Even though Rep. Paul Ryan’s newest 10-year spending plan balances the budget, he still doesn’t really care about the deficit.
Dinner Theater: Obama’s Hill Outreach and the Limits of Presidential Power
Meals and merlot can soothe raw relationships, but they won’t soften Republican opposition to higher taxes, or Democrats’ determination to preserve entitlement programs.
Franklin Graham Backs Universal Background Checks
The son of evangelist Billy Graham tells TIME why he has agreed to support President Obama in passing universal background check legislation.
Congress Guns for Iran, While the Administration Focuses on Engagement
How Congress united behind sanctions, and why that push may be stalling as the Administration seeks a diplomatic breakthrough…
Israel Uneasy on Iran Ahead of Obama’s Visit
America’s latest offer to Iran, reducing the country’s enriched-uranium output in return for lesser sanctions, may produce some friction for Obama as he visits Israel for the first time next week as President.
RNC Searches Silicon Valley For CTO
After Obama’s crack team trounced Mitt Romney’s efforts on the web, the Republican Party has decided to get a technological makeover.
Dueling Budgets and a Window for a Grand Bargain
Beyond the ideological fracas is the last best chance for a grand bargain this summer.
Grand Illusion or Grand Stand?
There is a real chance now to get a grand bargain in place before Labor Day.
“The notion of any of our leadership team having sex with a reporter makes me laugh out loud.”
— Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill on HBO's "House of Cards", according to Politico.
Hack Attack: China and the U.S. Trade Barbs on Cyberwarfare
On March 11, U.S. National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon said that Chinese hacking had become a “key point of concern” in bilateral relations.
War Drums Along the 38th Parallel
North Korea carried through on its threat to null the Korean War armistice, and cut off the Red Cross hotline linking the two Koreas…
Morning Must Reads: March 12
In the news: North Korea, sugary drinks, Palin’s Christmas book, Obama at the Hill, Ryan’s new budget plan, and the next pope.
Despite Talk of Cuts, Members of Congress Push More Spending
Even in this new age of austerity, sequestration and budget cutting rhetoric, powerful members of Congress are having their way, defending favorite programs and finding money for pet projects…