In Today's Hopper

GOP's Foxx: Republicans Passed Civil Rights Act

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 19, 2009

Republican House member says it was the GOP, not LBJ or the Democrats, who passed civil rights laws. more >>

Sabato: The Democrats Aren't Doomed

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 13, 2009

The popular political pundit doesn't buy the GOP belief that the House will shift in 2010. more >>

Hear All About It: the Top 10 Talkers in Congress

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - October 20, 2009

Site charts the top 10 congressional talkers and the words they speak most often. more >>

Administration Eyes Way to Block Texting While Driving

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - September 28, 2009

Technology to block calls and texting in your car is among ideas expected at the transportation summit. more >>

Clinton Rejects Carter's Claim on Racism Against Obama

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - September 22, 2009

Bill Clinton tells conservative Newsmax that Carter is wrong in blaming racism for opposition. more >>

Competitive Enterprise Institute Protests World Car-Free Day

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - September 21, 2009

World Car-Free Day is called hurtful to the poor, the handicapped, and the elderly. more >>

Media Coverage of Obama Grows More Negative

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - September 14, 2009

Obama's positive press coverage has slipped from 59 percent to 43 percent. more >>

Supporters of Healthcare Reform Start Bus Tour

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - August 25, 2009

The antireform movement had largely drowned out those in support of the healthcare bill. more >>

Ad: Health Insurance Companies Are Death Panels

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - August 21, 2009

A new Americans United for Change ad strikes back at conservative politicians. more >>

Challenging Obama, Dean Fights for Public Option

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - August 18, 2009

Former Democratic Party boss Howard Dean is back in fighting form. more >>

Rivals Spitzer and Blodget Talk Comebacks

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - August 10, 2009

Spitzer talks family and comeback in a Yahoo interview with former Wall Street tech analyst Blodget. more >>

Healthcare Reform Debate Hits the Airwaves

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - August 3, 2009

A new Americans United for Change ad is airing on national cable this week. more >>

Possible Swine Flu Hits the Senate Page Program

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - July 29, 2009

A memo goes out warning senators of the possible infection. more >>

Top 5 White House Christmas Ornaments

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 23, 2009

Lincoln and the presidential seal top a new listing for Whispers of the top 5 ornaments. more >>

Potential 2012 Candidate Mitch Daniels's Harley Ride

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 16, 2009

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is inviting friends on a motorcycle ride August 14-15. more >>

Job Search: Talking Taxes for the IRS Pays Big Money

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 15, 2009

Why is the IRS a great place to work? How about the $134,000 for a PR job? more >>

Full-Service Palin Site: Conservatives4Palin.com

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 9, 2009

There's a one-stop-shop site that's taking over the Sarah space: Conservatives4Palin. more >>

Ronald Reagan's Letter to Michael Jackson

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - July 8, 2009

The president sent Jackson a letter after he was injured filming a commercial. more >>

NRA Says Sotomayor Is Antigun

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 7, 2009

The National Rifle Association raises worries about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. more >>

Bloggers Positive About Palin's Resignation

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 6, 2009

Many view Palin more positively than before she quit. more >>

Pro-Obama Group Says Energy Bill Will Create Jobs

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 1, 2009

Americans United for Change go to bat for President Obama's energy bill. more >>

Obama Administration Launches Technology Spending Tracker

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 30, 2009

The IT Dashboard is a new Web tool for agencies and taxpayers. more >>

Michelle Obama: A Professional Mom

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 26, 2009

Vicki Stern-Brown, creator of Promom Couture, sent the first lady some T-shirts. more >>

Obama to Host a Hawaiian-Style Luau for Congress

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 24, 2009

If arm twisting doesn't work, then food might, as Obama treats lawmakers to a Hawaiian-style luau. more >>

<em>Bones</em> Star Urges Waxman to Help Chimps

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 23, 2009

Emily Deschanel, star of Fox's Bones, wants to know if Rep. Henry Waxman has a soft spot for chimps. more >>