Politics

Arlington National Cemetery Investigation

The Army opens a broad new probe into Arlington

The move comes in the wake of a Salon investigation, but results so far are mixed
Mark Benjamin
Afghanistan

Obama to announce Afghanistan plans next week

The president is reportedly ready to unveil his decision about what to do next in the ongoing war
Alex Koppelman
Fox News

Fox News execs cracking down on mistakes

The network's been caught in some embarrassing errors recently; its brass is trying to put a stop to that
Alex Koppelman
2009 Elections

Hoffman concedes NY-23 race -- again

The conservative favorite had retracted his concession, but won't challenge the final results
Alex Koppelman
Afghanistan

Paying for the war in Afghanistan

A group of powerful House Democrats pushes for Congress to reckon with the costs of the U.S. presence
Gabriel Winant
Lou Dobbs

Prepare yourself, America, for President Dobbs

The former CNN host says he's considering a run for the White House in 2012
Alex Koppelman
Joe Lieberman, I-Conn.

Lieberman really, really dislikes public option

The Connecticut senator rules out any form of the idea, including a compromise proposed by a Republican
Alex Koppelman
Glenn Beck

Beck prepares the two major parties for burial

The Fox News host takes his shtick to a whole new level
Alex Koppelman
Republican Party

RNC considers instituting a purity test

Conservatives within the party leadership want to blacklist any candidate who strays too far from their line
Alex Koppelman
Lou Dobbs

Hasta la Vista, Lou Dobbs

A Spanish-language newspaper doesn't hide its glee in seeing the anti-immigration host depart CNN
Alex Koppelman

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Monday, Nov 23, 2009 10:29 PST

The best campaign ad ever?

A candidate for mayor in New Orleans comes up with a creative way to sell himself Video
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 09:15 PST

Glenn Beck has some really big plans

The Fox News host has -- honestly -- a 100-year plan to roll back the secret, massive socialist conspiracy
Gabriel Winant
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 07:40 PST

Time to go courting Republicans for healthcare bill?

With some Senate Democrats unenthusiastic about reform legislation, votes may have to come from elsewhere
Alex Koppelman
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 17:09 PST

Senate Democrats' healthcare bill clears first hurdle

Majority Leader Harry Reid managed to round up 60 votes to open debate on the legislation
Alex Koppelman
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 16:01 PST

Reid has 60 votes -- for now, at least

The Senate Democrats' healthcare reform bill will pass its first test, but there are roadblocks ahead
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 17:01 PST

The Senate vs. the House on healthcare reform

A guide to the key differences between the two bills
Emily Holleman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 14:39 PST

Real life is stranger than parody

A movie about the Tea Parties and a PSA featuring the president and NFL stars have more in common than you'd think Video
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 13:41 PST

Hoffman decision on election challenge this weekend

Victory's out of reach for now, but the conservative candidate may try to overturn the results
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 12:01 PST

Nelson off the fence on healthcare vote, Lincoln not

Key Democratic senators are being closely watched as the first test of the Senate reform bill approaches
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 10:30 PST

Obama falls below 50 percent in Gallup poll

A symbolic milestone is reached as the president's approval rating drops further
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 08:50 PST

Intra-party feuds fuel Senate primary campaigns

Incumbent senators are hearing footsteps behind them, and in some cases it's their own party that wants them gone
Gabriel Winant
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 07:37 PST

"A whale is in trouble -- I have to go!"

A certain former vice president's reputation for being wooden and humorless turns out to be undeserved Video
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 15:45 PST

Victory slips from Hoffman's grasp again -- blame ACORN!

It's still possible the conservative could challenge the results of a special election, but for now, he's lost
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 13:35 PST

Lieberman to liberals: Bite me

The senator laughs off suggestions of retribution if he votes down healthcare reform legislation
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 12:29 PST

Senate to hold healthcare vote Saturday

Majority Leader Harry Reid needs to round up 60 votes in order to begin debate on his reform bill
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 10:54 PST

Report: Giuliani not running for governor; Senate instead?

The former New York City mayor is reportedly considering a run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 09:34 PST

Majority of Republicans think ACORN stole election for Obama

A new poll shows a sizable minority of the country believes the president's election wasn't legitimate
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 07:37 PST

Hoffman retracts concession, says ACORN stole election

The conservative candidate worries about "scheming behind closed doors"
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 18:19 PST

Does Sarah Palin make GOP governors nervous?

The two newest Republican governors offer weak explanations for why they didn't campaign with the former Alaska one
Mike Madden
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 17:05 PST

Reid unveils details of healthcare reform bill

"Tonight begins the last leg of this journey," the Senate majority leader says at a press conference
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 14:13 PST

CBO: Reid bill costs $849 billion, deficit down $127 billion

The majority leader gets some good news about his version of healthcare reform legislation
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 13:40 PST

McCain defends former aides from Palin's criticism

The Arizona senator has asked his old staffers not to battle publicly over "Going Rogue," but he spoke up anyway
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 12:35 PST

Poll: Obama falls below 50 percent approval

The White House gets some bad news, as a reliable pollster finds the president in dangerous waters
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 10:26 PST

Obama says Guantanamo won't be closed on deadline

The president says the controversial detention facility won't be shuttered by January
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 08:50 PST

New poll: GOP demands purity of essence

Republicans are off the deep end now, but pragmatism can wax and wane in a party over time
Gabriel Winant

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