A New York congressman who resigned under an ethics cloud has been under investigation for allegedly groping multiple male aides, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

An organization co-founded by the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney is under fire from prominent conservative lawyers who say a new Web ad unfairly questions the motives of Justice Department lawyers who previously represented suspected terrorists.

Israel approves the construction of 1,600 new homes for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem — a move that is sharply denounced by Vice President Joe Biden during a visit there.

A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.

Michelle Obama said Tuesday that she'll always cherish the moment she slipped into her inaugural ball gown, a one-shouldered, white chiffon design she wore for her first Cinderella-like spins on the dance floor as first lady.

Rep. Eric Massa, D-N.Y., admitted that he made a sexually-charged comment to an aide but implied that Democratic leaders used the investigation to pressure him to resign before the House holds a close vote on health care legislation that Massa has opposed.

Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn says he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence.

President Barack Obama ratcheted up his attacks against insurance companies Monday in a last-ditch attempt to get a reluctant public and skittish Democrats behind his health overhaul legislation.

In tandem with their quick bursts of information on Twitter, the online White House routinely turns to its blog, Facebook page or YouTube channel where President Barack Obama now posts his weekly address.

Though the Republican strategist acknowledged he has become synonymous with a bare-knuckled style of politics, he insisted in an interview airing Monday that the reputation is undeserved. He also spoke emotionally about his mother’s suicide when he was 30.

In private pitches to Democrats, President Barack Obama says he will persuade Congress to pass his health care overhaul even if it kills him.

In breaking the story around former presidential candidate John Edwards' infidelity, The National Enquirer has beaten mainstream papers at their own game.

David Axelrod feels the brunt of criticism over what many view as the administration’s failure to clearly define and disseminate President Obama’s agenda.