Congress
Let's Stop Kidding Ourselves: 90 Percent of Congressional Incumbents Will Win Re-election
All signs tell us that incumbents should be grabbed by their lapels and shoved to the curb-but most won't be.
The New Face of Conservative Reform
The YG Network unveils its case for economic growth via "conservative reforms."
The School Lunch Fight Misses the Mark
Should we expand the USDA's failing National School Lunch Program, as First Lady Michelle Obama wants, or should we slow down its implementation, as House GOP members prefer? No.
What's at Stake in Today's 'Super Tuesday' Primaries?
Voters hit the polls today in six states.
Polls Say: Democrats Risk a Midterm Beating Over Obamacare
Democrats appear to be in no position to buck the midterm thumping the party in power power usually suffers at the polls.
The GOP's Immigration Problem
Republican candidates need to brush up on the laws of economics.
White House Praises NSA Reform Bill, Privacy Activists Still Have Concerns
It's called the USA Freedom Act, so it has to be great...right?
Issa Accuses Cummings of Colluding With IRS, House Committee Refers Former IRS Official to DOJ
Former director of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division at the IRS has pleaded the Fifth twice at Congressional hearings
Republican Bill Boosts 'Imperial Presidency' It's Trying To Squash
Rep. Eric Cantor is more interested in taking shots at Obama than actually fixing the monstrous executive office.
Ex-CIA Chief Testifies on Benghazi: Don't Know the Motivation Because Attackers Haven't Been Caught Yet
Michael Morrell testified in front of the House Intel Committee
House Raw Milk Bills Give Hope to Farmers, Consumers
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced two raw milk bills this week, with bi-partisan sponsorship and support. "It's a great issue because it's about freedom," says Massie.
Friday A/V Club: A Nightmare Vision of a World Without Congress
The 1947 "instructional" film The Powers of Congress
Casino Magnate Finds Legislators to Support His War on Online Gambling
Death to the competition! For the children, of course.
Republicans Craft Tax Hike for Harvard and Yale
The GOP should be thinking up ways to cut taxes, not raise them.
Ban the Dollar!
Congressman points out silliness of Sen. Manchin's complaints about bitcoins
John Dingell's Wife Favorite to Replace Him—Updated
Dingell replaced his father in a special election in 1955
House Republicans To Pass Anti-Regulation Legislation
Believe regulation hampers job creation
Congress Unconscionably Silent on Obama's Constitutional Crimes
The president's willingness to violate the Constitution publicly calls into question his fitness for office.
Congress Pressures Obama To Punish Ukraine Amid Unrest
At least 25 killed in recent violence
Lawmakers Attempt to Stop Obamacare Food-Labeling Mandates
Say they go much further than they intended and would be impossible to implement
Freshman Calif. Congresswoman Will Not Seek Re-Election
Would rather pursue a county position
Former NFL Player to Run for Congress in Wash.
Tea Party Republican looking to take seat of retiring Doc Hastings
Obama Wants Congress to Take Up Immigration, Minimum Wage
Why not worry about your own problems there, Mr. President?