Protesters Unlikely to Crash State of the Union
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address looks to proceed without a hitch today as no large activist groups, from the tea party to the Occupy movements, have organized protests in Washington
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Taking Advantage of the State of the Union
“As we examine the state of our Union today, we can benefit from viewing it on the basis of the accomplishments of the last decade and of our goals for the next,” Truman said.
Menendez Not Afraid to Walk His Own Path
The latest confrontation was over Patty Shwartz, who was nominated by President Barack Obama in October to join the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mitt Romney Turns Attention to South Carolina
“The president has run out of ideas. Now, he’s running out of excuses.
Jenkins: Obama Misses the Point of TR’s Square Deal
First announced Friday by the political boss of the Kansas Democratic Party, President Barack Obama will give a campaign speech today in the eastern Kansas district I represent in Congress.
Obama Tries to Ramp Up Pressure on Payroll Tax Cut
President Barack Obama issued a challenge to Republicans from the White House briefing room today, calling on Congress to pass an extension of a payroll tax holiday set to expire Jan. 1.
Thousands Attend Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication
Thousands of people filled West Potomac Park today for the postponed dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, which included speeches by President Barack Obama and King’s relatives.
Cantor Serves Up Red Meat at Summit
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor today promised conservative activists that the GOP would not stray from its agenda, saying the House will continue to fight the Obama administration’s economic policies
Obama Speaks Astride Two GOP Leaders’ States
CINCINNATI — President Barack Obama challenged Congressional Republicans on their own turf today, visiting a bridge here that connects the home states of the top two GOP leaders and name-checking them
Boehner Criticizes Taxes, Questions Constitutionality of Regulations
In a speech before the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., Boehner largely dismissed President Barack Obama’s jobs plan.
Democrats Launch Offensive Over Jobs
Just this week, for example, the president will be in Ohio and North Carolina stumping for the bill.
Democrats Wary of Losing Priorities in Jobs Agenda Push
House Democrats today blasted proposals laid out in President Barack Obama’s Thursday jobs speech, expressing concern that their priorities would be negotiated away.
Before Speech, Nods to Civility Amid Political Maneuvers
House Republican leaders geared up for President Barack Obama’s job speech tonight by continuing calls for civility, all the while still criticizing the administration for what they charge are its job-crushing
Hillary Clinton Pushes Post-9/11 Muslim Outreach
That debate still rages today, with Homeland Security Chairman Rep.
Democrats Hope to Revive White House Alliance
When President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress about his jobs agenda today, Democrats hope it will also renew a relationship between the White House and a Democratic caucus that has
Congressional GOP Sticking to Petty Game Plan
My guess is that the administration’s choice of today was less about trumping a Republican presidential debate and more about avoiding a highly heralded speech during the opening game of the NFL
Perry Vaults to Frontrunner Status in South Carolina
The atmosphere surrounding Perry’s announcement speech in Charleston on Aug. 13 was “electric,” according to Spartanburg County GOP Chairwoman LaDonna Ryggs, who attended the event.
Boehner, Cantor Press Jobs Message Ahead of Obama Address
Washington may have settled into a sleepy August break, but House Republicans on Wednesday continued their messaging efforts on the economy as President Barack Obama toured the Midwest to spread
Presiding Loses Its Prestige in Senate
“The workload today as compared to 50 years ago is beyond comparison,” Inouye said. “They find that 24 hours a day is not enough.
House Sends Amended Debt Bill to Senate
He delivered an at-times angry speech that was less of an endorsement of the bill than a defense of his efforts during the debt limit crisis.