Hastings tells Texans: ‘Let it go’
That’s the advice he gave them in an interview with CNN, in response to outrage from the Texas delegation over his comments this week that Texas is “a crazy state.”…
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HUFFPOST HILL – Schock Staffer’s Early Exit Poses Challenge For ‘Downton’ Writers
An Aaron Schock adviser resigned for posting racist messages on Facebook — this never would’ve happened had a wireless not been installed in Downton. The White House politely reminded Tom…
An Obamacare ‘Replacement?’ Don’t Believe The Hype
It’s Obamacare replacement season! Or at least, that’s what congressional Republicans want people to believe. Nearly five years after the Affordable Care Act became law and two years into its…
House Democrat Warns Against Moving Forward With Immigration Lawsuit Without Hearings
WASHINGTON — If House Republicans want to pursue a “seriously misguided” lawsuit against the president over immigration, they shouldn’t do it by pushing through a resolution without going through a…
Former Aides Confirm That Obama Was Irritated With Mitt Romney’s Concession Call
Two former top White House aides came to the defense of David Axelrod, a former advisor to President Barack Obama, on Thursday after one of Mitt Romney’s former aides said…
Montana Considers Anti-Bullying Law Like Every Other State Has
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana legislators on Wednesday considered whether to join every other state in the nation in putting anti-bullying policy into law. A bill introduced by Rep. Kimberly…
Arizona Senators Want To Make It Easier To Legislate Behind Closed Doors
WASHINGTON — Arizona lawmakers are pushing to provide elected officials with more privacy as they draft legislation because they say the state’s requirements for open meetings make it too difficult…
People Don’t Really Care If Politicians Smoked Pot In High School
Hardly anyone thinks candidates’ high school drug use is a reason not to vote for them, according to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll. A Boston Globe profile of former Florida Gov….
David Axelrod Book Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Drama Of Obama Campaign And Presidency
Longtime Democratic operative and Obama aide David Axelrod tried to talk the president out of running for the U.S. Senate in 2004, according to Axelrod’s upcoming memoir to be published…
Jindal rails against Common Core
READ: Jindal says some Muslms are trying to ‘colonize’ the West And as he considers entering the ring of candidates vying for his party’s nomination, Jindal staked out more than…
The NRA’s Diabolical New Plan for Killing Gun Laws
It’s been two years since the push to expand background checks for gun purchases in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre fell short in the Senate. Since then,…
Ben Cole, Top Aide To Rep. Aaron Schock, Resigns Over Controversial Facebook Posts
Ben Cole, a top aide to Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.), resigned on Thursday after controversial posts from his Facebook page comparing black people to zoo animals were published by ThinkProgress…
After staff shake up, who will turn off lights at Obama’s White House?
A White House official acknowledged there could be more staff changes in the coming months. But several trusted advisers of the President are expected to remain, giving the West Wing…
Here’s The Biggest Problem With Obama’s New Trade Push
WASHINGTON — In trying to win support for a controversial new trade pact in Asia, President Barack Obama has been offering one major reason why the deal is so important:…
What will Putin do if U.S arms Ukraine?
That prospect is increasing as the United States openly accuses its former Cold War foe of sending tanks and troops in unmarked uniforms across the border into eastern Ukraine, boosting…
White House to request permission to fight ISIS
White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters the administration will send “specific language” of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force to Congress “relatively soon.” And Boehner told…
These States Don’t Require Vaccinations For Home-School Students
Half of U.S. states don’t require home-school students to be vaccinated against diseases that include measles, chickenpox and hepatitis B, according to an organization that advocates greater oversight of home…
Senators Push To Arm Ukrainians
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators pushed Thursday to send arms to Ukraine, saying in a Capitol Hill news conference that the United States needs to send “defensive,…
GOP Congressman’s Capitol Hill digs under spotlight
“I’ve never been an old crusty white guy,” he told ABC News. “I’m different. You know, I came to Congress at 27.” Schock is the first member of Congress to…
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Admitted To Hospital
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) was admitted to the hospital on Thursday for treatment for a blood clot in his leg, according to a post on his Facebook page. Snyder…
Jeb Bush Addresses 2016 And His Family Name
Jeb Bush is preparing for a run for president, and he would like you to know that he is not his brother. – “My dad is the greatest man alive….
Darrell Issa Wins #TBT This Week
It’s still early, but we think it’s safe to say Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) already won #tbt this week. Issa posted a photo of himself with a steely gaze and…
Democrats Aren’t Sure What They’re Going To Do About Bibi
WASHINGTON — It seems that House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to give a joint address to Congress has caused problems for just about…
House Republicans To Senate: We Did Our Job On DHS Funding, Now You Do Yours
WASHINGTON — The Senate failed a third time on Thursday to move forward with a House-passed bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security while also gutting the president’s…
Mo Brooks, Ben Carson Share False Narrative On Measles Outbreak
The following post first appeared on FactCheck.org. Rep. Mo Brooks and potential presidential hopeful Ben Carson both suggested a connection between illegal immigration and the spread of diseases such as…
Hillary Clinton demands release of ISIS captive
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is demanding the release of kidnapped Syrian lawyer and human rights activist Razan Zaitouneh. Zaitouneh, her husband and two other human rights activists…
This Photographer’s Images Beautifully Capture Everyday Life In Cuba
Photographer David LaFevor, an Assistant Professor of Latin American History and Digital Humanities at the University of Texas at Arlington, is working on an ongoing project on Latin America and…
SCOTUS puts temporary hold on Texas execution
Bower was convicted in 1984 of taking part in the murder of four men while attempting to steal an ultra-light aircraft. The state argues that Bower was “properly convicted and…
Two things that could hinder U.S. efforts to ‘destroy’ ISIS
President Barack Obama announced in a speech Wednesday night a plan for U.S. airstrikes in Syria, as well as increased U.S. support for the Syrian opposition. “In the fight against…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Says The Campaign Field Is ‘Being Polluted By Money’
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg doubled down Wednesday on her belief that Citizens United was the worst decision made by the current U.S. Supreme Court, saying it is the…