Presidents

A San Jose State University study found that 58 percent of Americans would support a 10-cent gas tax increase to maintain roadways, and 54 percent would support the tax if it would improve safety. (AP/Nam Y. Huh)

Gas tax is an investment, and should be treated that way

Jim Ely · July 18, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama has nominated Michael A. Carroll as inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development, an appointment that would fill a nearly two-year vacancy. (Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

President Obama nominates USAID IG, but many watchdog vacancies remain unfilled

Michal Conger · July 18, 2013 4:00 am

Another court rebukes Obama over recess appointments

Beltway Confidential

Another court rebukes Obama over recess appointments

Sean Higgins · July 18, 2013 4:00 am

Obama dismisses GOP anger over health law as ‘same old song and dance’

Obama dismisses GOP anger over health law as ‘same old song and dance’

Brian Hughes · July 18, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Chris Smith is one of Congress' champions of human rights.

Washington Secrets

Obama called ‘AWOL’ on human rights

Paul Bedard · July 18, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama stimulus fund recipients spending tax dollars without explanation

Kelly Cohen · July 17, 2013 4:00 am

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney: âThe data reflects that there is not support for the proposition that businesses are not hiring full-time employees because of the Affordable Care Act.â (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama to defend health care overhaul Thursday

Brian Hughes · July 17, 2013 4:00 am

Beltway Confidential

After re-election, Obama asked aides how to govern without Congress

Charlie Spiering · July 17, 2013 4:00 am

Role Model

Geoffrey Norman · July 16, 2013 12:01 pm

The National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning case will test the 200-year-old Senate confirmation check. (Thinkstock)

Supreme Court will decide fate of checks and balances

Nathan Mehrens · July 16, 2013 4:00 am

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, a former governor, is on Emily's List's women to watch in 2016. AP Photo.

Washington Secrets

Top Obama ally touts Janet Napolitano, Texas abortion defender Wendy Davis, for president

Paul Bedard · July 16, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Todd Young, R-Ind., has put forth a bill to delay the individual mandate for a year, to align it with the employer mandate. (AP File)

Examiner Editorial: Right way to block Obamacare

Washington Examiner · July 16, 2013 4:00 am