Hopes for a legislative overhaul are fading
Politics
Coverage of the State of the Union and GOP Response
It’s that time of year when elected officials, political junkies and the national press corps tune their antennae toward Capitol Hill for the State of the Union Address and opposition-party response. The Constitution requires the President to tell Congress where the country stands; more than 40 years of political tradition empower the
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Hoboken Mayor Says Christie Aides Withheld Hurricane Sandy Relief
As retribution for not moving forward a favored development project
Congress Is Now Mostly A Millionaires’ Club
For the first time, more than half of congressional lawmakers are worth at least $1 million
Obama’s Three Challenges for January
Back in the capital, the President faces major battles in January, and beyond
Administration Rebuts Nuns in Obamacare Case
In a largely symbolic battle over contraceptive coverage at the Supreme Court, the administration argues the nuns have no basis to claim their religious liberty is being infringed by Obamacare
De Blasio’s Daughter Admits Substance Abuse
Nineteen-year-old’s father will be the mayor of New York City beginning next week
Another Bush Puts His Name on the Ballot in Texas
The grandson and nephew of former presidents files to run for a statewide position in Texas