Mar 20
Can Stephen Colbert discuss his sister’s election race on TV?
It’s not unusual for a celebrity to run for political office, but what happens when a celeb’s relative runs for Congress–and her brother has a popular TV show? We’ll find out shortly as Stephen Colbert’s sister runs as the Democratic nominee for a House seat.
Mar 19
The Easter Bunny: A government budget victim?
We’re not sure what the Founding Fathers would think about a Washington beltway feud between Democrats and Republicans over the Easter Bunny. But it is happening at least for a few days in a budget-obsessed capital.
Mar 18
Fourth Amendment makes two digital privacy headlines
A new effort from Grover Norquist to protect digital privacy and an ongoing court fight over laptops at borders have put the Fourth Amendment back in the national headlines.
Mar 15
Senate misses deadline for shutdown resolution vote
As a potential government creeps slowly up on Congress, the Senate has missed a deadline its leadership set this week to pass funding past March 27th.
Mar 14
Postal Service stuck in middle of budget battle
The United States Postal Service’s ability to end Saturday mail delivery has made its way into the debate over funding the federal government after March 27.
