Rebecca Berg
Boehner Slams Obama Over Lack Of Leadership
Taking cue from Romney campaign, Speaker John Boehner argues Obama hasn't shown the "courage" and "determination" to change Washington from the inside.
Rebecca Berg
DCCC Head: Democrats Could Take Back The House, Maybe
"The House is in play," Steve Israel says. But he stops short of Nancy Pelosi's unbridled optimism.
Rebecca Berg
Congress Blames Obama, Itself, For Planned Defense Cuts
A Republican says Obama should "lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way of this country." "We passed this idiotic law," counters Reyes.
Rebecca Berg
Senate Republicans Duck "47 Percent" Questions
"We have a long line of people who are running from Romney as if the Olympics are still on," Harry Reid quips.
Rebecca Berg
Republican Infighting Leaves 46 Million Food Stamp Recipients Facing Uncertain Future
As House Democrats decry cuts to food stamps in the farm bill, Republicans meet behind closed doors to try to bring it to a vote. But the bill is still stalled.
Rebecca Berg
Sequestration Would Slash Funding To Security At Embassies, Report Says
A new OMB report estimates embassies would lose $129 million for security, construction and maintenance. "Sequestration would be deeply destructive to national security," says senior White House official.
Rebecca Berg
House Set To Deal Blow To Iraq Training Program
Lawmakers didn't include funding for it in the Continuing Resolution they'll vote on this evening. A source tells BuzzFeed the Pentagon isn't happy.
Rebecca Berg
Caldwell Denies "Political Influence" In Afghan Hospital Scandal
Top general in the horrific Afghan hospital mess admits bragging about his relationship with Obama, but says the boast occurred months before the investigation began. Caldwell "very impressed" POTUS was "able to refer to me by my nickname."
Rebecca Berg
Republican Infighting Threatens Aid To Farmers
Congress probably won’t pass a new five-year farm bill before the current one expires this month, potentially leaving thousands hit by drought high and dry. “We’ll see if there’s enough noise in the countryside,” says Chairman Lucas.
Rebecca Berg
House Republicans Push Military Spending On 9/11 Anniversary
Republicans used anniversary to attack $500 billion in cuts they agreed to with Obama as part of last year's debt limit deal.
Rebecca Berg
Will.I.Am Solves Unemployment Crisis In 3 Easy Steps
Will.I.Am, noted economist and auteur behind "My Humps," took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention and fixed the economy.
Gavon Laessig
Sebelius Pitches Medicare Fight To Women
"This is about women's health. They're coming after us."
Rebecca Berg
Former Sen. Chris Dodd Calls Ron Paul Plan For Internet Freedom "Dangerous"
Movie lobbyist calls Paul's Internet plan "dangerous."
Rebecca Berg
Schlafly Privately Urged Akin To Drop
At a conservative conference, no sign of the Eagle Forum founder's public support. Wagner makes a move, but Akin aide says he's going nowhere.
Rebecca Berg
Convention Rejects — Including "Daily Show" — Gather In CNN Grill
Republicans didn't grant them credentiials, Mandvi says. Foster Friess takes refuge.
Rebecca Berg
Republican Convention Proves The Party Is Diverse, Say Republicans
Some Republicans hope voters will understand the party better after the convention. But Gov. Rick Perry says, "There are no stereotypes."
Rebecca Berg
Romney Checks The Foreign Policy Box In Indianapolis
What he learned from his trip abroad.
Rebecca Berg
Republican Convention Looks For A Star
Romney is at its center, but delegates are eager to hear from Rubio, Ryan, and other younger Republicans. Mitt is likable enough.
Ben Smith
Republicans Still Hoping For Ryan Bump In Polls
Rep. Kevin McCarthy thinks it's coming. But so far, the polls have hardly moved.
Rebecca Berg
Newt University Is In Session
Professor Gingrich lectures Republicans and the media. A highbrow campaign track, and something to keep Gingrich occupied.
Rebecca Berg
