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Cut-down day
As promised, the Nationals made 13 roster cuts this morning, the biggest name among the bunch bei...
Washington snow trumps global warming again
Actual memo e-mailed to Capitol Hill reporters today (who says Democrats take themselves too seri...
Astros 5, Nationals 2
Another "L" in the books. On the bright side, the Nats played a much better game and got a solid...
Train traveling senator revealed
As suspected, Sen. Joe Biden was the lawmaker "stuck on a train because of the bad weather" ident...
Mr. Tiger goes to Washington
Several congressional heavyweights, always on the lookout for a savy photo-op, took advantage of...
A little slice of heaven
There are trailer parks and then there are trailer parks. \ \ \ On my way today to the Houston As...
On parents who supply the booze ...
U.S. Sen. Michael B. Enzi today applauded the U.S. Surgeon General's call to action for Americans...
Nats vs. Astros update
Hello from Kissimmee, spring home of the Houston Astros and site of today's showdown with the str...
Wrong about Nook?
I hate to keep beating a dead baseball team, but the weak hitting performances so far by Nook Log...
Cheney out? Not at all, Snow says
"The vice president still remains a trusted aide ... The vice president is somebody upon whose co...
The bitter inch
That horrible Washington weather. \ \ Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid took to the Senate floor...
Obama sends a message
It wasn't enough the two 2008 hopefuls crossed paths in Selma, Alabama, last weekend. \ \ Sen. Ba...
Hoyer frustrated with lack of minimum-wage progres
It's been more than a month since the Senate passed an increase to the minimum wage with much fan...
What's that scent?
That's what Rep. Jean Schmidt wanted to know as she strolled past a staffer in the Speaker's Lobb...
Nats vs. Braves, live from Viera
Good afternoon on a gorgeous day at Space Coast Stadium, where the Braves are in town for the sec...
Reaction to Libby verdict
Reaction to the conviction today of former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby on charges o...
By the numbers
Most politicians here on the Hill are happy to give reporters handouts bashing their opposing pol...
Raccoon attack!
OK, so my colleague Ken Wright comes racing into the press box a little while ago, clearly fluste...
Let the investigations begin
The first major investigation of the new Congress could also be a long one. \ \ "This may take a...