National Politics News

August 5, 2009 - 05:41 pm
NEWS FEED: Politico

VIDEO: Sotomayor faithful rally on Hill

Sens. Whitehouse, Schumer, Cardin and Menendez all spoke to the party faithful and extolled Sotomayor.

August 5, 2009 - 04:36 pm
NEWS FEED: Politico

Huck: Obama 'most pro-abortion' pres.

Mike Huckabee charged on Wednesday that Obama is the 'most pro-abortion president in U.S. history.'

August 5, 2009 - 04:29 pm
NEWS FEED: Politico

Ralph Reed warns GOP on Sotomayor

Ralph Reed urges GOP leaders to oppose confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

August 5, 2009 - 04:08 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Times

$2.4 Billion in Grants to Make Cars a Bit Greener

The Obama administration announced $2.4 billion in grants to make batteries, mostly for electric vehicles.



August 5, 2009 - 03:40 pm
NEWS FEED: Politico

Don't call her Nancy

"She will not want Newt calling her 'Nancy' in the ad," a Pelosi staffer wrote to enviro group in 2008.

August 5, 2009 - 03:35 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Observer

Bloomberg's Local Ad Buyer: Publisher Tom Allon

When Michael Bloomberg’s campaign calls Tom Allon, it is not to voice concerns about the coverage in one of the Manhattan-based newspapers he publishes.

Usually, it’s to arrange for him to place ads in weekly and ethnic newspapers throughout the...

August 5, 2009 - 02:46 pm
NEWS FEED: Politico

Obama touts stimulus in hard-hit town

"The battle for America's future will be fought and won in places like Elkhart," the president says.

August 5, 2009 - 12:49 pm
NEWS FEED: Politico

Cornyn hails declining Obama polls

Cornyn says President Obama's declining popularity is helping Republican prospects for 2010.

August 5, 2009 - 12:31 pm
NEWS FEED: Politico

Obama urges backers to fight 'lies'

In an e-mail, Obama asks supporters to commit to attending community events on health care.

August 5, 2009 - 12:16 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Times

Federal Agency Plans Distracted Driving Forum