GOP Criticizes Obama's 'Nonsense' Plan, Says US May Go Over Fiscal Cliff
Republican leaders say the fiscal cliff will not be averted if Democrats continue to propose unreasonable deficit-reduction plans.
Treasury Secretary: US Will Go Over Fiscal Cliff If Republicans Insist On Tax Cuts For Wealthy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said the nation cannot afford to extend the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
NDAA: Senate Passes Feinstein Amendment, Barring US Citizens From Indefinite Detention
The U.S. Senate supported an amendment intended to prevent the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens.
Human Rights Groups Ask Obama To Close 10 Worst Immigration Detention Centers
Three-hundred groups are asking President Obama to close a slew of immigration detention centers that have allegedly violated human rights.
About-Face: Ohio Senate Won't Vote On Anti-Abortion Bills This Term
The Speaker of the Senate, a Republican, announced attempts to defund Planned Parenthood and institute the strictest abortion restrictions in the country would not be up for a vote this year.
House Republican Cole: GOP Should Accept Obama Tax Deal
Rep. Tom Cole said the GOP should agree to extend the Bush tax cuts for only households earning below $250,000 to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Former Florida Republican Leaders Say Voter Laws Were Intended To Keep Democrats Away
Former Gov. Charlie Crist and Jim Greer, the former chairman of the state Republican Party, said there was never a real concern about in-person voter fraud in Florida.
Americans Expect Congress To Act Like 'Spoiled Children' During Fiscal Cliff Talks
Two-thirds of Americans say Democrats and Republicans need to compromise to avoid the fiscal cliff, but they don't think they will: Poll
Another Study Tells Us Contraception Leads To Fewer Abortions
Women may have been more adamant about using birth control during the Great Recession than they were previously, according to the U.S. CDC.
Michigan Republicans Propose Tax Break For Fetuses After Slashing Subsidies For 'Living, Breathing Children'
Opponents say the bill is yet another example of "pro-life" Republicans valuing fetuses over living children.
In Virginia, Pregnant Prisoners Will No Longer Be Shackled During Childbirth
Yes, this actually happens in the United States.
Medicaid Patients, Privately Insured Have Same Access To Health Care
The only real difference? Dental coverage.
Nearly 100 Republicans Are 'Deeply Troubled' By Possible Susan Rice Nomination
In a letter to Obama Monday, almost 100 House Republicans said Rice intentionally misled Americans in the days after the Benghazi attack.
Ohio's Lame Duck Congress Revives 'War On Women'
Ohio lawmakers are attempting to - once again - defund Planned Parenthood and pass the controversial Heartbeat Bill, while stalling sex education legislation.
Allen West Lost By An Even Wider Margin Than Suspected. But He Still Won't Concede
Tea Party favorite West refuses to concede to Dem Murphy, despite a recount that showed he lost by a bigger margin than originally recorded.
Why Do States Keep Trying To Execute Mentally Ill Prisoners?
Prisoners with conditions such as schizophrenia continue to be subject to possible lethal injection in some U.S. states.
Economic Mobility Increasingly Difficult Because of Income Inequality
Wage inequality, the surge in investment income, and cuts to the social safety net are making it hard for low-income Americans to ascend.
US Supreme Court Could Strike Down Key Section Of Voting Rights Act
The law has been targeted plenty of times, but the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case addressing the issue for the second time in three years.
Could Texas Actually Secede From the United States?
The answer is: It’s possible. But as of now, it's extremely unlikely.
Texas Secession Petition Receives Enough Signatures For White House Response
A petition calling for the state of Texas' secession from the United States has received more than 61,000 signatures.
Bill Kristol: Raising Taxes On Rich Is Only Sane Option For GOP
The Weekly Standard editor said the congressional GOP leadership needs to stop “falling on its sword to defend a bunch of millionaires."
How Redistricting Gave Losing Republicans A Breath Of Life
While the Republican Party has to broaden its appeal to have a future, it still controls more than half of the U.S. state legislatures.
More Women Than Ever Elected To Congress In 2012 Election
If there was actually a war on women during the 2012 election, it’s safe to say that women clearly won.
Puerto Rico Could Become 51st State After Voters Back Statehood Referendum
For the first time, a majority of Puerto Ricans have voted in favor of dropping their status as a U.S. territory to become state.
An Older And Wiser Obama Wins Second Term
Obama, now a graying statesman, has come far from the youthful outsider who dared Americans to hope for real social/political change in 2008.
House Election 2012: Joe Walsh Ousted; A Kennedy Returns To Congress
The House retained its Republican leadership, but the results of several races are still up in the air.
Four More Years For President Obama
The 2012 campaign is officially over -- and President Barack Obama got four more years.
Presidential Election 2012: What To Look For In Iowa
The state that launched Obama's presidency in 2008 is too close to call in 2012.
Presidential Election 2012: What To Look For In Pennsylvania
While swing state Pennsyvania has gone Democratic in every pres election since 1988, this year President Obama barely has a solid lead.
2012 Election: 7 Bellwether House Races To Watch
U.S. Reps. Michelle Bachmann of Minnesota, Joe Walsh of Illinois, and Allen West of Florida all could be out of jobs next week.
