Politics

Gov. Chris Christie Had Secret Weight-Loss Surgery

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey -- a famously heavy man -- had weight-loss surgery back in February. More

Sen. Chambliss Hits Hole-in-One While Golfing With President

Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., hit a hole-in-one while golfing with President Barack Obama and two other senators Monday. More

Will Subprime Mortgage Issues Sink Commerce Nominee?

Obama's Commerce Secretary nominee Penny Pritzker was involved in risky mortgage lending and has a rocky relationship with the labor movement. More

Russia Charging NASA $70M Per Astronaut for Flight to Space

NASA will have to pay Russia $8 million more for each astronaut sent to the space station via Russian spacecraft in coming years under a new contract. More

Rep. Paul Ryan Now Supports Gay Adoptions

Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan says he has changed his mind on the adoption of children by homosexuals and would not vote to ban such adoptions today. More

Former Congress Members Hold Hearings on Alien Coverup

A former Congresswoman is chairing a panel sponsored by the National Press Club to discuss whether or not aliens tried to contact Earth. More

Obama Picks NC Mayor for DOT Secretary

President Barack Obama has reportedly chosen Charlotte, North Carolina, Mayor Anthony Foxx to succeed Ray LaHood as the Secretary of Transportation. More