Obama denies Keystone XL pipeline permit

Obama says decision was based on timeline forced by Republicans, not merits of project that divided unions and environmentalists

• Jan 18, 2012

Conservatives call on Perry to end 2012 bid

The Texas governor says he's staying in the race for the Republican nomination for president

• Jan 18, 2012

Dems line up to challenge Gov. Walker

At least two Democrats announced their intention to challenge Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker but a recall election might not happen

• Jan 18, 2012

Pro-Gingrich PAC goes animated to attack Romney

A new ad by a group backing Newt Gingrich compares Romney to Obama with animated characters in a debate setting

• Jan 18, 2012

Democrats hopeful they can win back House in Nov

Rep. Steve Israel says Democrats are nipping at the heels of Republicans, who now control the House of Representatives

• Jan 18, 2012

Colbert super PAC ad: "orgy of pure distortion"

New commercial from super PAC is a negative attack ad on negative attack ads, seeks money to "destroy" candidates

• Jan 18, 2012

SOPA, PIPA: What you need to know

A primer on the controversial Internet legislation that major websites are protesting today

• Jan 18, 2012

SOPA, PIPA protests spur Congress to rethink bills

Several high-profile lawmakers are voicing concern over two controversial anti-piracy bills, including former supporters of the legislation

• Jan 18, 2012

WH poised to reject Keystone pipeline permit

Sources say administration plans to reject permit for controversial underground pipeline opposed by environmentalists and backed by Republicans

• Jan 18, 2012

Gingrich pledges to release tax returns

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich vowed to release his 2010 tax returns Thursday, says he pays 31 percent tax rate

• Jan 18, 2012

With Gingrich at his heels in SC, Romney attacks

GOP front-runner launches a double-barreled attack on rival as former members of Congress call Newt Gingrich "unreliable"

• Jan 18, 2012

Barbour: Pardoned killers deserved second chance

Convicted murderers pardoned by Miss. gov during final hours in office were "rehabilitated"

• Jan 18, 2012

Christie says Romney should release tax returns

Romney ally Chris Christie joins the Republican presidential candidates' rivals in calling for Romney to release his tax returns

• Jan 18, 2012

Gingrich says it's over if he does not win S.C.

Former House speaker putting pressure on Santorum and Perry to drop out so he can collect not-Romney voters

• Jan 18, 2012

Gingrich keeps swinging ahead of S.C. primary

Former House speaker blasts Romney over personal tax rate, suggests other rivals quit and wants to knock Obama out

• Jan 18, 2012

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