Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMay 8, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including another state legalizes gay marriage and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reveals how he's trying to slim down. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMay 6, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including Bill Maher suggests a new rule for those who want to strip away constitutional rights to ensure "justice" and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords gets a well-deserved honor. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigMay 4, 2013
"Our freedom is under attack like never before," said Chris Cox of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action on Friday at the gun lobby's big get-together in Houston. As if that wasn't enough, Texas Gov. Rick Perry opened his mouth. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMar 29, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including more legal troubles for former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig related to that infamous bathroom arrest and Barbara Walters' possible major announcement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMar 25, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including Ted Cruz's attempt to repeal Obamacare and why the debate on gay marriage may be over even before the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a pair of cases on the issue this week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Thomas Hedges, Center for Study of Responsive LawMar 21, 2013
Libertarians, whom the Republican National Committee has largely shut out, assumed a more energetic role at CPAC this year, using the failed election as evidence that the GOP should return to their philosophy's ideals. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 19, 2013
At first glance, last week's Conservative Political Action Conference looked like a hot mess. On closer inspection, it looked even worse. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMar 15, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including a Reuters editor is indicted on suspicion of aiding hackers and Barack Obama wants Democratic lawmakers to know he's not Dick Cheney. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMar 8, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including a new poll reveals the early favorite for the 2016 presidential race and a possible culprit is named in Los Angelenos' apathy toward this week's mayoral election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMar 7, 2013
Telling his colleagues he would "speak until I can no longer speak," Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., took to the Senate floor Wednesday to mount an old-school filibuster of John Brennan, President Obama's pick to head the Central Intelligence Agency. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigFeb 25, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including one lawmaker's efforts to ensure corporations can vote and Michelle Obama teams up with Jimmy Fallon for the "Evolution of Mom's Dancing." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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