Emanuel booted off Chicago mayoral ballot
SOTU forecast: Atmospherics over policy
Ambience will trump substance in the address.
Tea time for Scalia
N.H. tea party win a sign for 2012?
If anyone thought the tea party movement would fade away after November, they were mistaken.
Fickle independents return to Obama
The president sees a double-digit jump in his poll numbers among the unpredictable group of voters.
Republicans eye costs, not uninsured
They are focused on cuts for those with coverage.
W.H. ups aid for military families
50 federal agencies will work to ensure military families get “support they deserve.”
Pawlenty: More spending 'atrocious'
Allen to announce Senate bid Monday
George Allen will formally declare his candidacy.
Junior Dems rise up in Senate
They're starting strong in the 112th.
Cable news problems larger than life
The same qualities that capture ratings can make talent almost impossible to manage.
Ed Rendell close to MSNBC deal
The former Pennsylvania governor is expected to become a contributor for the 2012 campaign cycle.
Regular Joe: Biden gets jury duty
Got a date? Pols pair off for SOTU
The drama is on as lawmakers scramble to find suitable across-the-aisle seatmates.
Bloomberg: Gun control in SOTU
The New York City mayor called on the president to talk tighter controls in the wake of Tucson.
Tucson hero intern to attend SOTU
Daniel Hernandez will sit in Michelle Obama's box Tuesday evening at the joint session of Congress.
Christie turned down SOTU response
The New Jersey governor passed on a chance to step further onto the national stage.
Granholm heads west to Cal-Berkeley
McCain wants less SOTU cheering
The senator says "all the jumping up and down...distracts from any president's speech."
Rebuilding the 'Civility Caucus'
Opinion: Congress must make a commitment to reignite the effort to guide with compassion.
McConnell: 'Trust but verify' moment
He says the SOTU address will be Obama's chance to show he's serious about cuts.
First in nation, last with Palin
New Hampshire poses the biggest threat to the Republican's potential presidential run.
Mitch Daniels: Heartthrob of the elites
The Indiana governor has been showered with favorable coverage from thinkers and analysts.
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Gibbs: 'Birthers' aren't 'rational'
Plus: The press secretary suggests that Obama will talk about gun rights in the State of the Union.
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Rahm bid sleeping with the fishes?
"They're just trying to give Chicagoans something to cheer about after the Bears' loss yesterday."
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Anchor's delight
Fox News reporter Bret Baier spit his own version of "Rapper's Delight" over the weekend.
Williams, Harris to co-moderate Reagan Library debate
Romney fan calls for new litmus test
Evangelical Mark DeMoss takes some thinly veiled swipes at Huckabee and Palin in his memo.
GOP candidate in limbo after Tucson
The shooting froze a competitive contest in Arizona.
District staff adjusts security
Congressional offices still on edge after shooting.
Obama's Mideast efforts hit freeze
A new view of Netanyahu in the West Wing rates the chances of a personal alliance close to zero.
Cummings battles back against Issa
Obama, GOP-ers honor Reagan
The former Republican president's legacy is celebrated ahead of his 100th birthday next month.
Google critic calls for probe
Consumer Watchdog wants Darrell Issa to bring CEO Eric Schmidt before the oversight panel.
Poll: Romney with narrow edge
He enjoys a slight lead over GOP rivals for president.
Huck says he won't join early debates
The former Ark. governor says he won’t get "suckered" into the media's elongated election cycle.
Schumer warns of 'crisis' in Judiciary
Lugar: W.H.'s energy message failed
The Indiana Republican says the public debate on climate change left little room for negotiations.
Obama ratings hit high marks
As the SOTU approaches, a poll shows his approval ratings hit their highest point in more than a year.
W.H. may allow new tribunals
The administration edges toward trying Gitmo detainees in military commissions at the prison.
Jerry Brown takes a big risk
The governor's opening gambit will either lead his state to solvency or leave him in political ruin.
Pols who live in basements
DNC convention cities on edge
The finalists are on pins and needles as the party's decision is delayed until February.
Powell's uncommitted in 2012
He'll wait and see who the nominees are, he says.
Verizon taps Net neutrality veteran
Helgi Walker represented Comcast during its landmark legal battle with the FCC this past April.
Against ending the filibuster
Opinion: Weakening or eliminating it would concentrate power in the hands of fewer people.
