Obama Endures a Mock Trial Before the House Rules Committee
Attorneys rehearse arguments for and against suing the president for Obamacare delays.
What If Boehner Wins His Lawsuit Against Obama?
The House speaker's case may be a political stunt, but legally it's no joke
Oops! Did Ads Opposing Obamacare Increase Enrollment?
The more spent against universal health care, the more Americans signed up
Does the Hobby Lobby Decision Threaten Gay Rights?
Allowing exceptions to the law on religious grounds could lead to sexual and racial discrimination
Dixie Turns Blue
As minorities head to the South, the Republican grip on politics is under threat
Democrats Ready to Pounce on Supreme Court Contraception Decision
Democrats plan to use Hobby Lobby ruling to reinforce their "war on women" narrative
5-4: Supremes Back Hobby Lobby Over Birth Control
The Supreme Court tried to narrow the decision by saying while religious exemptions applied to contraception they didn't apply to other medical procedures
What To Look For in the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Ruling
A decision set to come down Monday will clarify whether corporations are entitled to protection under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Did the Supreme Court Just Set Up a Constitutional Crisis?
Confirmation battles are no longer simply between the president and the Senate. Even the House is in the game.
Supreme Court Says No to Buffer Zones Around Abortion Clinics
The Supreme Court had to choose between two constitutional rights on Thursday, and abortion rights lost out
The Conservative and the Guru
Do conservative fiscal policies and spirituality have anything in common?
When Can the Federal Government Kill Its Citizens?
The release of a secret memo reignites debate over the death by drone of an American-born terror suspect
Supremes' Back Rules to Counter Climate Change
Despite Scalia's rhetoric, the justice hands the government a victory on greenhouse gases
Rand Paul Defends Obama Against Dick Cheney
The blame game on Iraq is pitting neo-conservatives against neo-isolationists
Wisconsin's Walker Part of 'Criminal Scheme,' Documents Allege
The allegations against Walker include a "concerted effort to circumvent Wisconsin's campaign finance contribution prohibitions, limitations and disclosure requirements"
Benghazi Arrest Sparks More Conspiracy Accusations
Republicans suspect Hillary Clinton is behind the timely arrest of the attack's mastermind
How to Break the GOP's Grip on the South
Registering millions of minority voters—and getting them to vote—could turn 13 states blue
As Iraq Teeters, Washington Plays Blame Game
With Iraq facing the prospect of all-out sectarian warfare, U.S. politicians argue over whose failure it is
Tea Party to U.S.: We're Winning
By pushing mainstream Republicans to the right, the insurgents are claiming victory despite primary losses
What We Know About Dave Brat, the Tea Party Candidate Who Beat Eric Cantor
Brat is an Economics professor who has an affinity for Ayn Rand and was rated "hot" by his students
Six Supreme Court Decisions to Watch for This Month
The most important cases SCOTUS is considering, and why they matter
Shock Defeat for Cantor Leaves Republicans with a Problem
Cantor's loss could scare Republicans off immigration reform, even as demographics make them vulnerable
Virginia Dems Cry Foul After State Senator Quits
A state senator's resignation hands control to the other party and stirs up a storm
In the Movies, Abortion Is Dangerous
In the last decade, nine percent of fictional women who got abortions died from the procedure
Carbon Regulations a Win for Democrats?
Poll indicates majority of Americans, especially independents, back new rules to curb power plant emissions
VA Secretary Shinseki Resigns Over Veterans Health Care Scandal
Debacle over wait lists for veterans seeking health care brings down head of Veterans Affairs
After Years of Gridlock on Climate Change, Obama is About to Play His Trump Card
The White House will announce major new carbon regulations. Climate politics may never be the same again.
Democrats See Short Window for Bipartisan Action on Immigration
Democrats are offering Republicans a stark choice on immigration reform: Pass a bill, or President Obama will go it alone
McConnell Stops Tea Party Challenge in Kentucky Primry
The Minority Leader's win sets up what could be the biggest election in the midterm battle for control of the Senate
Jill Abramson Gives Speech on Resilience After Firing
As different narratives emerge about why she was fired, the former New York Times editor says "Show what you are made of."