Election Could Force Quick Action On Eric Holder Replacement
If Democrats fail to keep the majority in the Senate, they'll move quickly in November to confirm the next Attorney General.
Republicans Have Harsh Words For Eric Holder As He Resigns
GOP members took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the Attorney General.
Syria Air Strikes Reignite Calls For New Congressional War Authorization
“Everybody can come back at a moment's notice. Everyone is in their districts ... we can all go back and I hope we do,” Rep. Iliana Ros-Lehtinen said.
Libertarians Aren't Sold On Ted Cruz Yet
"I like Ted Cruz but he's not authentic."
House Conservatives Want An Authorization Vote
One conservative Republican even shouted out a proposal from a Democratic Senator.
The Democratic Party Chair's Big Political Ambitions Have Stalled In DC
"It was abundantly clear that's where she wanted to go. That talk has been considerably quieter."
Why Republicans Aren't Making New Friends With Their Call For Better Contraceptive Access
Over-the-counter contraceptives are actually an idea conservative Republicans and progressive women's advocates agree on. And yet...
North Carolina's GOP Senate Candidate Won't Commit To Supporting McConnell
Thom Tillis says he wants to be an "independent" senator and won't commit to supporting Mitch McConnell for Republican leader.
North Carolina's GOP Senate Candidate Has An Answer For Everything
North Carolina's Republican Senate candidate is finally on the campaign for real and ready to talk about his record.
A Florida Congressman Had A Men-Only Fundraiser
"Tell the misses not to wait up."
What Exactly Is Amy Klobuchar Up To?
The relatively unknown Minnesota Democrat has been all over the country this year.
Obama Wants To Bomb Syria Again But Congress Is Much, Much Quieter This Year
"The circumstances are different entirely [this time],” said Rep. Trent Franks.
Abortion Opponents Urge Social Conservatives To Drop The Ice Bucket Challenge
Lila Rose warns Republicans dumping a bucket of ice on their heads supports "a culture of death" — by supporting stem-cell research.
Lawmaker Denies Saying North Carolina AG Should Be Impeached For Not Defending Same-Sex Marriage Ban
State Sen. Norm Sanderson's office said comments about impeachment were made by "someone else in the room…and it was taken to be the senator."
Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman: Police In Ferguson Doing "More Harm Than Good"
As the protests in Ferguson continue, CBC chairwoman Marcia Fudge had strong words for the St. Louis County police department.
The Rough Road For Cecilia Muñoz, Defender Of Obama's Immigration Policy
The president's top immigration adviser has lived in D.C. long enough to see herself become the villain. The activists once elated to see her join the administration aren't happy.
Democrats Defend Obama's Fundraising Swing
"The best way he can fight for the middle class is to have a Democratic House of Representatives," said Rep. Steve Israel.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges Obama To Stand Firm On Executive Actions
In light of the crisis at the border, some CHC members worry the president won't go as far as they would like him to on the immigration executive actions he's promised to take.
The Strange Case Of The Congressman Who Resigned And Never Left
In 2011, he resigned in disgrace. So why is former Rep. David Wu still wandering the halls of Congress?
Republicans Are Super Excited Rick Perry Is Back
The border crisis is giving the Texas governor the chance to look serious. "Perry has ended up taking the leadership role and I'm glad he is."