West denies sexism, calls DNC chair "immature"

In ongoing drama over e-mail, Allen West fires back against charges of sexism, accuses Debbie Wasserman Schultz of "immature" behavior

• Jul 21, 2011

As debt deadline looms, contingency plans in the works

Washington and Wall Street are preparing for the possibility that lawmakers fail to raise the debt ceiling by Aug. 2

• Jul 21, 2011

John Edwards owes $2.3M to the feds, FEC says

The Federal Election Commission said today that John Edwards' 2008 presidential campaign should pay the government $2.3 million

• Jul 21, 2011

Obama huddles with leaders to avoid U.S. default

President Obama meets with congressional leaders as they try to forge a deal to raise the debt ceiling by Aug. 2

• Jul 21, 2011

Bachmann's doctor says she's in "good" health

In letter, doctor describes her migraines as infrequent, says she is "overall in good general health"

• Jul 20, 2011

Wasserman Schultz fires back after West email

DNC head, Democrats, lambaste Allen West for "hate-filled screed"

• Jul 20, 2011

Twitter debate shows limits of 140 characters

Republican candidates offer talking points and mangled grammar during debate designed to exploit new technology to reach voters

• Jul 20, 2011

Mark Kelly won't rule out political future

Husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and former astronaut says he won't rule out running for office one day

• Jul 20, 2011

Ethics panel hires lawyer to review Waters case

The House Ethics Committee has hired outside counsel to review accusations the committee has mishandled the case against Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters

• Jul 20, 2011

Should the gov't require full birth control coverage?

Recommendations to categorize contraception as preventive care were praised by reproductive rights groups and decried by anti-abortion rights groups

• Jul 20, 2011

WH: Short-term debt deal OK if needed

The White House said today President Obama could sign a short-term debt limit extension if Congress needs extra time to finalize a bigger deal

• Jul 20, 2011

U.S. mail delivery reduced to 3 times a week?

Financial woes could prompt the U.S. Postal Service to eliminate Saturday service, and eventually move to a three-day delivery schedule

• Jul 20, 2011

Rove: Bachmann should release medical records

Republican strategist calls on GOP presidential candidate to release records in wake of reports she gets incapacitating migraines

• Jul 20, 2011

Chris Christie still saying no to 2012 bid

Despite calls from Republicans to enter presidential race, New Jersey governor says he's not running -- this time

• Jul 20, 2011

Gang of Six debt plan gets boost in House

Pair of lawmakers, one Republican and one Democrat, urge House Speaker John Boehner to schedule vote on compromise plan

• Jul 20, 2011

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