The NRSC is accusing Senate Democrats of pressuring the IRS to take action against conservative groups.

A former staffer to Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) is seeking his old boss's seat in Congress. Read more...

A second Republican has launched a bid to challenge Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) in 2014, potentially setting up a fight between the establishment and conservative wings of the GOP.

Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) is promising he won't let his state party nominate an "anti-civil liberties, pro-corporate welfare" candidate in the race for the Senate.  Read more...

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is running online ads in the districts of seven vulnerable Democrats tying them to the IRS scandal and asking them to condemn the agency's behavior

Republicans are trying to bully Hillary Clinton out of running for president by attacking her on Benghazi, David Axelrod said.

Targets include GOP Reps. Chris Gibson (N.Y.), Michael Grimm (N.Y.) and Joe Heck (Nev.).

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) could announce he is running for New York City mayor as early as next week, according to a report.

The New York Post reported on Wednesday that a source close to the former congressman told the paper that he’s “definitely running.” Sources said they expect Weiner to make the announcement before Memorial Day on May 27.

A Tea Party group has endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) due to his outspoken criticism of the IRS' targeting of conservative groups.
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