Topic: Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Gabrielle Giffords appears for debt deal vote (VIDEO)

Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head in January, surprised many when she appeared for the historic House vote on the debt deal, Monday.

Allen West calls Democratic leader 'vile' and 'despicable.' What set him off?

Rep. Allen West (R) of Florida was angered by comments about him by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) on the House floor, so he wrote her an angry response. Both sides look to profit.

Anthony Weiner scandal: Is anything in Congress private anymore?

Rep. Anthony Weiner finally acceded to demands that he resign because of his 'sexting' scandal. The incident further opens private lives in Congress to public scrutiny.

Anthony Weiner 'sexting' affair turns into political blame game

Democrats calling for Anthony Weiner's resignation are piling on as Republicans say they should have done so sooner. Hillary Clinton, experienced in such matters, has taken Weiner's wife under her wing.

Gabrielle Giffords photos inspire friends and strangers alike

New photos of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the Tucson attack in January, bring relief at evident progress. She still struggles to communicate, but friends say “she looks beautiful.”

Abandoned by party leaders, how long can Anthony Weiner hang on?

In a major blow to Rep. Anthony Weiner’s attempt to hold onto his job in the wake of a “sexting” scandal, three top Democratic leaders Saturday told the embattled New York congressman that he has to go.

To DNC's Wasserman Shultz, Republicans' record is 'antiwoman'

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chairwoman of the DNC, says GOP targeting of Planned Parenthood and the effort to further restrict abortion funding are part of a Republican ‘war on women.'

Was the auto bailout Mitt Romney's idea?

Mitt Romney is saying that the auto bailout looks a lot like what he suggested in 2008. Yes, and no. But there are good reasons why Romney's bringing it up – and why Dems are fighting back.

DNC chair Wasserman Schultz: Don't make Israel a partisan issue (VIDEO)

Obama's recent Middle East policy speech didn't significantly hurt his support from Jewish voters, says Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the DNC.

DNC chair: Without the auto bailout, we'd all drive foreign cars (VIDEO)

The GOP's anti-bailout stance 'would have let the automobile industry in America go down the tubes,' said Democratic Party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

Democratic Party chair: Americans reject 'hard-core, radical' GOP agenda (VIDEO)

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the new chair of the Democratic National Committee, says that Medicare is just the first glimpse of a 'radical, right-wing' GOP agenda that voters don't want.

Does upset in House special election matter? Dueling views from party leaders.

A Democrat pulled off an upset in a special election in New York's 26th District. DNC's Debbie Wasserman Schultz sees a repudiation of Republicans' stance on revising Medicare. NRCC's Pete Sessions sure doesn't.

From American Jews, a wide reaction to Obama's Middle East speech

Obama was no doubt mindful of Jewish voters in giving his Middle East speech. He'll need to work hard to win their backing again in 2012, and many are skeptical of his support for Israel.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz: A good fit to replace Tim Kaine at DNC?

President Obama is reportedly set to name Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, considered a rising young star in the party, as the new chairwoman of the DNC, replacing Tim Kaine.

Congress wears black and white ribbons during State of the Union

Members of Congress wore black and white ribbons during President Obama's State of the Union address. What do the ribbons mean?

Debate over health care repeal: five gauges of House civility

In the wake of the Tucson shootings, Congress was, briefly, awash in talk of the need for a more civil, less caustic tone in politics. This week’s vote to repeal health-care reform, President Obama’s signature domestic achievement, provided a formidable test – and produced mixed results. Here are five ways to break it down.

John Boehner speech falls victim to latest in spin: the 'prebuttal'

John Boehner, House Republican leader, hadn't even delivered his speech on the economy Tuesday morning before Democrats had attacked with a 'prebuttal' – responding to a news event before it happens.

Palin: Obama regrets not picking Hillary

Women lawmakers, at convention, hammer pay equity issue

Citing hardship to women during the economic slump, they argue for legislation to strengthen protections against wage bias.

Opinion: Congress's unsound fury over Big Oil

Movie theaters capture more windfall profit than oil companies.

Obama struggles to stay above fray

In striking back harder against Clinton, is he undercutting his message?