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Outraged Congressman Suggests He'll Abandon Republican Party Over Sandy Relief

“As far as I’m concerned, I’m on my own," says New York Rep. Pete King. Also says New Yorkers should stop donating to his party.

Alabama Department Of Homeland Security Releases Graphic Mass Shooting Preparedness Video

Run, hide, fight. A grim twist on the workplace training tape.

House Passes Fiscal Cliff Deal Over Conservative Nays

Top Republican leaders Eric Cantor and Kevin McCarthy abandon Speaker and vote no as economic collapse is narrowly averted. Paul Ryan's last minute change of heart.

Chris Christie Shames Congress, Boehner For Sandy Relief Delay

"All I can tell you was this was the Speaker's decision — his alone," the New Jersey governor says.

Lieberman Begins

Few political figures in recent memory leave as conflicted a legacy as Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman, whose stellar, frustrating political career ends Wednesday. But documents from his time at Yale University show how his beliefs and record reflect the influence of his closest mentors, liberal and conservative.

Republican Tensions Stall Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill

A last-minute decision after a bitter "cliff" fight. "The speaker is committed to getting this bill passed this month," says a spokesman.

Congressman Disses Fellow Republican's High School Attendance

Retiring congressman Steve LaTourette takes a dig at his high school classmate, and fellow Republican, Darrell Issa while Wolf Blitzer plays things cool. "I didn't see him a lot in class."

Top Conservatives Abandon Boehner, Vote No On Fiscal Cliff Deal

Eric Cantor and Kevin McCarthy oppose the bargain. A break at the top.

9 Politicians Pissed Off About Sandy Relief Delay

Bipartisan outrage from elected leaders in New York and New Jersey, after House Republicans stalled the hurricane relief bill. "I truly feel betrayed."

Chuck Schumer At War With John Boehner Over Sandy Relief Bill

Railing against the "Boehner betrayal," Schumer sides with Cantor.

The Democrats' Coming Civil War

The party is poised for a showdown over Social Security and Medicare. Obama vs. the liberals.

Obama: I Won't Negotiate Over The Debt Ceiling

A victory lap around the fiscal cliff. Obama draws line in the sand for future deficit reduction talks.

Top Democrat Struggles To Explain Why Her Party Suddenly Supports Bush Tax Cuts

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz says the tax cuts, which the Joint Committee on Taxation says will increase the deficit by $750 billion over the next decade, are paid for.

Pennsylvania Governor Sues NCAA Over Penn State Sanctions

He calls the school's punishments illegal, citing "irreparable" damage to the state's economy.

House Republican Leaders Want This To Be The Last Fight Over DOMA

House leaders move to ensure the upcoming Supreme Court hearing considering the Defense of Marriage Act will be the last.

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