Ginsburg wasn't ‘100 percent sober’ during State of the Union  —  Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admits to sharing some wine with her colleagues and not being “100 percent sober” for President Obama's State of the Union address in January.  —  During Obama's speech …

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's options fade as allies abandon him  —  In one of the most surreal days in Oregon political history, the state's top Democratic leaders called for Gov. John Kitzhaber to resign, and the governor vanished from public view.  —  With support of even allies evaporating …

Frustrated Republicans taste limits of majority control  —  Associated Press 3 hrs ago  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — A month into their newfound control of both chambers of Congress, it wasn't supposed to be like this for Republicans.  Instead of advancing a conservative agenda and showing voters they can govern …

Don't Ask Scott Walker About Evolution  —  Even if he does answer, it won't tell you anything.  —  Someone needs to keep Republican presidential candidates out of London.  —  Last week, during his trip to the city, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie caused a stir with a now-infamous comment in defense of vaccine “choice.”

Did Chief Justice John Roberts Save the Affordable Care Act?  —  The Affordable Care Act, President Obama's signature achievement, will soon face a challenge, in the Supreme Court case known as King v. Burwell, that could conceivably destroy it.  In fact, the Act may survive …

David Carr, Media Equation Columnist for The Times, Is Dead at 58  —  David Carr, who wrote about media as it intersects with business, culture and government in his Media Equation column for The New York Times, died at the office on Thursday.  He was 58.  —  For the past 25 years, Mr. Carr wrote about media.

Alabama police fire, arrest the officer who badly injured Indian grandfather during sidewalk stop  —  “Do not jerk away from me again, or I will put you on the ground.  Do you understand?”  —  Madison police officer Eric Parker today turned himself in to face assault charges …

Islamic State advances near Iraq base where U.S. advisers are stationed  —  BAGHDAD — Islamic State militants seized parts of a town in Iraq's western province of Anbar on Thursday, sparking fierce fighting within miles of a military base where hundreds of U.S. advisers are stationed.

SC SENATOR: WOMEN ARE “A LESSER CUT OF MEAT”  —  “REPUBLICAN” OFFERS SEXIST COMMENTARY ... DIRECTED AT SOUTH CAROLINA'S ONLY FEMALE SENATOR  —  Corbin's comments - made at a legislative dinner held in downtown Columbia, S.C. - were reportedly directed at S.C. Senator Katrina Shealy …

Obama amnesty creates loophole for illegal immigrants to vote in elections  —  Driver's licenses, social security numbers facilitate improper registration, officials warn

Arkansas Legislature Passes Bill Allowing LGBT Discrimination  —  The Arkansas legislature gave its final thumbs-up Friday to a bill will block cities and counties from enacting antidiscrimination laws that protect LGBT people.  —  The Arkansas House of Representatives voted decisively …

Hamline, William Mitchell law schools to merge  —  After four straight years of steep enrollment declines, St. Paul's two law schools could become one this summer.  —  Directors for the William Mitchell College of Law and Hamline University School of Law announced Friday that they've agreed to a long-rumored merger.