Controversies

Priebus issues statement after young Republicans denounce official’s citation of anti-gay article

Ex-Congressman Bob Ney’s new book is an odd mix of self-help and Boehner hate.

Four reasons why Republicans are still talking about the “massive cover-up”

In the blame game with the President over impending cuts, Republicans are trying to push the label “Obamaquester.” The word isn’t likely to last—and doesn’t help Washington’s reputation either.

Jackson, 47, was charged Friday with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and making false statements. He faces five years in prison and fines of $250,000 if convicted.

Salomon Melgen’s X-ray company stood to gain $500 million if Senator Menendez succeeded in freeing up a contract with the State Department

Soon after he took office, Obama purposefully stopped using one of his predecessor’s catchphrases. His refusal to say “war on terror” became a battering ram for conservatives, one now being used to oppose John Brennan as CIA Director.

When was the last time you sent an e-mail you wouldn’t want to see posted on the Smoking Gun? A message about your finances? A complaint about the way that friend was behaving last night? A sweet nothing to a new someone? An …

Why does Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, claim that Obama wants a national federal registry for guns?

As twilight descended on Washington on Friday afternoon, about 50 gun-control activists clustered on the pavement outside the White House for a candlelight vigil to urge action from the President after a mass shooting at a …

With the days of grand strategy long gone, talking points happen to be a big part of the job

General David Petraeus announced today that he has resigned as head of the CIA, citing an extramarital affair.