Obama administration's revolving door
Michele Bachmann's real test
It is one thing to grab headlines, but another to be a true force within the new GOP House majority.
Palin defends 'blood libel' use
Moving past right-wing rhetoric
Opinion: The right has proved it was wronged, so now is a good time to prevent the next tragedy.
The right's Tucson bait and switch
Opinion: Uncivil or not, any decision to put politics aside is inevitably political.
Is Loughner insane or just evil?
Simon says we feel safer believing that all problems are medical.
Morning Score: Changing the guard
Reince Priebus to remove Steele aides.
Rookie Paul tackles budget head-on
For Issa, Obama to the rescue
The president takes to the pages of the WSJ to say he will peel back regulation harmful to job creation.
Cheney dodges Palin 2012 question
The former vice president says he will not get into the business of "saying this one is, this one isn’t.”
Kelly says Giffords rubbed his back
Doctors say the wounded lawmaker is doing well after undergoing additional surgery.
Critics ratchet up China rhetoric
Senators push for action on currency questions.
Morgan tries to breathe life into CNN
Seniority pays off for Michigan
The state's congressional delegation is ascendant, poised to leave its imprint on national politics.
California: We'll lead on health law
“We want to be the lead car" on implementing reform, the state's HHS secretary says.
Daschle, Frist join forces on reform
They will help governors implement the law.
Health care lobby mum on repeal
The industry's biggest advocacy groups have so far stayed out of the political fray.
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Defund 'Obamacare': The next step
Opinion: America’s voters sent Republicans a mandate for repeal in November.
Priebus's tea party tightrope
Can he build support within the movement without offending GOP donors or independents?
Feds want Loughner trial in Arizona
The Justice Department contradicts reports that prosecutors would take the case to San Diego.
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Cantor says Obama's idea is his
The Republican says that "interestingly," Obama "didn't embrace" a rule review last year but is now.
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Conrad reading the tea leaves?
Ex-Rep. Earl Pomeroy: North Dakota has "popular distrust for consolidated control of government."
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Priebus cops to nerdiness
PLUS: The Obamas ring in FLOTUS's 47th birthday with dinner at The Source inside the Newseum.
Sen. Conrad won't seek reelection
Repeal vote just GOP's first step
Republicans hope to erode slowly public confidence in the health care law.
Democrats seek redo of health pitch
Sebelius sees an “opportunity for education.”
Obama's ratings surge in two polls
In one survey, 78 percent say they approve of his response to the Tucson shootings.
Gingrich praises Obama
The president's potential 2012 rival compliments his Tucson speech and the hiring of Bill Daley.
Davis to freshmen: Don't rush
Tip sheet: Advice for freshmen
POLITICO offers new lawmakers some thoughts on navigating the Washington swamp.
Freshmen quick to play cash game
PACs contribute more than $444,000 to dozens of the 96 incoming members of Congress.
Compromise: Key to the Congress
Opinion: Despite the passions of their convictions, lawmakers have to do the people’s work.
Stay true to principle, Constitution
Opinion: Newly elected members of Congress must turn their victories into legislative success.
A 'Who's Where' of D.C. eateries
Freshmen win subcommittee gavels
The new lineup suggests Issa and GOP leadership will emphasize staunch oversight of government.
Hawaii frosh warms to cold D.C.
Opinion: Strangers in the market, on the Metro and on the Hill reveal Washington's Aloha Spirit.
Bureaucrats don't know America
Opinion: Many Americans outside D.C. believe our nation is heading in the wrong direction.
Mountaintop mining decisions loom
Green groups push the Obama administration to curb a controversial coal-industry technique.
All aboard the politi-cruise
Peace Corps founder Shriver ailing
The 95-year-old former vice-presidential candidate is in the hospital.
Health IT gets $27B stimulus spark
The White House lauds the program's "lift off," but questions remain about data security.
