Sarah Palin flaunts her fertility
The former governor exemplifies a strange shift among female politicians.
Judges, judges, judges
With Obama’s judicial nominees no longer languishing in the Senate, can the GOP still be called obstructionist?
Poll: Americans view GOP in less favorable light than Democratic Party
Just 39 percent of Americans say they hold a favorable view of the GOP, while 46 percent say they hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party.
The awkwardness of Barack and Vladimir -- in 8 photos
Vladimir. Barack. And a whole lot of bad body language.
Defense of Marriage Act decision could expand rights for gay feds
But if law is overturned, some in same-sex marriages might not get full spousal benefits immediately.
Lew’s official signature a vast improvement
Looks like Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has been working on his penmanship.
GSA nominee testifies before Senate panel
President Obama's choice to lead the agency testified Tuesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Rep. Cummings releases a full IRS interview
The Democratic congressman said the interview "debunks conspiracy theories" about the IRS targeting controversy.
Rand Paul is the most interesting man in the (political) world
The Kentucky Senator has emerged as a prime mover in the party.
An October governor's election in New Jersey? Not going to happen.
There are some question marks in the New Jersey governor's race. But when it will be held isn't one of them.
Gabriel Gomez and the chicken-and-egg question
Which came first? The underdog candidate who took the race by storm, or the allied groups who swooped in with reinforcements? In Massachusetts, neither.
ICE director John Morton stepping down
Morton led the agency for four years after unanomous confirmation by the Senate.
Senate steps up pace on judges
The often lumbering chamber has set a lively pace on approving judicial nominations.
Hearing will examine 'reinventing government'
The hearing will pit leaders from the nation's largest federal-employee union against proponents of smaller government.
Jimmy Fallon on President Obama's approval rating (VIDEO)
He's just waiting on that Ryan Gosling bump.
Why Joe Biden is talking about guns
THE FIX | Why is the vice president is talking about guns? Four reasons taken together could explain it.
Why did FEMA deny funding after Texas fertilizer plant explosion?
FEDERAL EYE | The agency this month denied an appeal for millions of dollars in additional aid to help West, Tex., recover from an April 17 fertilizer-plant explosion that killed 15 people and decimated some 37 blocks of homes, schools and businesses.
Obama’s claims on illegal border crossings
What does a change in President Obama’s rhetoric say about the trends in border apprehensions?
The politics of restrooms
The expansion of the Senate women’s room is a big deal indeed, anecdotal evidence suggests.
A spokesman’s script
A line in the DoD’s report on ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ shows a spokesman sticking to his lines.
The Fix's best state-based political reporters -- in 1 Twitter list!
Follow the best political reporters in all 50 states in a single click!
The PR battle over Edward Snowden -- in two polls
One poll shows 30 percent of people disapprove of Snowden's actions; another shows 52 percent disapprove. So who's right?
How the immigration bill explains the Senate, in 10 anecdotes
Who convinced Rubio to join the gang and why did he agree? And what did Leahy do that irked Schumer? The answers can be found in a new New Yorker profile.
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