Now that Rep. Steve Stockman has made the surprise announcement that he will primary Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn next year, the famously incendiary congressman’s tweets are enjoying increased scrutiny. read story

The extraordinary career of President Obama can be mapped by his biggest speeches.From his stunning breakthrough at the Democratic convention of 2004 to his measured discussion of race in the middle of the primaries in 2008; from his moving remarks after the massacre in Tucson to his sweeping second inaugural address last year. read story

“I think you have to connect with women on an emotional level,” Iowa Senate candidate Mark Jacobs said in a local television interview Sunday. read story

President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron pose for a photo during the memorial service of South African former president Nelson Mandela. read story

The remarks came during an annual GOP gathering in Hot Springs, Va. read story