Advocates To Make Domestic-Violence Bill Push On Wednesday
The Violence Against Women Act reauthorization was held up earlier this year, after the House passed a more limited bill . On Wednesday, a web-based campaign will urge lame-duck movement on the...
View ArticleMcMorris Rodgers Plays Gender Card In Leadership Bid
Supporters of the would-be House GOP conference chair say her “profile as a young woman” will give her an edge. Image by Mark Wilson / Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of the House...
View ArticleCarney On Petraeus Scandal To Start Second Term: "I Wouldn't Call It Welcome"
The president still has confidence in General Allen. Source: youtube.com White House Press Secretary Jay Carney reported President Barack Obama's displeasure at the sex scandal that brought down CIA...
View ArticleSupreme Court Won't Consider Marriage Cases Until Nov. 30
Ten-day delay is the second time the justices have put off deciding whether they will hear cases challenging DOMA, Proposition 8 in the coming year. People line up for admission at the U.S. Supreme...
View ArticlePelosi Could Step Down Tomorrow
“I love you all very dearly, but I thought I'd tell my caucus first,” the House minority leader tells reporters. She promises to announce her plans Wednesday. Image by Eric Thayer / Reuters...
View ArticleObama Promises Liberal Groups He'll End Bush-Era Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
In meeting with progressive leaders, Obama doubles down on vow to end tax cuts for the wealthy. Image by Jacquelyn Martin / AP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama promised liberal groups on Tuesday...
View ArticleVan Hollen Prepares To Call The Republican Bluff
The next Nancy Pelosi? With an eye on his future, Van Hollen hopes to protect Democrats from the fiscal cliff. WASHINGTON, DC — The House Democrats’ lead budget negotiator has little formal clout...
View ArticleKarl Rove And Paula Broadwell Took A Photo Together
Because why not? From June 11: h/t Maggie Haberman LINK: Who is Paula Broadwell, you ask? View Entire List ›
View ArticleBroadwell's Father Was Convicted In 1983 Case With Echoes Of Petraeus Scandal
Paul Kranz was convicted of misdemeanor “menacing,” but the conviction was eventually thrown out. “A dispute with his then-wife or ex-wife and her boyfriend,” recalls the prosecutor. Image by Handout...
View ArticleDemocrats Lay Off Staffers But Romney Keeps Paying
A better job market for Democrats — and a generous gesture from the former Republican nominee. Image by Eric Gay, File / AP WASHINGTON — Even as Mitt Romney's aides continue to receive paychecks — a...
View ArticleFederal Judge Rules Against Last-Minute Ohio Ballot-Counting Change
Federal judge finds an order by the Ohio elections chief about provisional ballots to have violated Ohio law and the U.S. Constitution. Ohio's Jon Husted will appeal, says order could lead to...
View ArticleA Mormon Reporter On The Romney Bus
How America got used to his religion, and mine. Image by John Gara/Buzzfeed On the night of the South Carolina Republican primary in January, I sat near the front of a dark campaign press bus and...
View ArticlePelosi To Stay On As Minority Leader
The House minority leader meets with her caucus and puts the rumors to rest. Image by Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told a packed Caucus meeting...
View ArticlePelosi Flubs: "We Don't Have The Majority, But We Have The Gavel"
Pelosi says the Democratic Caucus' strength is in its unity, as she announces she will stay on as Leader. Source: youtube.com
View ArticleNancy Pelosi Attacks Luke Russert For Asking If The Democratic Leadership Is...
Democratic women boo and heckle reporter. “The answer is no,” Pelosi responds. Source: youtube.com
View ArticleMcCain: Obama Administration Benghazi Investigation Has "No Credibility"
Senate Republicans push for “select” committee to lead unified investigation into attack. “In Watergate, nobody died.” Image by Joshua Lott / Reuters WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain declared Wednesday...
View ArticleSandy Didn't Turn Occupy Into A Humanitarian Organization
Not forever, at least. “I think that it’s a pretty natural complement to the type of work that Occupy has always done.” Via: facebook.com The Occupy movement has rallied around its Occupy Sandy...
View ArticleKey Republicans "Dead Set" Against Promoting Susan Rice
McCain says he will do everything within his power to block her nomination. The U.N. ambassador gave bad facts on Benghazi. Image by Bebeto Matthews / AP WASHINGTON, DC — Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen....
View ArticleMcCain To Reporter: "That's One Of The Dumbest Questions I've Ever Heard"
Reporter asks if there is a greater national security threat in classified documents discovered leaked in the Petraeus threat than the Benghazi attack. Source: youtube.com
View ArticleIsrael and Hamas Engage in Twitter (And Real) War
A quick escalation in the Middle East. The militant wing of Hamas has also responded via Twitter. IDF previously tweeted a video of their strike on Ahmed Jabri, the head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza.
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