Rodrigo Sermeño
Perez Nomination Inches Forward, But Senate Is the Real Hurdle
Republicans have criticized Perez for making decisions guided by left-wing ideology as the head of the DOJ's civil rights division.
GUILTY: Gosnell Case, State Restrictions Put Abortion Policy Front and Center
BREAKING: Gosnell faces the death penalty as he's convicted on three first-degree murder charges in the deaths of babies born alive.
Can the Pros of Domestic Drones Outweigh the Pitfalls?
They're the unmanned aerial vehicles that inspired the filibuster of the year, but some say they could drive economic growth.
Latest Crack at Campaign Finance Reform Not Pleasing Free-Speech Advocates
Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) call their Follow the Money Act of 2013 a bipartisan compromise.
To Tax or Not to Tax? The Online Sales Debate
The Marketplace Fairness Act would allow states to force Internet retailers to collect taxes from their customers.
Scuttling of Cantor Bill Reveals GOP Split on Healthcare
House conservative: "We’re shifting money from one part of Obamacare we don’t support to another part of Obamacare we don’t support."
Simpson-Bowles, the Sequel: Lawmakers Get Lowdown on New Deficit Reduction Plan
Something for each side to loathe: $740 billion in increased revenue over the next decade and a higher eligibility age for Medicare.
GOP Critical of Obama’s Pick for Labor Secretary
Perez questioned on various issues including voter identification laws and a St. Paul housing discrimination case. Related: Tom Perez: What You Need To Know About the Most Radical Cabinet Nominee
Controversial Cybersecurity Bill Passes House
New version nixed a provision that would have allowed the government to use data they receive from companies for national security purposes.
Demonstrators Pressure Congress Days from Immigration Deal
McCain: “Now is the time to get it done as quickly as possible.”
Rand Paul Argues GOP Case to Skeptical Students at Historically Black College
“Howard University Doesn’t Support White Supremacy" read a protester's sign as the senator said the story of emancipation is the history of his party.
Proposed Fixes to Dodd-Frank Highlight Ongoing Battle over Financial Regulation
Regulators identified the complex and interconnected nature of the numerous rules as the main reason for delay.
DOMA Rally Mix: Conservatives Backing Gay Marriage, Chaplains Fearing Religious Freedom at Risk
“Many of my friends in college who are gay are also either Republican or libertarian,” said one college student.
Foes and Proponents of Gay Marriage Demonstrate Outside Court
“I believe that everyone has the right to make their husband as miserable as I do,” read one poster held by a woman.
GOP: Administration Not Laying Out Consequences for Cyber Attacks
Rep. Marino: "China acted like it wasn’t happening and Russia simply said ‘so what?’”
A ‘Europeanization’ Warning at CPAC
Panelist: “I see America making the same mistakes Britain has made over the past 15 years."
GOProud at CPAC: ‘There Are a Few in Our Movement Who Just Don’t Like Gay People’
LaSalvia: "Opposing gay marriage is not, in and of itself, bigotry.”
Support Increasing for U.S.-EU Transatlantic Partnership
Top Senate trade officials warned that they want to ensure American companies see clear benefits.
McCain Sets Stage for Second-Term Challenges of Middle East Policy
“I hope that the president’s election motivates him to work more closely with Israel."
Obama’s Minimum Wage Call Sparks Familiar Debate in Challenging Economic Time
Rubio: “I want people to make a lot more than $9 an hour. I want people to make as much as they can."
Justice Dept. Still Under Pressure for Answers About Swartz Prosecution
Issa: "Ultimately, trusting a government is inconsistent with our founding words, 'We the people.' Aaron understood that."
Online Piracy Debate Continues to Divide Washington
Backlash to the free-speech implications of SOPA was huge, but that doesn't mean it's gone for good.
Obama Readies Unilateral Move on Cybersecurity
Even with a new Congress in session, the president will argue that lawmakers aren't moving fast enough.
Obama’s Treasury Appointment Shows He’s Gearing Up to Pick a Fight
What Jack Lew lacks in financial experience he has in rankling congressional Republicans. UPDATE: Opposition builds
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