Boehner ‘no’ votes pile up  —  A bloc of at least 15 conservative lawmakers will vote Tuesday to deny John Boehner a third term as Speaker, more than the dozen who organized a botched coup attempt against the veteran Ohio Republican two years ago.  —  Hours before the vote, the number of Boehner defectors was building.

Republicans have a historic opportunity in this Congress.  We can pass significant legislation and push President Obama to the bargaining table for the first time in his presidency.  We can uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law.  We can expand liberty and economic freedom for all Americans.

White House threatens Keystone veto  —  The White House said on Tuesday that President Obama would veto legislation that approves construction of the Keystone XL pipeline if it passes Congress.  —  “If this bill passes this Congress the president won't sign it either,” …

Boehner Facing Dissent and Defections in Vote to Remain Speaker of House  —  WASHINGTON — Speaker John A. Boehner is all but assured of re-election to the top House leadership post when his colleagues vote on Tuesday, but the new term also could serve up the embarrassment of a potentially record number …

Hours before vote, small GOP opposition to John Boehner grows  —  Fifteen 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 …

Chris Christie Pushed Port Authority To Give Contract To Jerry Jones' Firm  —  Less than two years before Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones paid for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's tickets and travel to NFL games, government documents show Christie personally pushed the Port Authority to approve …