Hours before vote, small GOP opposition to John Boehner grows  —  Thirteen House Republicans have now publicly proclaimed that they will try to strip John Boehner of a third term as speaker of the House.  —  That's well short of the number needed to push the public election into full chaos …

Two NYPD officers shot while investigating suspected robbery in the Bronx — BREAKING  —  Both officers were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where they are expected to recover, after one was shot in the back and the other was shot in the arm about 10:30 p.m. Monday in Fordham Heights.

Jeb Bush fundraising apparatus ready for takeoff  —  Jeb Bush's fundraising operation is about to get serious.  —  Allies of the former Florida governor are planning to roll out both a leadership PAC and a super PAC in the coming days in an effort to lock up major donors and give pause …

This post shamelessly uses Frederick County (Md.) Council Member Kirby Delauter's name without authorization  —  Kirby Delauter, a Frederick County (Maryland) Council Member threatens a local journalist (Bethany Rodgers) for ... using his name without permission in a newspaper article.  No, really:

Justice Insider: Lego model of Downtown featured unfriendly gun-toting guest at the police station  —  REQUEST TO BUY THIS PHOTO  —  ' CLASS="> VIEW SLIDESHOW  —  REQUEST TO BUY THIS PHOTO

‘Mysterious Beasts’ Spotted by Arizona Highway Cameras  —  A suspicious pack of what appeared to be a group of large animals has sparked a viral debate about a possible sasquatch sighting in Arizona.  —  The Arizona Department of Transportation was behind the latest announcement …

Sources: Chris Gibson Will Announce Retirement  —  Gibson is a New York Republican.  (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)  —  Rep. Chris Gibson, R-N.Y., will announce his retirement Tuesday, according to two GOP sources.  —  The Republican, who was re-elected to a third term in November …

The Secrets of the Toxic Disco Clam  —  The mantis shrimp is the undisputed lightweight champion of the sea.  With a punch as fast as a .22 caliber bullet, the crustacean terrorizes small prey along the ocean floor.  But now, an unexpected David has emerged from the depths to subdue this underwater Goliath …

Christie Faces Scrutiny Over Gifts From Cowboys Owner  —  Governor's Aides Said Gifts Acceptable Under State Policy  —  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie accepted a plane ride to Dallas and a seat at a Cowboys playoff football game in a luxury suite from team owner Jerry Jones …

Colonel, United States Army, Retired  —  It's fitting that 27 plus years of active and reserve service in the United States Army ended with a piece of paper, but those of us who had the chance to serve understand that the military runs on paper.  A paper enlisted me on May 20, 1987 …

State Dept. Can't Explain Why Cuba Isn't Fulfilling Promises Made in Obama Deal  —  State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki repeatedly refused to answer questions this afternoon about the 53 political detainees Cuba promised to release as part of a deal with President Obama to normalize relations with the United States.

Will 2016 Bring a Generational Shift in U.S. Leadership?  —  Be prepared for a watershed period in American politics.  —  This year and next are likely to represent something of a watershed period in American politics.  —  First, we have a “double open” presidential contest, with no incumbent running in either party.

Keystone XL: Not in our national interest  —  This week, the new majorities in the U.S. Congress will try to force approval of an oil pipeline that would carry the planet's dirtiest oil from Canada through the heartland of America to be refined and mostly shipped overseas.