A new fundraising tactic walks a thin line between clever campaigning and fraud
Sandra Fluke Won’t Run For Congress
The 32-year-old activist is running for state Senate instead
Morning Must Reads: February 5
In the news: Senate passes Farm Bill, House GOP gearing up for debt ceiling, will Obamacare really kill 2.5 million jobs, and Clay Aiken makes it official
American Idol Star Clay Aiken Running for Congress
The Democrat will challenge Republican Renee Ellmers in North Carolina’s 2nd District
What You Missed While Not Watching the Bill Nye and Ken Ham Creation Debate
Here it is. All 150 minutes of it.
House GOP Eyes Debt-Ceiling Fight Prize
Republicans leaning toward repeal of an Obamacare provision as their price, instead of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Target Executive Apologizes for Cyberattack
Lawmakers seek legislative fix for growing problem
In the Ring: Harry Reid, John McCain Look to KO Boxing Brain Injuries
In a rare bipartisan moment, Reid and McCain come together to fight boxing head injuries
Deficit Down But Health Costs to Bleed Red Ink Again
The Congressional Budget Office sees deficits falling in the short term but climbing over the next decade
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Academic Farcedom
The American Studies Association wants to boycott Israel…and us to pay for it.
Here’s What’s Troubling American Troops in One Chart
It’s about ‘combat experiences,’ not length of deployment
Sandra Fluke Inches Toward Congressional Run
Women’s rights activist seeks Democratic endorsement
Morning Must Reads: February 4
In the news: Christie on bridge scandal, Obama vs. O’Reilly part 2, Politicians remember Joan Mondale, GOP offers Obamacare alternative, and the Farm Bill vote