JD Winteregg To Lose University Job After 'Electile Dysfunction' Ad Aimed At John Boehner
One of House Speaker John Boehner's Republican challengers lost his job at an Ohio university after an ad parodied an erectile-dysfunction drug commercial.
Republican Rep. Michael Grimm Charged With Tax Fraud, Hiring Illegal Immigrants
The New York Republican is accused of hiding more than $1 million in income from a restaurant he owned and hiring illegal immigrants.
Boehner, Heritage Action Clash Again, This Time Over Immigration Reform
The relationship between the speaker of the House and conservative groups went south last December over a budget agreement.
Bloomberg-Backed Moms Group Set To Take On The NRA In Indiana
Just days after the former NYC mayor announced a $50 million initiative to fight the NRA, one of the groups he funds is about to face the gun lobby head on.
Oklahoma, With An Oil And Gas Boom, Is Facing A Budget Crisis
State lawmakers strapped for cash are considering even more cuts to public programs. Critics say oil tax breaks are the real culprit.
Louisiana Lawmaker Nixes Proposal For Making The Holy Bible The Official State Book
Republican Rep. Thomas Carmody says the controversial bill has become a distraction.
House Still Has No Intention Of Funding CDC's Gun Violence Research
Republicans say the CDC's gun violence prevention research will get no funding in FY 2015, and gun control advocates aren't happy.
South Carolina Students Support Gay-Themed Musical After Lawmakers Threaten Funding Cuts To Punish Them
South Carolina students are rebelling against lawmakers trying to cut funds because gay-themed books are on the curriculum.
Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Launches Re-election Bid With Populist Message
Ford says he has learned his lesson since the scandals and asks for a second chance to lower taxes and fight against elitists.
Hillary Clinton's Favorability Slips Below 50 Percent
The former secretary of state's favorability rating is still higher than those of her potential 2016 presidential GOP challengers.
Republicans Sink Texas Boats 'N Hoes PAC, But Not Before Democrats Attack
The Texas fundraising group's name started a political war between Republicans and Democrats vying for women voters.
Chris Christie's Comeback? Fox News Poll Has Him Barely Ahead Of Other GOP Presidential Hopefuls
The New Jersey governor is beating the Republican competition, but he loses to Hillary Clinton in a hypothetical matchup.
North Dakota's 'Heartbeat' Abortion Law Found Unconstitutional
A U.S. district court judge says the Supreme Court has already legalized abortions up to a certain point.
A $50M Challenge: Bloomberg Launches Grassroots Initiative To Take On The NRA
Bloomberg's grassroots group will use the NRA's single-minded, single-issue strategy to take on the gun lobby.
The Bible Could Soon Become Louisiana's Official Book
Louisiana state lawmakers want to make the Holy Bible the state's official symbol.
ACLU Sues Michigan To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
The ACLU of Michigan says same-sex couples who wed last month in the state's historic ceremony are being treated as "second-class" citizens.
Senate Republicans Block Paycheck Fairness Act, But Will It Hurt In November?
Senate Republicans say no again to a law meant to help close the gender wage gap.
Immigration Reform Advocates: Heavy-Handed Obama Deportations Hit Minor Offenders, Not Serious Criminals
Independent studies appear to support complaints of a heavy-handed approach to deporting undocumented immigrants.
Jeb Bush 2016 And The Other Republican Hopefuls: Where Do They Stand?
As Chris Christie's clout fades, several Republicans are maneuvering. From the Tea Party favorites to moderates, here's where they stand.
No Longer An Albatross? After Obamacare, Uninsured Rate At Lowest Level Since 2008
However, Gallup data indicates that Republicans may have to adjust their strategy from the current all-out attack on health care reform.
Sarah Palin Vs. Paul Ryan's Budget: 'It's Trouble For Our Nation'
Ryan may be the Republican budget expert, but movement conservatives may sink his budget in the Republican-controlled House.
Conservative Radio Hosts Fight Immigration Reform - And John Boehner
They've derailed immigration reform before. Now conservative radio hosts plan to do it again -- this time fighting some of their own.
Minimum Wage Increase: Some Want Voters To Decide On Midterm Ballot
Coalitions across the country are ready to put a minimum wage increase to voters as Congress remains indecisive on the issue.
Conservatives Hate Republican Paul Ryan's Budget Proposal
The Republican budget maven put out a proposal loaded with cuts. But that is not enough for spending hawks on the right, who called it a joke.
Technical Problems Plague Obamacare Website On Deadline Day
The administration says record traffic from first-time users is the cause of Monday's technical problems.
Immigration Reform Advocates Hope Obama Caves, But Will He?
Reform supporters say they have one last chance to get something done this year: the president. They may be disappointed.
Immigration Reform: Hoyer Challenges House GOP To Prove To America There's No Support
While Hoyer makes the dare, Pelosi assures getting reform done is more important to Democrats than retaking the House.
Immigration Reform: Amid 'Deceptive' Statistics, Opponents Worry About Law's Effectiveness
Most immigrants being deported from within the U.S. have criminal convictions, which meets Obama's criteria but doesn't satisfy opponents.
Immigration Reform: House Dems File Discharge Petition Demanding Vote
Democrats know it's a long shot, but they still want a debate and to vote on the issue.
On The Offensive: Senate Dems Framing Choice As Between Middle Class And The Koch Brothers
Sen. Reid says they would rather work in a bipartisan manner, but failing that, they'll make it clear who stands with ordinary Americans.
