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John Boehner fires opening shot in potential debt-ceiling showdownIn a speech Tuesday, Speaker John Boehner will lay out his expectations for how the debt ceiling will be handled in the next round. His plan harks back to the House Republicans' position last year.
How Romney is fighting harsh charge he's a heartless job-killerTwo new pro-Obama ads are hammering Romney's former firm, Bain Capital, for the demise of a Missouri steel company. The counter-ad from the Romney camp focuses on a firm that Bain bolstered.
NBA playoffs: Thunder rolls over Lakers, 76ers nip CelticsNBA playoffs on Monday night saw Oklahoma City crush the Lakers, while Philadelphia beat Boston in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
Ron Paul effectively ends presidential campaignThe Texas congressman and libertarian favorite is still urging supporters to argue for his principles.
GOP shoots down civil unions in ColoradoRepublicans rejected the proposal in a special legislative session.
Obama "vampire" ads target Romney on economyThe President's re-election campaign is making a full-court press including TV ads, web video and media appearances.
Greece's economic woes may hurt USGreece's problems and the larger European debt crisis may impact banks, the stock market, trade and even the 2012 election.
Obama says gay marriage 'right thing to do'He appeared in front of a gay and lesbian leadership group at a fundraiser, in addition to appearances on "The View" and at Barnard College.
JP Morgan losses send Wall Street back to Capitol HillCongressional critics plan hearings to probe how America's largest bank posted $2 billion in trading losses – and whether new financial regulations, still being implemented, go far enough to rein in Wall Street abuses
Jerry Brown proposes billions in cuts. Are Californians getting his message?With California's budget shortfall soaring, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) proposes broad, painful cuts for state workers and programs. Without new taxes, he warns voters, the cuts will be even worse.
Post-traumatic stress now a leading concern for military familiesThe nonprofit Blue Star Families surveys military families and identifies their Top 5 concerns. Other concerns include shrinking retirement benefits and the effect of deployment on kids.
US and Pakistan make up. Will supply route to Afghanistan reopen?Pakistan signaled Monday it is ready to pull relations with the US out of the deep freeze – though the US has not yielded to key Pakistani demands. The result may be a reopening of a supply route through Pakistan for the Afghanistan war.
- Why Ron Paul's 2012 effort may not really be over
The Ron Paul campaign won't run ads in upcoming primaries, but Paul is still out to make his mark at the GOP's August convention. That means getting supporters elected as delegates and even picking up some 'stealth' delegates.
- With graduation speeches, Obama, Romney target 'must win' audiences
Obama, whose campaign is targeting women voters this election year, zeroed in on Barnard – a top women's college. Romney spoke two days ago at Liberty University, full of evangelicals.
2012 NBA playoff semifinals: Can the veterans turn back the upstarts?2012 NBA playoffs preview: Can Los Angeles Lakers turn back the well-rested Oklahoma City Thunder? Will Miami beat Indiana, even without Chris Bosh? Can Tim Duncan take San Antonio to victory over the L.A. Clippers? Lakers vs. Thunder Monday night 9:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Monitor BreakfastGOP campaign chiefs: Republicans will gain House seats in NovemberRepublican campaign chiefs predict that the GOP will pick up House seats in the November election despite hefty opposition, and that Mitt Romney will help the party to do so.
- Obama ad depicts Mitt Romney as job-killing 'vampire.' Over the top?
Obama's new 'Steel' ad picks up themes of vanquished Romney GOP rivals – that Mitt Romney is not a job creator but a job killer. But Romney was no longer with Bain Capital when the Kansas City steel mill went under.
- Who gets to keep shipwreck treasure? Supreme Court declines Spain case.
Lower courts ruled that $500 million in coins that US treasure hunters had recovered belongs to Spain. The Supreme Court turned away the salvagers’ appeal Monday.
Top 9 reasons Congress is broken Congress's approval rating is barely at 10 percent, and the venerable institution is filled with such rancor that moderates such as Sen. Olympia Snowe (R) of Maine are fleeing the place. From people who've previously served on the Hill comes this assessment of the top nine problems Congress faces today.- Top 9 reasons Congress is broken Congress's approval rating is barely at 10 percent, and the venerable institution is filled with such rancor that moderates such as Sen. Olympia Snowe (R) of Maine are fleeing the place. From people who've previously served on the Hill comes this assessment of the top nine problems Congress faces today.
