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| March 8, 2015 | ||
GOP struggles to get the votes
By Scott Wong
Seven months on the job, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s wobbly vote-counting operation looks nothing like that of one of his predecessors, Tom DeLay of Texas, whose iron grip on his caucus made him one of the most respected – and feared – Republican leaders in Washington.
By Scott Wong
Seven months on the job, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s wobbly vote-counting operation looks nothing like that of one of his predecessors, Tom DeLay of Texas, whose iron grip on his caucus made him one of the most respected – and feared – Republican leaders in Washington.
Selma or none, tough road for Obama on voting rights update
By Mike Lillis
SELMA, Ala. –– President Obama on Saturday used the 50th anniversary of the landmark civil rights march here to urge Republicans to move new voting rights protections. He probably shouldn't hold his breath.
By Mike Lillis
SELMA, Ala. –– President Obama on Saturday used the 50th anniversary of the landmark civil rights march here to urge Republicans to move new voting rights protections. He probably shouldn't hold his breath.
Obama in Selma: 'The march is not yet over'
By Jesse Byrnes and Mike Lillis
SELMA, Ala. -- President Obama commemorated the 50th anniversary of the bloody march from Selma, Ala., to the state capital of Montgomery on Saturday by saying that the march reflected a broader quest to remake America that carries through to today.
By Jesse Byrnes and Mike Lillis
SELMA, Ala. -- President Obama commemorated the 50th anniversary of the bloody march from Selma, Ala., to the state capital of Montgomery on Saturday by saying that the march reflected a broader quest to remake America that carries through to today.
Bush rallies supporters at packed Iowa pizza joint
By Jonathan Easley
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Jeb Bush made his first campaign-style retail political stop in Iowa on Saturday night, packing a Pizza Ranch restaurant in Cedar Rapids with dozens of local conservatives that turned out to hear the potential candidate’s pitch.
By Jonathan Easley
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Jeb Bush made his first campaign-style retail political stop in Iowa on Saturday night, packing a Pizza Ranch restaurant in Cedar Rapids with dozens of local conservatives that turned out to hear the potential candidate’s pitch.
Bill Clinton defends foundation's acceptance of foreign donations
By Jesse Byrnes
Former President Bill Clinton on Saturday defended the Clinton Foundation's practice of accepting donations from foreign governments, which has sparked concerns given Hillary Clinton's nascent presidential campaign.
By Jesse Byrnes
Former President Bill Clinton on Saturday defended the Clinton Foundation's practice of accepting donations from foreign governments, which has sparked concerns given Hillary Clinton's nascent presidential campaign.
Sunday shows preview: Ferguson fallout demands attention
By Mark Hensch
The continued controversy over Michael Brown’s shooting in Ferguson, Mo., last year is a major topic on this week’s Sunday shows.
By Mark Hensch
The continued controversy over Michael Brown’s shooting in Ferguson, Mo., last year is a major topic on this week’s Sunday shows.
Defense officials get ahead of Obama
By Kristina Wong
Whether it's the subject of arming Ukraine, slowing the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan or putting boots on the ground against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, defense officials seem to be embracing policy changes before the rest of the administration.
By Kristina Wong
Whether it's the subject of arming Ukraine, slowing the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan or putting boots on the ground against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, defense officials seem to be embracing policy changes before the rest of the administration.
Cruz: Menendez probe politically motivated
By Jonathan Easley
Des Moines, Iowa -- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) suggested Saturday that the Justice Department’s criminal corruption charges against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) are political retribution against the New Jersey Democrat for opposing the White House’s negotiations with Iran.
By Jonathan Easley
Des Moines, Iowa -- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) suggested Saturday that the Justice Department’s criminal corruption charges against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) are political retribution against the New Jersey Democrat for opposing the White House’s negotiations with Iran.
GOP braces for ObamaCare win
By Sarah Ferris
Republicans are under pressure to prove they can avert a massive healthcare meltdown if the party wins its latest ObamaCare battle in the Supreme Court this spring.
By Sarah Ferris
Republicans are under pressure to prove they can avert a massive healthcare meltdown if the party wins its latest ObamaCare battle in the Supreme Court this spring.
Justice Kennedy gives hope to advocates of online sales tax
By Bernie Becker
Retail advocates got a boost this week from an unlikely source in their years-long battle to give states more power to collect sales taxes: the Supreme Court.
By Bernie Becker
Retail advocates got a boost this week from an unlikely source in their years-long battle to give states more power to collect sales taxes: the Supreme Court.
The Washington Post: Case against Menendez could be tough to make
By Mike DeBonis
Sen. Robert Menendez’s claim of a long personal relationship with a donor might undermine quid pro quo allegations.
By Mike DeBonis
Sen. Robert Menendez’s claim of a long personal relationship with a donor might undermine quid pro quo allegations.
The Associated Press: Iowa ag forum displays GOP rift on immigrate reform
By Thomas Beaumont and Catherine Lucey
The rift over immigration in the emerging Republican presidential field opened up publicly Saturday, as several potential candidates called for enforcement of existing laws while former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and South Carolina Sen. Lindsay Graham said those living in the U.S. illegally should have a path to legal status.
By Thomas Beaumont and Catherine Lucey
The rift over immigration in the emerging Republican presidential field opened up publicly Saturday, as several potential candidates called for enforcement of existing laws while former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and South Carolina Sen. Lindsay Graham said those living in the U.S. illegally should have a path to legal status.
The Wall Street Journal: At Iowa Ag Summit, GOP hopefuls split on renewable fuel rule
By Beth Reinhard and Mark Peters
Likely Republican presidential candidates were divided on renewable fuel standards Saturday at an agriculture summit in the early nominating state of Iowa, home to a large ethanol industry.
By Beth Reinhard and Mark Peters
Likely Republican presidential candidates were divided on renewable fuel standards Saturday at an agriculture summit in the early nominating state of Iowa, home to a large ethanol industry.
Bloomberg: Jeb Bush, confronted by DREAMer, compares Obama orders to decrees of ‘Latin American dictator’
By David Weigel
Former governor responds in Spanish to questions about his position on the president's immigration orders.
By David Weigel
Former governor responds in Spanish to questions about his position on the president's immigration orders.
The New York Times: Charter school hailed by Bush in Miami ended in failure
By Jason Horowitz
A school that Jeb Bush co-founded in 1996 has been a rallying point as he considers running for president. But when he tells his tale of achievement, he avoids the school’s name and unhappy closing in 2008.
By Jason Horowitz
A school that Jeb Bush co-founded in 1996 has been a rallying point as he considers running for president. But when he tells his tale of achievement, he avoids the school’s name and unhappy closing in 2008.
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