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Officials confirm big federal Medicaid payout under 'Obamacare'
It's official — the feds will pick up 100 percent of the cost of expanding Medicaid under President Obama's health care law before scaling back their contribution to 90 percent by 2020, according to rules published Friday.
Boehner condemns GOP colleague's 'wetback' comment
House Speaker John A. Boehner quickly and unequivocally condemned Alaskan Rep. Don Young's use of the term "wetback" in a radio interview to describe Latinos who worked on his family farm.
Days of yore: George W. Bush's favorite recipe for deviled eggs
White House archives reveal that once upon a time, the Easter dinner menu for President George W. Bush and his family on April 7, 2007, consisted of Texas grapefruit, avocado and mozzarella salad; fire-glazed ham; green chili cheese grits souffle; roasted orange molasses sweet potatoes; roasted asparagus; Brazos Valley cheeses; fresh yeast rolls and coconut cake with Blue Bell ice cream.
John Edwards' daughter Cate was 'devastated' by father's affair
The daughter of former vice presidential candidate John Edwards learned directly, from him, of the high-profile affair that brought down his political career.
Obama taps Air Force general for NATO post
President Obama on Thursday announced his intention to nominate Air Force General Philip Breedlove as the next Supreme Allied Commander of Europe.
Obama plans trip to Colorado amid gun debate
President Obama is scheduled to step into the nation's hottest state gunfight Wednesday when he visits Colorado to discuss gun control measures.
Obama will submit budget on April 10, 63 days late
The White House plans to submit its federal budget to Congress April 10, more than two months past the deadline, making it the tardiest spending plan of the Obama presidency.
'Friend of Obama's political campaign' could be the next FCC director
The current front-runner, according to a number of sources, is Tom Wheeler, the managing director of a venture capital fund based in Washington, says Russ Choma, an analyst with the Center for Responsive Politics.
Sen. Chuck Grassley working on alternative gun bill: Report
As Democrats work to craft gun legislation that can attract 60 votes in the Senate, Sen. Chuck Grassley is working on an alternative, Politico reports.
Ex-N.J. Gov. Jim McGreevey: Gay rights are advancing after his 'train wreck' resignation
Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey said Thursday his resignation announcement in 2004 was the type of "train wreck" that might not be repeated if legal and political forces continue to make it easier for gay persons to come out publicly.
Rep. Mike Rogers calls on U.S. to secure chemical weapons in Syria
Rep. Mike Rogers said Thursday the United States has a "moral obligation" to get ahold of chemical weapons in Syria before the country's civil war spirals into a humanitarian crisis that afflicts the region and beyond.
Obama expects immigration legislation after Easter recess
President Obama said Wednesday he expects immigration-reform legislation to be presented April 8 when lawmakers return from their Easter recess.
Obama on his NCAA bracket: 'Busted'
After all the talk that President Obama is spending more time on his NCAA bracket than meeting his deadline to produce a budget, Mr. Obama says he has little to show for it and that his tournament picks are faring poorly.
Senators touring border witness woman scaling 18-foot fence
Sen. John McCain and members of the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" tasked with carving out a comprehensive immigration package got a firsthand look at the difficulty involved in securing the U.S.-Mexican border when a woman literally climbed over the border right in front of them.
White House: Vote on assault weapons ban is 'progress'
White House spokesman Josh Earnest disputed criticisms that President Obama has not engaged enough on gun control since the December shooting rampage in Newtown, Conn. saying Wednesday the fact that the U.S. Senate will be voting on a ban on so-called assault weapons "represents progress" on the issue.
Tucker Carlson joins up with Fox News
A match made in heaven? Well, maybe. Tucker Carlson, who has been both an MSNBC and CNN correspondent in recent years, has joined up with Fox News Channel.
Bloomberg takes on Arkansas guns
Here comes the long arm of a certain New York official, reaching all the way to the heart of Dixie, or thereabouts. Mayors Against Illegal Guns has begun to broadcast advocacy ads in Arkansas, demanding that Sen. Mark Pryor - a Democrat - take action to pass "commonsense" gun reforms in his state.
Getting back to Bamako
On March 22, Swedish TV producer Felix Lamo alerted me that a U.N. Humanitarian Air Service plane was coming to pick up 10 journalists, and he suggested that I call to see if I could get out with them, since there were no other options planned.
LATEST UPDATES: Supreme Court weighs gay marriage, DOMA on second day
Edith Windsor, whose estate tax troubles following the death of her lesbian partner are at the center of a constitutional battle over gay marriage, said Wednesday she thought the Supreme Court arguments over her case "went beautifully."
Delaware Gov. Markell says there is wide support for gun background checks in the First State
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell said Wednesday there is broad support for universal background checks on firearm sales in his state as he pushes a package of gun-control bills through the legislature in Dover.
