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Kentucky GOP wants federal probe of state's Democratic Senate primary: report
The Kentucky GOP wants federal prosecutors to investigate claims by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ed Marksberry that he was offered favors from high-profile party contender Alison Lundergan Grimes to drop out of the race.
Sen. John Barrasso: Senate needs to take up Obamacare security bill
Sen. John Barrasso said Monday the Senate needs to pass an Obamacare security bill like the one that made it through the House last week with the support of 67 Democrats.
N.J. Democrat says more subpoenas coming in Chris Christie bridge scandal
A top New Jersey Democrat will issue subpoenas as early as Monday to delve into the actors and motives behind the dubious "traffic study" at the base of the George Washington Bridge that is threatening Gov. Chris Christie's political future.
Sen. McConnell on Ariel Sharon: Israel lost 'one of its greatest sons'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon Saturday as one of that nation's greatest citizens.
Most New Jersey voters say Gov. Chris Christie lied
Most voters in New Jersey say they don't buy New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's assertion that he had no knowledge of the George Washington Bridge scandal — and add if it is proven that the Republican lied, then he should step down, a Rasmussen Reports poll reported.
Political handicapper: GOP poised to win House seats in 2014
A top political handicapper predicted Friday that if the 2014 election were held today, then Republicans would be poised to defend their majority in the House and pick up seats thanks in part to the historical makeup of the people who turn out for midterm elections.
Axelrod: Christie can recover from the bridge scandal
A former top adviser to President Obama said Friday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's response to the ongoing George Washington Bridge scandal likely kept his presidential dreams afloat.
Obama jokes of getting dreadlocks after leaving office
President Obama said jokingly Thursday that he might go back to wearing dreadlocks when his presidency is over.
Poll: 4 in 10 households have a gun owner
Approximately four in 10 homes in the U.S. have at least one gun owner, with the numbers split significantly along party lines, a new poll shows.
N.Y. Sen. Schumer: Congress doesn't need to investigate Christie
Sen. Chuck Schumer, New York Democrat, said he doesn't believe Congress needs to investigate closings on the George Washington Bridge that members of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's staff orchestrated as political retaliation.
ACLJ: Appointment of Obama supporter to lead IRS probe 'troubling'
The group representing 41 organizations in a federal lawsuit related to the IRS targeting of conservative and tea party groups said Thursday that it is "troubling" that the Justice Department tapped a political supporter of President Obama to lead the investigation into the allegations of wrongdoing at the tax agency.
Americans support minimum wage increase, extending jobless benefits: poll
A new poll shows that a majority of American voters support raising the minimum wage and extending jobless benefits.
Obama to honor LeBron, Heat at White House
Basketball superstar LeBron James and his Miami Heat teammates, winners of back-to-back NBA titles, will visit the White House next week, the Obama administration announced Wednesday night.
Take that, Gates: White House stages Obama-Biden lunch date
A day after former Defense Secretary Robert Gates criticized Vice President Joseph R. Biden as essentially worthless, the White House Wednesday allowed journalists to photograph Mr. Biden having lunch with President Obama.
Two more House Democrats will not seek re-election
Reps. Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Carolyn McCarthy of New York will not seek re-election, Politico reported.
