Defense attorneys have decided not to call any witnesses in the federal corruption trial of Robert Braddock Jr., a campaign aide to former Connecticut House Speaker Chris Donovan.More>>
Gov. Dannel Malloy's office said he will reimburse People magazine for the costs associated with his attendance to the White House Correspondents Dinner.More>>
Republican Mark Greenberg has entered the race for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, eight months after losing the GOP primary for the same seat.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:37:03 GMT
(CNN/POOL) – Three days after the White House counsel's office was first notified of the IRS targeting conservative groups, Steve Miller, the acting commissioner forced to resign, said nothing about theMore >
Three days after the White House counsel's office was first notified of the IRS targeting conservative groups, Steve Miller, the acting commissioner forced to resign, said nothing about the scandal during the hearing Friday.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:28:01 GMT
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:43:40 GMT
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The White House released emails related to the attack in Benghazi, Libya which killed four Americans. More >
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:17:10 GMT
(CNN/NY1) – The Justice Department has defended its decision to collect two months worth of Associated Press journalists' phone records without warning. Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday that subpoenasMore >
Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday that subpoenas for the AP's cell phone records were in response to a leak that posed a great threat to Americans.More >
Monday, April 8 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-04-09 02:08:01 GMT
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns.More >
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns. More >
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-19 12:00:13 GMT
(RNN) - Unlike their peers in the Senate who enjoy the luxury of 6-year job security, lawmakers in the House of Representatives must balance their legislative duties with the constant pressure of a 2-yearMore >
Despite leaving Capitol Hill and working in other sectors, several former members of Congress are returning to pick up where they left off. More >
Friday, March 1 2013 7:03 AM EST2013-03-01 12:03:14 GMT
Is the sequestration scare an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy? More >
One oft-cited study says sequestration cuts to military spending will cost about a million jobs and the nation's security will be compromised. But is that an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy?More >
Republicans are trying to block Obama administration overtures to Russia on missile defense, creating a potential obstacle to arms control talks.More >
Republicans are trying to block Obama administration overtures to Russia on missile defense, creating a potential obstacle to arms control talks.More >
A federal appeals court is backing the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S. commandos.More >
A federal appeals court Tuesday backed the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S. commandos.More >
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More >
The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status told Congress on Tuesday that he knew little about what was happening while...More >
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.More >
The farm bill the Senate is considering this week would cut some farm subsidies but also expand government-subsidized crop insurance, a safety net used by many farmers in case of bad weather or lost revenue.More >
A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook.More >
Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing...More >
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the...More >
Apple's CEO is disputing assertions by a Senate panel that the company avoids billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates.More >
President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term Monday, with hundreds of thousands expected in attendance for his public inauguration.More >
President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term Monday, with hundreds of thousands expected in attendance for his public inauguration.More >
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:29 GMT
(RNN) - Small airport towers that faced closure due to sequestration received another reprieve from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement on FridayMore >
The U.S Department of Transportation announced an extension of the 149 air traffic control towers that were scheduled to closed will remain open until Sept. 30.More >
Friday, April 5 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:47:20 GMT
(RNN) - The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP. In March the agency made the decision toMore >
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP.More >
Monday, March 18 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-03-18 12:43:27 GMT
(RNN) – Will it or won't it? As people fill out their tax forms this year, they ponder whether or not the sequester will delay their anticipated refunds. The short answer is no, but that is by no meansMore >
The sequester will not affect returns. However, the last-minute passing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act pushed back the start of tax season to Feb. 8.More >
Saturday, March 2 2013 12:48 AM EST2013-03-02 05:48:05 GMT
(RNN) - Hours before the budget cuts known as sequestration were set to take effect, President Barack Obama has signed the order to begin $85 billion in across the board reductions.Copyright 2013 RaycomMore >
Hours before the budget cuts known as sequestration were set to take effect, President Barack Obama has signed the order to begin $85 billion in across the board reductions. More >
Friday, March 1 2013 7:03 AM EST2013-03-01 12:03:14 GMT
Is the sequestration scare an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy? More >
One oft-cited study says sequestration cuts to military spending will cost about a million jobs and the nation's security will be compromised. But is that an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy?More >
Thursday, February 28 2013 4:01 PM EST2013-02-28 21:01:52 GMT
(RNN) - With the destiny of Friday's sequester – the automatic spending cuts scheduled to go into effect – coming quickly, many Americans seem to not quite care or really understand what's going to happen. SequestrationMore >
Sequestration has not gained the momentum on social media other government crises have. Some figure discussions will eventually end in a deal, some don't know what it is.More >
Thursday, February 28 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-02-28 20:12:08 GMT
Sorry for not responding. Here are some comments. You may use them if they suit your purposes. First, I would offer a disclaimer. The exact nature of the implications for specific fiscal actionsMore >
An economist took time to answer questions about the impending sequester and the economy of the United States. More >
Thursday, February 28 2013 11:29 AM EST2013-02-28 16:29:48 GMT
(CNN) – The White House responded to veteran journalist Bob Woodward who said Wednesday he was threatened by a senior Obama administration official following his reporting on the White House's handlingMore >
The White House has pushed back against journalist Bob Woodward's claim he was threatened via email.More >
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:18 PM EST2013-02-27 21:18:38 GMT
Some say the defense industry and military are exaggerating the impacts of sequestration. More >
While the defense industry and the military will experience many job losses should the budget cuts go into effect on Friday, some say their numbers will not be as high as they claim.More >
Sunday, February 24 2013 7:00 AM EST2013-02-24 12:00:11 GMT
(RNN/CNN) - The looming sequestration will create more than political posturing and finger pointing across the aisle. The forced budget cuts to take effect on March 1 would slow down a number of U.S.More >
The budget cuts set to take place on March 1 will mean more than long lines at the airport, affecting various forms of U.S. transportation.More >
Tuesday, November 6 2012 8:07 PM EST2012-11-07 01:07:40 GMT
President Barack Obama has won Connecticut's seven electoral votes, beating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in a state where registered Democrats heavily outnumber registered GOP voters. ConnecticutMore >
President Barack Obama has won Connecticut's seven electoral votes, beating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in a state where registered Democrats heavily outnumber registered GOP voters.More >
Monday, November 5 2012 11:11 AM EST2012-11-05 16:11:58 GMT
Republican Linda McMahon and Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy are traveling throughout Connecticut, making their final pitch to voters in the closely contested U.S. Senate race. Both have full schedulesMore >
Republican Linda McMahon and Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy are traveling throughout Connecticut, making their final pitch to voters in the closely contested U.S. Senate race.More >
Friday, November 2 2012 8:44 AM EDT2012-11-02 12:44:41 GMT
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill is touring polling places in Bridgeport, Trumbull and Greenwich that have been affected by Superstorm Sandy. Merrill was scheduled to meet with local election andMore >
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill is touring polling places in Bridgeport, Trumbull and Greenwich that have been affected by Superstorm Sandy.More >
Thursday, October 25 2012 11:54 AM EDT2012-10-25 15:54:31 GMT
Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon is scheduled to talk with Connecticut seniors about Social Security, Medicare and retirement security during an hour-long telephone call. AARP Connecticut isMore >
Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon is trying to assure Connecticut seniors that she won't support any reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits to current retirees and those soon to retire.More >
Wednesday, October 24 2012 8:58 AM EDT2012-10-24 12:58:39 GMT
Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy is holding a six percentage point lead over Republican Linda McMahon, according to a new Connecticut Senate race poll. The survey by Quinnipiac University, releasedMore >
Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy is holding a six percentage point lead over Republican Linda McMahon, according to a new Connecticut Senate race poll.More >
Tuesday, October 23 2012 10:34 AM EDT2012-10-23 14:34:26 GMT
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Waterbury this weekend to campaign on behalf of Chris Murphy, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Clinton will be appearing at a public event on SundayMore >
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Waterbury this weekend to campaign on behalf of Chris Murphy, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.More >
Tuesday, October 23 2012 7:47 AM EDT2012-10-23 11:47:01 GMT
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, appearing Monday with fellow Republican Linda McMahon in her campaign for U.S. Senate in Connecticut, slammed her opponent, Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, as so partisanMore >
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, appearing Monday with fellow Republican Linda McMahon in her campaign for U.S. Senate in Connecticut, slammed her opponent, Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, as so partisan "he might as well be Nancy Pelosi's butler."More >
Monday, October 22 2012 7:56 AM EDT2012-10-22 11:56:51 GMT
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is making stops in Connecticut to rally support for fellow Republican Linda McMahon in her campaign for U.S. Senate. Christie is scheduled toMore >
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is making stops in Connecticut to rally support for fellow Republican Linda McMahon in her campaign for U.S. Senate.More >
Gov. Dannel Malloy (File Photo)
