Activists Mount Anniversary Push to Undo Citizens United

Activists and reform advocates opposed to big money in politics have seized on the two-year anniversary of the Citizens United ruling to launch a multipronged campaign that targets Congress, the federal courts, the Securities and Exchange Commission and corporate executives.

Rep. Todd Platts to Retire

Rep. Todd Platts (R-Pa.) will announce this afternoon that he will not seek a seventh term in Congress, according to Republicans with knowledge of his decision.

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Obama Names Zients Acting OMB director

President Barack Obama today named Jeffrey Zients the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, replacing Jack Lew, who is set to take over as White House chief of staff later this month.

GOP Ready to Combat Payroll Tax Narrative

With the House returning this week for a short session and with one week to go before the president’s State of the Union address, Republicans are on the clock to unite around a message on a package to extend a payroll tax holiday, unemployment benefits and Medicare payments.

Upton’s Primary Challenger Back for Round Two

Former state Rep. Jack Hoogendyk announced today he will challenge Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.) for a second time in the Republican primary.

NRCC Begins Coordinated Spending in Oregon Special

The National Republican Congressional Committee has invested $85,000 for a late advertising push in Oregon’s 1st district special election.

Local Mayor Joins Race Against Hayworth in N.Y.

Tuxedo Park Mayor Tom Wilson announced a campaign for New York's 19th district today, giving Rep. Nan Hayworth (R) her third Democratic challenger.