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Ethics Watchdog Targets Congressional Sleepovers

AP   |  BEN EVANS   |   February 10, 2011

WASHINGTON — A Washington ethics watchdog says it's time for Congress to crack down on lawmakers who sleep in their offices rather than pay for...

Egypt Protests: Obama Sharply Questions Mubarak Pledge To Stay In Power

AP   |  BEN FELLER   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON — Bristling with impatience, President Barack Obama on Thursday openly and sharply questioned whether Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's pledge to shift power to his...

CPAC Poll: Results To Elevate One Conservative Ahead For 2012 (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post   |  Alyson Krueger   |   May 25, 2011

The Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll has become a widely-anticipated element of the event held each year. Fifteen big conservative names will appear on...

Dick Cheney Heckled: CPAC Speech Interrupted By Protesters Calling Former Vice President 'War Criminal'

AP   |   February 10, 2011

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney says Donald Rumsfeld may have more influence on President Barack Obama's national security policies than his current aides....
Elise Foley

Freshman Republicans Revolt For More Spending Cuts

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Elise Foley   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- House Republicans announced on Thursday that they would seek to cut $100 billion from President Obama's proposed fiscal year 2011 budget in an...
Jason Linkins

Late Returns: Romney Rewrites Romney

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Jason Linkins   |   May 25, 2011

Putative 2012 GOP frontrunner has always had a devil of a time contending with critics who take him to task for constantly switching his positions...

HUFFPOST HILL - GOP Calls Emergency Meeting

  |   May 25, 2011

Read More: Huffpost Hill
A crush of Republican lawmakers with presidential ambitions descended on the Marriott in Woodley Park today to espouse fringe views and praise Ronald Reagan...a rare...
Jason Linkins

Your Long-Shot Presidential Campaign: What's In It For You?

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Jason Linkins   |   May 25, 2011

Ever wonder why so many people with no real hope of winning the Presidential nomination go to all the trouble and kerfuffle to mount a...

Meg Whitman Campaign Spending: Meg Lost, But Payday Was Sweet For Many

California Watch   |   May 25, 2011

This story comes courtesy of California Watch. By Lance Williams The candidate was poised, motivated and smart as a whip. She had an impressive resume,...
Jason Linkins

The News About John Thune Is That There's No News About John Thune

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Jason Linkins   |   May 25, 2011

Last week, it was reported in Politico that Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) was leaning against running for president. On Thursday, Carl Cameron of Fox News...

The Countdown: Dogs Against Luxury Taxes And Some Unfortunate Double-Booking

The Huffington Post   |  Jen Sabella   |   May 25, 2011

Schedules are getting tighter for the candidates as the election draws near. As we all start making our election night plans, (11 more days!) there...
Jason Linkins

The Michele Bachmann Presidential Bubble

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Jason Linkins   |   May 25, 2011

Until you see the major players actually jump into the race for the 2012 GOP nomination, there's going to be space left for many minor...

Chamber Of Commerce Lobbyists Ran Smear Campaign Against Opponents: Report

thinkprogress.org   |   May 25, 2011

ThinkProgress has learned that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the big business trade association representing ExxonMobil, AIG, and other major international corporations, is working with...

CPAC 2011 Draws Appearances From Potential GOP Presidential Contenders

AP   |  PHILIP ELLIOTT and LIZ SIDOTI   |   February 10, 2011

WASHINGTON — Just how wide open is the Republican presidential field? Vast enough that Donald Trump may want you to hire him. The billionaire real...
Zach Carter

CPAC Chief Is Partner In Law Firm Defending Foreclosure Mill, Served On Board Of Fannie Mae

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Zach Carter   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The new head of the American Conservative Union, the group which hosts the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, has ties to the ongoing...

Super Bowl Flyover Could Have Cost Taxpayers $450,000

The Huffington Post   |  Dean Praetorius   |   May 25, 2011

How much does it cost to fly five F-18s over a domed Super Bowl stadium? Almost $450,000 according to WFAA Dallas/Fort Worth. The estimate comes...

Donald Trump CPAC Speech Stirs Buzz

  |   May 25, 2011

Donald Trump's surprise appearance at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference is stirring buzz that the billionaire real estate mogul and television personality could mount...
Sam Stein

NRA At CPAC: Media Turned Jared Loughner Into A Celebrity

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Sam Stein   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre on Thursday sharply condemned both the media and lawmakers for their response to the Tucson shootings, accusing...

Arizona Immigration Law: Jan Brewer Countersues Federal Government Over SB 1070

AP   |  JACQUES BILLEAUD   |   February 10, 2011

PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer sued the federal government Thursday for failing to control Arizona's border with Mexico and enforce immigration laws, and for sticking...

Arnold Schwarzenegger Planning Movie Comeback

  |   May 25, 2011

He said he'll be back, and now he's keeping his promise: Arnold Schwarzenegger is plotting a movie return. Originally a body builder before making a...
Mark Blumenthal

Obama Approval Bump Holding Steady

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Mark Blumenthal   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The increase in President Barack Obama's job-approval ratings seen in January appears to be holding. That's the takeaway from a handful of the...
Arthur Delaney

Obama's Big Budget Cut Proposals Target The Poor

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Arthur Delaney   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- As Democrats and Republicans wrangle over fiscal austerity and the shape of the 2012 federal budget, the White House is targeting programs in...
Jason Linkins

How The Huffington Post Works (In Case You Were Wondering)

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Jason Linkins   |   May 25, 2011

In the wake of the AOL acquisition, I've been reading a lot about HuffPost from people who don't really know what we do. I thought it'd be useful to address our content model from the perspective of someone who actually knows something about it.

Bristol Palin Memoir Listing Resurfaces Online

AP   |   February 10, 2011

NEW YORK — The rumored Bristol Palin memoir has popped up again on the Internet. An online spreadsheet for publisher HarperCollins viewed by The Associated...
Amanda Terkel

Nancy Pelosi: Women's Rights Face Greatest Threat 'In Our Lifetime'

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Amanda Terkel   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- Women's reproductive rights are being seriously threatened by the Republican Party, according to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who said she is...

Jon Kyl Won't Seek Reelection In 2012

AP   |  BOB CHRISTIE   |   February 10, 2011

PHOENIX — Sen. Jon Kyl announced Thursday he will step down next year after three terms in office, creating yet another vacancy in a chamber...

Newt Gingrich CPAC Speech: EPA Should Be Scrapped

AP   |   February 10, 2011

WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is criticizing President Barack Obama's policies as a "war on American energy." Gingrich, who is weighing a bid...
Elise Foley

House GOP Poised To Introduce Bill Cracking Down On Illegal Workers

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Elise Foley   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The balance between Republican calls to reduce government regulation of business and the GOP's campaign against undocumented workers is about to be tested...
Jason Linkins

Private Contractors Plan To Protect Bank Of America From WikiLeaks By 'Neutralizing' Glenn Greenwald, Others

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Jason Linkins   |   May 25, 2011

On Wednesday, Matt Yglesias ran an item about a "consortium of national security contractors" that are "shopping a counter-WikiLeaks strategy." It is, in equal parts,...
Sam Stein

Tea Party Freshman: GOP Leadership Hasn't Yet Figured Us Out

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Sam Stein   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The past few days have been a bit of a challenge, if not an embarrassment, for Republican House leadership as votes on seemingly-destined-to-pass...

Lawrence O'Donnell To Steve King: 'Are You A Muslim?' (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post   |  Jack Mirkinson   |   May 25, 2011

On Wednesday's "Last Word," Lawrence O'Donnell and Iowa Congressman Steve King clashed over some Republicans' false belief that President Obama is a Muslim--and O'Donnell challenged...

House Democrats Call For Clarence Thomas To Recuse Himself From Health Care Repeal Case

The Huffington Post   |  Nick Wing   |   May 25, 2011

A group of 74 House Democrats is joining together to call for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to remove himself from any forthcoming review of...

Obama Speaks At Northern Michigan University

  |   May 25, 2011

President Obama spoke at Northern Michigan University at 1:30 PM ET. Below are his remarks: Have a seat, have a seat. It is wonderful to...

CPAC: Raul Labrador Birther Joke Draws Laughs (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post   |  Nick Wing   |   May 25, 2011

Freshman Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) relied on a little birther humor during his address at CPAC on Thursday morning, joking that he's an American citizen...

Rahm Emanuel Reparations Remark Draws Flak At Chicago Mayoral Debate

  |   May 25, 2011

For the first time in the Chicago mayoral race, all six candidates were gathered under one roof Wednesday night for a debate. The event, which...

John Boehner Reportedly Warned Chris Lee To 'Knock It Off' After Earlier Partying With Women

The Huffington Post   |  Nick Wing   |   May 25, 2011

Former Rep. Chris Lee (R-N.Y.), who resigned Wednesday after a report surfaced showing that he had sent a shirtless picture of himself in response to...

Chris Lee, Shirtless Congressman, Resigns In Wake Of Controversy

AP/The Huffington Post   |   May 25, 2011

Rep. Christopher Lee of western New York abruptly resigned with only a vague explanation of regret after a gossip website reported that the married congressman...

US-Obama Approval: 46% Approve, 48% Disapprove (YouGov 2/5-8)

  |   May 25, 2011

YouGov / Economist 2/5-8/11; 1,000 adults, 4.2% margin of error Mode: Internet YouGov toplines, crosstabs National Obama Job Approval 46% Approve, 48% Disapprove (chart) Economy:...

US-Obama Approval: 46% Approve, 48% Disapprove (YouGov 2/5-8)

  |   May 25, 2011

YouGov / Economist 2/5-8/11; 1,000 adults, 4.2% margin of error Mode: Internet YouGov toplines, crosstabs National Obama Job Approval 46% Approve, 48% Disapprove (chart) Economy:...

Rick Perry Seeks To Suspend Arts, History Commissions

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram   |  Dave Montgomery   |   May 25, 2011

Declaring that there are "no sacred cows" in state government, Gov. Rick Perry outlined proposals to suspend two state agencies and consolidate others while renewing...

Kevin Warsh Stepping Down -- Key Fed Board Out In March

AP   |  JEANNINE AVERSA   |   February 10, 2011

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve board member Kevin Warsh, who helped engineer the central bank's strategy during the financial crisis, will step down near the end...

Abortion Wars Break Out In Congress

AP   |  RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR   |   February 10, 2011

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have made new restrictions on abortion one of their top priorities, pushing a divisive issue to the forefront of the...
Amanda Terkel

Sharron Angle Backs GOProud Presence At CPAC: 'I Am Always In Favor Of Freedom' (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com   |  Amanda Terkel   |   May 25, 2011

WASHINGTON -- Asked Thursday whether the Republican gay-rights group GOProud should have been excluded from the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, the Tea Party-backed former...

Jon Kyl Retiring In 2012: Report

  |   May 25, 2011

Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) is expected to announce on Thursday at a press conference that he will not seek reelection in 2012, Politico reports. A...

Hiram Monserrate Wants To Cut Child Support Payments To Autistic Son: Ex-Wife

  |   May 25, 2011

The Hiram Monserrate haters have another reason to grumble. The disgraced ex-State Senator's wife claims Monserrate is trying to cut the amount of child support...

Sarah Palin Is 'Obama White House's Secret Weapon' For 2012, GOP Consultant Says

The Washington Post   |  Rachel Weiner   |   May 25, 2011

"I'd say it is too early to tell, but almost every poll taken now says former Governor Palin would certainly lose a 2012 Presidential race...

Christopher Lee Warned About 'Dangers Of The Internet' In Op-Ed

  |   May 25, 2011

New York Representative Christopher Lee resigned on Wednesday three hours after shirtless photos of him (and accompanying flirty emails) surfaced on the Internet. But now...

35th Ward Race: Rey Colón Fighting Challengers Miguel Sotomayor, Nancy Schiavone

The Huffington Post   |  Will Guzzardi   |   May 25, 2011

Eight years ago, Alderman Rey Colón of the Northwest Side's 35th Ward won that seat in a surprising coup. Running as an outside reformer, he...

US-Obama Approval: 49% Approve, 42% Disapprove (Pew 2/2-7)

  |   May 25, 2011

Pew Research Center 2/2-7/11; 1,385 adults. 3.5% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews Pew release National Obama Job Approval 49% Approve, 42% Disapprove (chart)...

Chris Coons Mocks Jake Tapper

  |   May 25, 2011

ABC's Jake Tapper was the target of a pointed zinger by Democratic Senator Chris Coons at a dinner on Wednesday. Coons' jab took place at...

CPAC 2011: Speeches, Video & More (LIVE UPDATES & VIDEO)

  |   May 25, 2011

The 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference is kicking-off in Washington, DC on Thursday. According to the CPAC website, confirmed speakers for this year's event include...

Sarah Palin Strikes Back At 'Neanderthal' Rick Santorum (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post   |  Nick Wing   |   May 25, 2011

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin took a minute Wednesday to counter an earlier claim by Rick Santorum that she might be skipping the annual Conservative...

CPAC To Underscore Growing Clout Of Political Right

AP   |  CHARLES BABINGTON and LIZ SIDOTI   |   February 9, 2011

WASHINGTON — This is not John McCain's Republican Party. Three years and one tea party revolution after the self-described maverick won the GOP presidential nomination_...

Rahm Emanuel's New Ad Features Obama, But Does He Have The President's Vote? (VIDEO, POLL)

  |   May 25, 2011

It's been a pretty good week for Rahm Emanuel. First, ABC-7 Chicago released a poll that gave him 54 percent of the vote--quadrupling the numbers...

License Plate Honoring KKK Leader Proposed In Mississippi

AP   |  EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS   |   February 10, 2011

JACKSON, Miss. — A fight is brewing in Mississippi over a proposal to issue specialty license plates honoring Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was...

Widow's Tax Lingers For Military Families

AP   |  KIMBERLY HEFLING   |   February 9, 2011

WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of the nation's war widows find it perplexing and downright disrespectful to their late military husbands: In order to fully...

Al Qaeda Still Top Threat, Clapper Expected To Tell Congress

AP   |  KIMBERLY DOZIER   |   February 10, 2011

The nation's head intelligence official says terrorism is the top national security threat facing the U.S. homeland, and job No. 1 for the intelligence community....
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