Right urges Pence to fill GOP 'void'
W.H. reboots on economic advice
Immelt to lead job council; Volcker steps down.
Santorum won't fold on race card
W.H. begins shifting staff to campaign
Several aides are moving to Chicago headquarters.
Polls show Obama on uptick
He has greater approval among independents.
Abortion inserted into repeal effort
The GOP pushes a codified ban on federal funding.
Giffords leaves Tucson hospital
She's headed to the intensive care unit at Texas Medical Center, then rehab to attain a "new normal."
Bush: We got Gulf War right
Huck: No '12 decision until summer
He hopes to avoid going "stale" in a long election.
Giuliani 'absolutely' thinking about '12
“It’s really a question of, can I play a useful role?” says the former New York City mayor.
Gingrich: Obama is Clinton's 3rd term
He says he sees the former president gaining power as his ex-staffers join the administration.
Already a crowded White House field
So far, 76 candidates have filed paperwork with the FEC declaring they are running for president.
Ron Reagan: Pols aren't perfect
Dems lower wilderness hopes
House Republicans oppose adding new restrictions on public land use, green groups are told.
Verizon sues FCC over Net neutrality
The telecom company challenges the order.
Allbritton, Comcast ink retrans deal
The vocal merger critic signs a multi-year consent agreement with the cable giant.
Schmidt to step down as Google CEO
The longtime public face of the company will assume a new role as executive chairman
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Giffords reading iPad, trying to speak
Her doctors say she "continues to do very well" in her recovery from the January 8 shooting.
Older cars get ethanol OK
EPA expected to say E-15 is now safe to use in vehicles from model year 2001 through 2006.
GAO reports high cost of 'don't ask'
In 5 years, the Pentagon spent at least $193M to discharge service members under the policy.
Best Mideast option: Muddle through
Opinion: In Israeli-Palestinian peace process, a breakthrough is unlikely, walking away isn't possible.
A progressive deficit reduction plan
Opinion: Americans want deficit reduction, but not if it means cuts to Social Security or Medicare.
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Ryan to rebut Obama after speech
Plus: The president flies to upstate N.Y. to look at GE's birthplace as he names Immelt to a new post.
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No compromising for Obama?
"Castigating conservatives ... then complaining about the lack of bipartisanship, is hypocritical."
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Obama, Kennedys salute JFK
The president gives opening remarks at a Kennedy Center tribute hosted by Diane Sawyer.
Armey to frosh: Curb enthusiasm
Ryan to give State of Union rebuttal
House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan will give the Republicans’ response to the address on Tuesday.
Piecing together the address
The State of the Union gives Obama the chance to create a mission statement for the nation.
Waldman: Obama can set the agenda
Bill Clinton’s former speechwriter offers the president some pre-State of the Union advice.
Why no one may remember speech
Simon asks if you can remember a single memorable line from a State of the Union.
Sweet spots for watching the SOTU
If you can't say anything nice ...
“Decorum is the order of the day" for the GOP-led House, Rep. Steve Southerland says.
Crafting the perfect response
The task of following the president is one of the toughest an up-and-coming pol can take on.
SOTU coverage moves to cable, Web
CNN, Fox and MSNBC battle it out in an old-fashioned ratings war for audience share.
Conservatives plan $2.5 trillion in cuts
Defense untouched; arts, Amtrak get whacked.
Hollywood helps Rahm haul in $10.6M
Rahm has huge lead in Chicago
Emanuel's poll numbers jump 12 points with increased African-American support.
Dem apologizes for Nazi comments
Rep. Steve Cohen says he regrets any harm his speech on the GOP repeal vote may have caused.
Palin aides in talks with Iowans
They have held informal discussions in the state.
EPA beefs up policy shop
A veteran Hill staffer joins the environmental agency as it prepares to do battle with the GOP.
Trump knocks state dinner
NFL fans: Enjoy Sunday's games
Opinion: The league and its players have spent the past week plotting against each other.
Former Rep. Jay Rhodes dies
The Republican who represented Arizona’s 1st District from 1987 to 1993 was 67.
W.H. reg czar summoned to Hill
Cass Sunstein is scheduled to testify Wednesday before House Energy and Commerce subpanel.
