Koch Brothers Face Backlash, Colbert Reacts to Sister’s Loss, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 10, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama shifts his attention and Gabrielle Giffords' gun control group gears up to go head to head with the NRA. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mark Sanford’s Appalachian Spring

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 8, 2013 "I want to publicly acknowledge God's role in all of this," declared a victorious Mark Sanford as he celebrated an unlikely political rebirth Tuesday night with a sermon praising the supreme being and the many "angels" who helped the once-disgraced former governor along the way. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mark Sanford Beats Stephen Colbert’s Sister in Congressional Race

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig May 8, 2013 Yes, the same Mark Sanford who as governor of South Carolina in 2009 blew off Father's Day for a love jaunt to Argentina just persuaded the state's Bible Belt voters to give him another chance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gun Control’s Second Chance, Limbaugh in Trouble, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 7, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the House's 37th attempt to appeal Obamacare, and George Takei has some suggestions on how to deal with anti-gay hypocrites. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ted Cruz’s Presidential Buzz, Mark Sanford’s Special Election Chances, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 6, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Bill Maher suggests a new rule for those who want to strip away constitutional rights to ensure "justice" and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords gets a well-deserved honor. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bush Talks Cheney Relationship, Jon Stewart Blasts Congress, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 25, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including an ex-Mitt Romney intern is arrested on suspicion of sexually extorting women and Mark Sanford debates a cardboard cutout of Nancy Pelosi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Party Backs Away From Sanford, GOP Lawmaker Calls Women ‘Vaginas,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 18, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a bipartisan gun control deal collapses in the Senate and a Texas congressman makes insulting comments about the Boston Marathon bombings. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Public Opinion Shifts on Pot, Colbert Declares War on Scarborough, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 5, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Connecticut's tough new gun laws and a recently created PAC looks to support candidates based on one nonpolitical trait. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Cuts His Own Pay, O’Reilly Explodes at Ingraham, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 4, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including RNC Chairman Reince Priebus accuses Democrats of supporting "infanticide" and the big obstacle Mark Sanford faces in his political comeback. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Senator Endorses Gay Marriage, Hannity Stoops to New Low, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 3, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the NRA's new plan to make schools "safer" and Bill Maher scores a small victory against Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Former RNC Chair Steele Slams GOP, Colbert’s Sister Wins Primary, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 21, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the latest efforts by Congress to avoid a government shutdown and Michele Bachmann tries to run away from a reporter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )