Politics Nov 01 This ex-CIA officer is making her first run for Congress. Can she push out a tea party star? By Jessica Yarvin
Politics May 02 The Heritage Foundation ousts Jim DeMint after power struggle Dozens of Republican in Congress wrote a love-letter of sorts to DeMint on Monday. They praised him for serving as an inspirational conservative figure "even when confronted by overwhelming opposition, bitter criticism and nagging skepticism."… By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press
Politics Aug 01 Rep. Eric Cantor to step down Aug. 18 RICHMOND, Va. -- After a stunning primary election loss, former Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Friday that he will resign his seat in the House of Representatives months earlier than expected. By Alan Suderman, Associated Press
Politics Jun 13 Dave Brat avoids the press for days after defeating Majority Leader Cantor For the three days since Dave Brat took down House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the GOP primary Tuesday, he's been holed up in his suburban home, avoiding the reporters and TV trucks waiting out front. While the world wants… By Alan Suderman, Associated Press
Politics Jun 10 House Majority Leader Eric Cantor defeated in Virginia primary House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was defeated Tuesday by a little-known economics professor in Virginia's Republican primary, a stunning upset and major victory for the tea party. By Alan Suderman, Associated Press