Congressional Primaries Today in Four States
Connecticut holds most expensive primary race in country.
Congress
Congress Isn't Gridlocked—It's Just Totally Irresponsible
Congress has effectively stopped work on serious legislation until after the election.
Staff of Former Congressman Faces Fraud Charges
Michigan AG accuses four of altering petitions for Democratic rep.'s re-election campaign.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Responding to Depression Treatment, Dad Says
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., 47, began a medical leave for "exhaustion" June 10.
House Votes to Reprimand Rep. Richardson
Laura Richardson (D-Long Beach) was accused of pressuring staff to work on her campaign and for improperly using taxpayer funded resources.
Congress Votes Against Adjourning in August
The House voted 150-265 to stay in session through the summer.
Congresswoman Reprimanded for using Gov't Staff for Fundraising
Fine: tiny. Legal ramifications: none.
"Anti-Leak" Senate Bill Would Restrict Unclassified Information As Well
Background briefings on complex matters with the press would be forbidden, even if the information is not classified.
Post Office About to Default
Bill due Wednesday for $5.5 billion to prepay retirement benefits.
Top 5 Pieces of Good News in the Bad News
Tired of bad news? Maybe you're just taking it the wrong way.
Justin Amash Defends Congress' Only Libertarian Seat
Democrats (and at least one moderate Republican) are taking aim at the "next Ron Paul."
Obama Is Losing the Keystone Pipeline Battle
The president finds himself between an environmentalist rock and a labor union hard place
Meet Thomas Massie, Kentucky's Next Rand Paul
Much like Rand Paul, Massie's small-government instincts extend beyond keeping a tight grip on the checkbook.
Why Super PACs Are Good for Democracy
Wealthy super PAC donors make politics more competitive.
