Boehner, Portman slam Obama on taxes

The two prominent Republicans say the president's decision to let the Bush-era tax cuts expire for some households amounts to a tax on small business

• Jul 10, 2012

Rangel rival concedes primary bid

Nearly two weeks after New York primary, Democratic state Senator Adriano Espaillat concedes race to Rep. Charlie Rangel, drops lawsuit

• Jul 10, 2012

Socialite Denise Rich renounces U.S. citizenship

Rich, whose ex-husband was pardoned after being indicted for tax evasion, will save millions on U.S. taxes

• Jul 10, 2012

Romney enjoys financial lead on campaign trail

President Obama's campaign, outpaced by Romney's for second straight month, is fundraising at an unprecedented rate

• Jul 10, 2012

"Papa" Romney and his 18 grandchildren

If Mitt Romney wins White House, he'll have more grandchildren than any president in history; A look inside his huge brood

• Jul 10, 2012

Rep. Shelley Berkley faces ethics probe

House Ethics committee investigating Nevada congresswoman and Democratic Senate candidate, Rep. Shelley Berkley, over possible misconduct

• Jul 9, 2012

GOP: Obama's tax cut idea just politics

Both parties ready for the upcoming - and surely contentious - congressional debate

• Jul 9, 2012

Christie blasts Washington-style obstructionism

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joined fellow GOP Gov. Jeb Bush in calling for more bipartisanship in Washington

• Jul 9, 2012

Obama sets stage for new tax cut debate

President proposes extension of Bush-era tax cuts only for those making $250k or less, setting the stage for contentious debate with GOP

• Jul 9, 2012

Crossroads groups announce $65 million ad buys

Democrats, meanwhile, launched a complaint against the tax-exempt arm of Crossroads for violating political expenditure restrictions

• Jul 9, 2012

Jack Abramoff: The lobbyist's playbook

Crooked lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains how he asserted his influence in Congress for years, and how such corruption continues today

• Jul 9, 2012

Texas Gov. Perry says no to health care expansion

The governor is the latest governor to opt-out of major aspects of the health care law

• Jul 9, 2012

Obama draws 2012 tax cut battle lines

President separates himself from Romney by calling for extension of Bush-era tax cuts only for people earning less than $250K

• Jul 9, 2012

Texas voter ID law heard in federal court

The outcome of the case could determine if up to 600,000 people in Texas who lack a photo ID can vote in November

• Jul 9, 2012

SCOTUS discord to affect justices for long time

Jan Crawford: Chief Justice Roberts' decision to side with liberal justices on health care has High Court in turmoil

• Jul 9, 2012

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