Can Rick Perry be the GOP's Tea Party candidate?

While many expect the Texas governor to garner Tea Party support if he enters 2012 race, some groups aren't so sure he matches their values

• Jul 20, 2011

Big debt deal plan faces hurdles in House

Resurrected bipartisan plan that could keep U.S. out of default gains momentum in Senate, but prospects uncertain in polarized House

• Jul 20, 2011

Left, Right defend Bachmann in migraines flap

Both sides of political spectrum jump to her defense after website suggests migraines should disqualify her as candidate

• Jul 20, 2011

Debt talks: Could the "grand bargain" come back?

John Dickerson explains why a big deal between Obama and Republicans, left for dead a week ago, may be back in fashion

• Jul 20, 2011

Minnesota lawmakers OK deal to end shutdown

Governor Mark Dayton expected to sign budget deal into law in hours, ending 20-day state gov't closure

• Jul 20, 2011

Ill-fated GOP debt plan passes in House vote

Bill would cut spending by $6T, but it was largely a conservative show of force as bipartisan plan gains steam in Senate

• Jul 20, 2011

N.J. gov. to allow medical marijuana law

Gov. Chris Christie drops objections to implementing New Jersey's medical marijuana law, saying feds have bigger worries

• Jul 19, 2011

House votes in favor of GOP debt limit plan

In 234-190 vote, House approves GOP plan for raising the debt limit that stands little chance of becoming law

• Jul 19, 2011

GOP Rep. calls Wasserman Schultz "vile" in email

Florida Rep. Allen West sends scathing e-mail to Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz after she indirectly criticizes him in floor remarks

• Jul 19, 2011

Sources: Hoekstra to run for Michigan Senate

Conservative former Rep. Pete Hoekstra reportedly planning Michigan Senate bid

• Jul 19, 2011

Obama backs bill overturning DOMA

Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage as between a man and a woman; Proposed "Respect for Marriage Act" would repeal it

• Jul 19, 2011

Gang of Six debt plan gains traction in Congress

Newly unveiled bipartisan debt reduction plan gains steam with support of Obama and key senators

• Jul 19, 2011

Tea Party threatens GOP over debt deal

Outside groups and Tea Party linked lawmakers warn Republicans away from last-ditch option to raise debt ceiling before August 2 deadline

• Jul 19, 2011

Bill Clinton: I would raise debt limit on my own

Former president says "the Constitution is clear" and idea that Congress gets to vote twice on the same spending "is crazy"

• Jul 19, 2011

Bachmann: My migraines are "easily controlled"

Republican presidential candidate pushes back after Daily Caller story suggests she gets incapacitating headaches

• Jul 19, 2011

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