Congressional Republicans

Are Republicans Finally Understanding the Importance of Immigration Reform?

Several Republicans have come out to support a House of Representatives' immigration reform bill in the past week. Could this mean that the GOP finally understands the importance of the bill?

Americans Want House Republicans Ousted: 63% Say Speaker Boehner Should be Replaced

In a new CNN/ORC poll, a majority of Americans said that congressional Republicans do not deserve re-election, and that House Speaker John Boehner should be replaced.

Obama Approval Rating Breaks 50 Percent, Republicans Lose Faith in Their Congressional Leaders

President Obama’s approval rating is back above 50 percent, after falling below that benchmark in March. While the president’s numbers are recovering, they are still below his high of 55 percent shortly after his reelection last year.

Obama Polls 2013: President's Advantage Over Republicans on the Economy Is Gone

President Obama has long enjoyed the confidence of the American public when it comes to the economy, at least when his ratings are compared to those of Congressional Republicans.

Debt Ceiling 2013 Deadline Extended to Spring As Republicans Gear Up for Fiscal Showdown in March

The House GOP avoided a fight over the debt ceiling today, by passing a bill extending the country’ ability to pay its debts until mid-May.

113th Congress Sworn In, Boehner Retains Speakership, Christie Flips Out Over Hurricane Relief Delays: Daily Economic Politics Update

Today’s political and economic update from Washington sees some infighting among Republicans and many fresh faces.

Republicans and Dems Not Likely to Reach Deal as Fiscal Cliff Deadline Ends at Midnight

Those hoping to start the New Year with the avoidance of the "fiscal cliff" that will raise taxes for many Americans will be let down as new reports indicate that the U.S. House of Representatives won't be voting on any bills to avoid the deadline at midnight.