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The special prosecutor investigating whether criminal contempt statutes were violated in the government's botched case against Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) has scheduled interviews with the six Justice Department lawyers at the center of the episode, according to three sources familiar with the ef...
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana's U.S. attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and the former state prosecutor is "highly qualified" but eventually withdrew her nomination.
A spokesman for U.S. Sen. Max Baucus says the Montana Democrat was in a romantic relationship with the woman he nominated for U.S. attorney.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s first trip to Iowa promoting only herself promises to be something of a spectacle, even if she never runs for president.
When Republican Sen. Tom Coburn warned seniors, "you're going to die sooner" if Democrats pass health care legislation, it stood out as an memorable, unprovable moment in an opening-week debate over President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative.
A year after former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shot to fame and controversy as the GOP vice presidential nominee, some local Republicans hope she can help pull the party out of its morass of electoral defeats and recent scandals.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin had dinner the other day with the Rev. Billy Graham, which is sort of the Southern equivalent of having an audience with the Protestant pope.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus is defending recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana's U.S. attorney.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty can't see Russia from his house.
Since the November 17 release of former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin's autobiography, Going Rogue, I have been fascinated by the crowds and controversy that have...
Scattered conservatives want former Vice President Dick Cheney to do more than beat President Obama in the press. They want him to beat him in the 2012 election.
Frank opened with a few reality-show opportunities before taking a serious turn.
WASHINGTON — When Republican Sen. Tom Coburn warned seniors, "you're going to die sooner" if Democrats pass health care...
EDITOR'S NOTE: An occasional look at assertions by government officials and how well they adhere to the facts.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's announcement he would send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan got near-unequivocal support Tuesday from Sen. Mark Begich, a fellow Democrat. But Rep. Don Young and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, raised more questions about the buildup.
