The Chris Christie Bridge Scandal, As Explained By "Game Of Thrones"
Joffrey, Tyrion and the gang help explain the convoluted Chris Christie scandal surrounding the George Washington Bridge. It was the fall of 2013, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was safely...
View Article2016 GOP Contenders And Their Biggest Scandals To Date
No one’s perfect. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Carlo Allegri / Reuters Biggest Scandal: George Washington Bridge closures Christie's staffers coordinated in the closing of the GW Bridge in...
View ArticleFort Lee Mayor Accepts Christie's Apology
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich said Thursday he accepted New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s apology for top aides conspiring to shut down lanes on the busy George Washington Bridge to cause traffic as...
View ArticleHarry Reid Just Made A Whole Bunch Of Republicans Angry Over Unemployment...
Harry Reid used a procedural tactic to stop Republicans from filing any more amendments on the unemployment extension bill. “This is crassly political,” Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) said. “They want to...
View ArticleCalifornia's Spending Could Reach Record Heights Under New Budget Proposal
After years of deficit, Gov. Brown calls for fiscal prudence. But his budget plan has the highest levels of spending from the state’s general fund ever. Max Whittaker / Reuters LOS ANGELES — State...
View ArticleJohn McCain To Hold January Fundraiser For 2016 Reelection
The clearest indication the Arizona Republican will seek a sixth Senate term in 2016. He told Jay Leno early this week he was “looking very seriously” at another run. WASHINGTON — In the clearest...
View ArticleJennifer Granholm To Join Obama Campaign Manager At Priorities USA
The former governor and Ready For Hillary surrogate is in talks to co-chair the board of Priorities USA with Jim Messina. Podesta’s replacement. Isaac Brekken / Getty Images WASHINGTON — Jim Messina,...
View ArticleObama Administration To Recognize Utah Same-Sex Couples' Marriages
“[F]or purposes of federal law, these marriages will be recognized as lawful and considered eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages,” Attorney General...
View ArticleBrutal New Democratic Video Turns Christie's Personality Against Him
The Democratic National Committee has released a new video hammering N.J. Gov. Chris Christie for the scandal involving the politically-motivated shutdown of lanes on a busy bridge between New York...
View ArticleThe New Yorker Is Having A Field Day With The Chris Christie Bridge Scandal
“Bridgegate” is manna from satire heaven for New York media. First, there's this wonderful cartoon by Christoph Niemann, where we see Christie in his mad governor's control room as he blocks...
View ArticleSenate Reaches Veto-Proof Majority On Iran Sanctions
“Based on the current counts that I’ve seen, it’s well above 67,” Senate aide tells BuzzFeed. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) (R) talk before U.S. Treasury...
View ArticleLobbying Talking Points Show Insurer Freak-Out Over Potential Obamacare...
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association CEO Scott Serota asks members to lobby the Hill against repeal of the “risk corridor and reinsurance program” that Republicans believe is an insurance company...
View Article19 Breathtaking Pieces Of SWAG Available At The U.S. Senate Gift Shop
Who knew?? Welcome to the official Senate SWAG shop. Let veteran Senate SWAG Shop employee Teresa Mulato show you around. Teresa will gladly show you the Senate flip-flops with a bottle opener in...
View ArticleScandal Rocks New York City Politics, Mayor Eats Pizza With A Fork And Knife
New NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to eat at a Staten Island pizzeria like a regular New Yorker.
View ArticleChristie Scandal Breaks Through: Leads Local Newspapers And Broadcasts Across...
A scandal for the New Jersey governor that’s spreading far outside New Jersey. View Video › Alabama webmedia.newseum.org Alaska webmedia.newseum.org Arizona webmedia.newseum.org View Entire List ›
View ArticleChristie Ally Was Told On Day One Lane Closures Were Causing Slow EMS Reponses
The scandal grows. Page 163, Exhibit E New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's top ally at the Port Authority appears to have known on the first day that politically-motivated lane closures on the George...
View ArticleSen. Mikulski: Give The Administration Time On Iran Sanctions
A key Democratic senator holds out on supporting a push for sanctions on Iran. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid steps out of a Democratic caucus luncheon to speak privately with Sen. Barbara Mikulski...
View ArticleTerry McAuliffe Throws His Own Party In Richmond
Virginia’s new governor’s transition from moneyman to elected official is complete —with an inauguration day ceremony and party just for him. The Clintons weren’t far away, though. Ruby Cramer /...
View ArticleNew York Daily News Publisher Defends Chris Christie
“He’s a man of enormous talent,” gushes the owner of the tabloid crucifying Christie. As the New York Daily News continues to brutalize Chris Christie with biting covers and vicious editorials, the...
View ArticleRepublican Senator Slams Robert Gates For Not "Being Honest With The American...
Jim Inhofe takes issue with the former Defense Secretary’s failure to disclose tactical disagreements with the White House to the public. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File Oklahoma Republican Senator Jim...
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