Ash Carter is confirmed by the Senate and President Obama signs a suicide prevention bill.
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Missing the Point on the “Nuclear Option”
Embracing the "Nuclear Option" wouldn't change anything.
Concealed-Carry Bill Pulled Because it Would Apply to Gay Spouses
Does opposition to gay rights trump gun rights?
GOP Rep: Obama Might Use AUMF to Help ISIS and Destroy Western Civilization
Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) has a conspiracy theory.
Sigh of Relief
A Montana state rep. wants to ban tight pants while a Texas state rep. wants to appoint lawyers for fetuses.
GOP Rep: Lawsuits and Shutdowns Aren’t Good Enough, Where’s the Impeachment?
Walter Jones wants to impeach the president for the unconstitutional actions he hasn't taken.
Not So Fast
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback may have opened the door for a federal lawsuit.
Boehner, McConnell Blame Each Chamber for DHS Impasse
I love the smell of infighting in the morning.
Dangerous Deniers
The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.
Sam Brownback Scores One for Hate, Reverses LGBT Non-Discrimination Order
No word on whether or not this will plug holes in Brownback's budget.
Creepy Robot of the Day
Introducing Spot.
Abandon All Reason, Ye Who Enter Here
Ted Cruz says shutting down just one federal department isn't enough.
Tennessee Drug-Testing Program Finds 0.2 Percent Positive Results
Supporters say it's a "good use of taxpayer money."
Still Waiting
We're still waiting for an apology.
Ted Cruz: Someone Better Clean Up This Mess I Made
Ted Cruz insists that he has been a voice for reason.
The Next Witch Hunt
Oversight Committee chairman Jason Chaffetz has launched his first witch hunt.
Poll: Wave of New Abortion Restrictions Not Good Enough for Republicans
There are far more abortion restrictions on the books today that there were in previous years, but Americans are more dissatisfied than ever with the state of abortion restrictions in America. The...
Death Before Obamacare
Conservatives in Tennessee are divided over whether or not they should expand Medicaid under Obamacare and the primary obstacle to doing so appears to be the popular moniker "Obamacare." Governor...
For The Win
Artist - Bruce Plante In other news, Republican lawmakers in Wyoming have blocked their Republican governor from expanding Medicaid. Score one for death. Meanwhile, the first round of Governor Sam...
Discriminating Creationists File Lawsuit for Discrimination
The owners of the Noah's Ark Theme Park in Kentucky have filed a lawsuit against the state because the park will not receive tax breaks. The park was denied tax breaks after it was revealed that only...