Courting begins in 2012 early states
Can the tea party go nuclear?
High costs and government control are likely to sour some new lawmakers on atomic energy.
Blizzard blasts Northeastern pols
Death knell for 'death panel' debate?
The new voluntary policy for end-of-life counseling in Medicare could flip the debate on Republicans.
Obama's budget delayed a week
A busy lame duck and a long confirmation process push the delivery date to around Feb. 14.
Bills await Obama's return
Since the president left for Hawaii, four pieces of legislation have landed on his desk.
Playbook: Communications upgrade
NYT: Following missteps of last year, Obama has improved technology during his current vacation.
2010: Journalists in the headlines
Obama lets his faith show
The president has started to reference his Christianity in more secular settings.
Obama eyes Chicago campaign HQ
The unprecedented choice could help avoid official distractions and cut down on leaks.
The naked truth about scanners
Simon asks if they make us safer or if they're just an expensive hoax.
10 to watch: GOP freshmen on energy
These incoming House Republicans are looking to make names for themselves on energy issues.
Inside the House gym
Obama pushed to deliver on climate
Critics predict disaster as the administration gets set to regulate greenhouse gasses.
Poll: Klobuchar most popular '12er
The Minnesota Democrat has the highest approval rating of any senator up for reelection in 2 years.
Assange's memoir advance tops $1M
The WikiLeaks founder leaks the details of his own book deal with two publishing houses.
Radtke jumps into Va. Senate race
The leader of a large tea party group is the first Republican in the race against Sen. Jim Webb.
Library of Congress picks top flicks
Jesse Jackson defends FLOTUS
He calls her push for kids' health "good work addressing a significant national problem."
Daughter: Newt's 'serious' about '12
"I think he's very concerned” about the direction of the country, Jackie Gingrich Cushman says.
Sanford ready for 'new adventure'
The South Carolina governor is a man without a plan as he gets set to leave office next week.
