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Charlie Crist leads poll for Florida governor
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican-turned-independent-turned-Democrat, would trounce the state's current GOP Gov. Rick Scott in a hypothetical 2014 matchup, a new poll says.
Two thirds of Republicans, one third of Democrats say Israel is an ally of the U.S.
Partisan divides on Israel continue to emerge in opinion polls.
Lawmakers seek tougher rules on addictive painkillers
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to reclassify hydrocodone drugs such as Vicodin to reflect their high potential for addiction amid a nationwide "epidemic" of painkiller abuse.
President Obama's limo breaks down at Israeli airport
A limousine that was to have taken President Obama around Israel broke down Wednesday before his arrival in the country, forcing officials to find another car.
Despite abortion views, Biden, Pelosi receive Communion in Vatican Mass
Vice President Joseph R. Biden and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi both received Communion during the Mass to celebrate the installation of Pope Francis in spite of their pro-choice position on abortion.
McDonough: 'Going to find the votes' on weapons ban
Though Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is not including a ban on so-called assault weapons in Senate Democrats' legislative package on guns, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said Tuesday that the measure deserves a vote and that "we're going to find the votes."
Obama celebrates belated St. Patrick's Day
President Obama celebrated St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, two days late, by welcoming Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to the White House for his annual visit at this time of the year
C-SPAN the emerging hipster network: its audience 'trends young'
C-SPAN first went on the air 34 years ago on Tuesday. And it is of note that viewers of roughly the same age are tuning in to a network where no-frills cameras are trained on lawmakers, policy wonks and pivotal election. Commentary and glitzy package is a minimum.
Reid: 'Women have added something to the Senate that only women can add'
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had nothing but glowing things to say about Sen. Patty Murray, Washington Democrat, on Tuesday.
Leaderless: For one hour, Obama and Biden both abroad
Nobody is threatening a coup, but there could be a brief period Tuesday night when both President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden are out of the county at the same time.
Bill urges removal of Social Security numbers from Medicare cards
A pair of Democratic senators introduced a bill on Tuesday that would remove Social Security numbers from Medicare beneficiary cards, arguing the federal health program needs to catch up with states and organizations that have recognized the danger of displaying the sensitive identifiers.
Senate hopeful Markey floats drone privacy bill
With public unease over domestic drones continuing to grow, Rep. Edward Markey on Tuesday offered a bill designed to "prevent flying robots from becoming spying robots."
SEC, consumer banking picks clear committee
On a party-line vote, the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday narrowly voted to confirm Richard Cordray for a full term as head of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but Republicans still stand in the way of final Senate approval.
Lawmakers press NSF to fund home-grown commerce
House members from both parties pressed the National Science Foundation, an independent federal agency that funds projects in science and technology, over its record on steering taxpayer-funded innovation to American companies instead of foreign competitors.
Living large: Golden retrievers, Labradors are the fattest dogs in the land
We've got chubby canines. More than half of all American dogs - 53 percent - are overweight, says a new veterinary survey. That's about 37 million plump pooches waddling around the nation. But some are plumper than others.
On Capitol Hill, a Pennsylvania state of mind
From the "Cathedral of Learning" at the University of Pittsburgh to Penn State's broadcasting priorities, a Tuesday hearing about grants to the National Science Foundation veered repeatedly into the Keystone State.
House GOP: Obama more concerned about basketball than budget
House Republicans are accusing President Obama of spending more time making his picks for the upcoming NCAA college basketball tournament than on his budget, which is more than a month late.
Boehner hails new pope
House Speaker John A. Boehner applauded Tuesday's installation of Pope Francis, calling him a "gracious and faithful servant of God."
Rep. Earl Blumenauer: House GOP budget 'fantasyland'
Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the powerful House Budget and Ways and Means committees, called the House Republican budget proposal "fantasyland" that would harm the nation's economy.
Rep. Chris Van Hollen hopeful about immigration reform
Rep. Chris Van Hollen said he's cautiously optimistic Congress can pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation but worries House Republicans could quash a deal.
