After tough talk, Boehner plan heads for vote

Speaker lashes out at fellow Republicans to support debt deal, but resistance remains among some hardline conservatives

• Jul 28, 2011

GOP rep. sued for $117,000 in child support

Ex-wife of Illinois congressman Joe Walsh claims he owes more than $100,000 in unpaid child support, according to report

• Jul 28, 2011

Herman Cain apologizes for Muslim remarks

GOP presidential candidate Cain apologizes to Muslim leaders after saying communities have a right to ban mosques

• Jul 28, 2011

House GOP seeks big cuts in environmental rules

Appropriations bill in the House being stuffed by GOP with amendments to roll back environmental regulation, NY Times says

• Jul 27, 2011

Can Boehner get Tea Party behind his debt plan?

House Speaker lashes out, telling Tea Party conservatives to "get your ass in line" for his plan; Senate says it's a non-starter

• Jul 27, 2011

War of words continues as deadline nears

House Speaker Boehner tells GOP "get your ass in line," while Democrats decry Boehner plan as a "wet kiss" to the Tea Party

• Jul 27, 2011

White House firm on long-term debt deal

WH Press Secretary says Obama's opposition to short-term debt limit deal is about the economy - not his re-election prospects

• Jul 27, 2011

Treasury stands by Aug. 2 debt limit deadline

White House, Treasury Department push back against claims that the August 2 deadline to raise debt ceiling could be extended

• Jul 27, 2011

Huntsman isn't concerned by lagging poll numbers

Republican presidential contender says he's got a "terrific presence" in states like New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida

• Jul 27, 2011

Terrorism hearing focuses on Somali Americans

Lawmakers continue controversial "Muslim radicalization" hearings, even as Norway massacre brings new criticism

• Jul 27, 2011

GOP watches "The Town" to rally behind debt plan

Republican House leaders showed their members a clip of the bank robber flick to inspire unity behind House Speaker John Boehner's debt plan

• Jul 27, 2011

Days from debt deadline, Congress remains split

House Republicans appear to fall in behind Boehner, but Senate Dems label speaker's plan a non-starter

• Jul 27, 2011

Rove-linked group already spending big on ads

Crossroads GPS unveils latest ad as part of $20M "advertizing blitz" targeting Obama and other Democrats

• Jul 27, 2011

NAACP calls for end to "war on drugs"

Civil rights organization passes what it calls a "historic" resolution, noting racial disparities in drug law enforcement

• Jul 27, 2011

40 Americans join Somali terror group, rep. says

Al Qaeda-linked terror group al-Shabab recruiting and radicalizing Americans to join cause, Rep. Peter King says

• Jul 27, 2011

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