John Boehner Blames Senate Democrats For Holding Up Obama's Agenda
Today in finger-pointing.
Meet The Most Candid Congressman On Twitter
Republican leaders have tried to get Rep. Justin Amash to tone down his Twitter feed. Not happening.
Republican Congressman Ridicules His Party For Lame Hashtag
Rep. Justin Amash says Republican leadership are wrong to try to blame Obama for the sequester — especially with such a terrible Twitter hashtag. "I think it's kind of 2008."
Congressional Offices Brace For Spending Cuts As Sequester Looms
"We're prepared for the worst," a House Republican aide says. Cuts are set to take effect March 1.
House Republican Staffers Will Learn To Talk About Mandatory Spending Cuts
An "opportunity to help staff stay on offense," a House Republican aide says.
Mandatory Spending Cuts Could Kill 750,000 Jobs By Year's End
A dire estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office if the sequester goes into effect. Meanwhile, lawmakers predict the sequester will happen.
Marco Rubio Tweets A Photo Of His Water Bottle
And his staff says he wrote the tweet himself.
Obama Calls On Congress To Divert Oil And Gas Revenues To Alternative Energy Research
Obama will threaten executive orders if Congress can't pass its own energy and climate legislation.
Obama To Make Case For Traditional Liberal Economic Agenda
While his inaugural address was focused on social issues, Obama will use State of the Union to outline economic plans.
Senate Democrats Will Include The "Buffett Rule" In Plan To Avert Sequester
They'll pitch the package Thursday.
Suddenly, John Boehner And Eric Cantor Are Acting Like BFFs
At least for now, and on Twitter, the top two House Republicans are on the same page.
Capitol Hill Is Obsessed With "House Of Cards"
A fictional show set in Congress spurs a minor cultural zeitgeist among Hill staffers and journalists.
5 Things House Democrats Can Do At Their Fancy Retreat This Week
House Democrats will meet at Lansdowne Resort in Virginia this week.
Bipartisan Senate Gang To Unveil Mental Health Bill Tomorrow
A gang of seven senators will pitch expanded mental health services in the wake of Newtown. "Silver Linings Playbook" Director David O. Russell will join the lawmakers to unveil the bill.
Marco Rubio Will Be First To Respond To State Of The Union In Two Languages
Rubio will pre-record a Spanish version to air on Spanish-language channels.
GOP Congressman Breaks Party Ranks To Oppose Potential Senate Race Rival's Bill
Rep. Paul Broun takes on a fellow Georgia Republican's bill. Preview of the Senate special election?
Republican Lawmakers Don't Want To Talk About Gays In Boy Scouts
"That's something the Boy Scouts will decide," says Rep. Tom Cole. And Bachmann is "just not doing any interviews, so thanks."
John Boehner Hasn't Said Anything About The Violence Against Women Act In Six Months
The House speaker remains mum on the law even as Republicans stall its reauthorization.
What Contemporary Conservatism Looks Like
Policy and sensibility from Marco Rubio.
How Marco Rubio Is Thinking About 2016
"You only get that big plane at the end." "Long and gruesome."