"[The] president was in the middle of his reelection," the Republican senator says.

The numbers differ from last week's PPP survey.

Industry sources and lobbyists say they're worried it could become a target for deficit hawks.

The panel greenlights four hydropower bills, including two that have passed the House.

The agency is exploring the idea of putting a private company in charge of the screenings.

Beverly Johnson says the disorder needs more funding and reasearch from Washington.

The administration releases data about wildly different charges for common procedures.

Provisions would require employers to check legal status with both documents and photos.

Eight Democratic recruits have been tapped.

The NRA is no longer the only group in the debate with money, power and some signs of staying power.

Some South Carolina conservatives loathe him, but more respect him right now.

POLITICO's Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei, Maggie Haberman and John Harris tackle the top stories.

Opinion: The deceptive spin that blamed a video for the Benghazi attack is ever more egregious.

They discuss the industry's response to Hurricane Sandy and preparations for this storm season.

The current exodus to New York reflects something of an historic shift.

Most committee Republicans will argue that the path to citizenship is too easy.

Washington is casually strolling into a five-month political and legislative minefield.

Opinion: The push to change the FEC overlooks the dangers of regulating citizens' political involvement.

POLITICO Pro Report: The panel is expected to focus on pre-attack law enforcement cooperation.

Opinion: It's difficult to establish a home while saddled with loan payments.