Marco Rubio Shrugs Off Climate Change In State Of The Union Response

“Government can’t control the weather.” Climate activists in Florida were hopeful for a different outcome.

Ruby Cramer 3 months ago 10 responses

Marco Rubio Has A WTF Moment With Water On Live Television

Refreshing.

Benny Johnson 3 months ago 83 responses

Obama Tries To Turn Liberal Vision Into Policy

A raised minimum wage, universal preschool, and more infrastructure spending.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago 15 responses

Obama Calls On Congress To Divert Oil And Gas Revenues To Alternative Energy Research

Obama will threaten executive orders if Congress can’t pass its own energy and climate legislation.

Rebecca Berg 3 months ago 11 responses

Obama’s Changing Of The Guard Leaves Anti-Genocide Figure Out

Accomplishments in Libya, frustration elsewhere for Samantha Power. “She doesn’t have the sharp elbows,” says Galbraith.

Rosie Gray 3 months ago 1 response

Obama Throws Down The Gauntlet Over Defense Cuts

“If that’s an argument they want to have before the court of public opinion that is an argument I am more than willing to engage in,” defiant president tells House Democrats meeting in Virginia. “It won’t be smooth it won’t be simple.”

John Stanton 3 months ago 1 response

15 People Advocating For Change In The Boy Scouts

These heroes have been beating the drum against the BSA’s anti-gay policies. Let’s hope their work will be recognized this week.

Stacy Lambe 3 months ago 60 responses

Congressman Picks ‘Lesser Prairie Chicken’ Over State Of The Union

Republican Rep. Pearce will attend a public hearing to decide whether to list the bird as a threatened species. Sorry, Mr. President.

Rebecca Berg 3 months ago 1 response

Obama To Visit Israel In Spring

White House confirms that Obama will make his first trip to Israel as president in the coming months. Will also visit the West Bank and Jordan.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago respond

Obama: Let’s Give Congress More Time On Mandatory Cuts

Says offer to Boehner is still on the table.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago respond

Republicans Are Upset That Obama Is Giving Remarks At The Same Time As Eric Cantor’s Speech

GOP officials take to Twitter to voice their discontent.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago 8 responses

Obama To Ask Congress To Avert Sequester With Short-Term Agreement

Wants tens of billions of dollars in spending cuts and revenue increases.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago respond

Obama Tones Down Gun Plans

In a speech in Minneapolis, the president lowers expectations for an assault weapons ban. “We don’t have to agree on everything to agree it’s time to do something.”

Zeke Miller 3 months ago 1 response

People Blaming The Super Bowl Blackout On Obama

Let’s hope most of these people are being saracastic…

Ryan Broderick 3 months ago 125 responses

Obama: Gays Should Be Allowed In Scouts

Before the Super Bowl, Obama says he won’t push for another increase to tax rates.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago 46 responses

Chris Christie Still Loves President Obama

The Republican governor tipped his hat yet again to his unlikely ally. Plus a crack at Cuomo.

Ruby Cramer 3 months ago 6 responses

Obama On Immigration Reform: “I Will Put Everything I Have Behind It”

Obama wants bill passed by the end of June.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago 4 responses

Marco Rubio Urges Obama To Avoid "Bidding War" For Green Card Access

Leading conservative voice for immigration reform also says it’s too soon to tell how LGBT couples will be treated under pending bill.

John Stanton 3 months ago respond

Reaching For History, Obama Could Make Same Mistakes As George W. Bush

As the president looks to tackle legacy-defining issues like gun control and immigration, bipartisan murmurs on the Hill grow louder. “They’re not talking to anybody.”

Zeke Miller 3 months ago 5 responses

White House Won’t Comment On Beyoncé Lip-Sync-Gate

Carney mocks reporters.

Zeke Miller 3 months ago respond

The 38 Greatest Michelle Obama Facial Expressions

Obviously the sassiest First Lady in history. Except maybe Hillary, of course.

Matt Bellassai 3 months ago 252 responses

Washington Eyes A Weaker Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel’s center holds. Peace processers look to Obama — and John Kerry.

Rosie Gray 3 months ago respond

Mariner Drummer Wears An Awesome Leopard Skin Poncho In The Inaugural Parade

A member of the Merchant Marine Academy Band added something a little extra to her uniform.

Ellie Hall 4 months ago 48 responses

Republicans Struggle To Say Nice Things About Obama’s Speech

“The White House continues to be very confrontational,” complains Barrasso. Portman checks his watch.

John Stanton 4 months ago 14 responses

Obama Prepares To Govern From The Left

Gay rights, climate, and gun control! “A much more muscular form of liberalism,” says Begala.

Zeke Miller 4 months ago 53 responses

Barack Obama Is An Amazing Best Friend

Yes, it’s true, Barry and I are close.

Andrew Gauthier 4 months ago 37 responses

Obama’s Campaign Manager Looks For Another Act

Life after the inauguration. “He was born to run campaigns.”

Ruby Cramer 4 months ago 3 responses

Barack Obama Loves Michelle’s Bangs

The president weighs in on the most significant development of Inauguration weekend at a dinner for inaugural committee donors late Sunday.

Zeke Miller 4 months ago 60 responses

The Obama Family At The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

President Obama will be inaugurated on the national holiday in honor of the slain civil rights leader and he plans to use a bible owned by Dr. King for his ceremonial oath of office. (via The White House)

Ellie Hall 4 months ago 47 responses