White House Blames Tax Cut Rejection On GOP

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney accuses Senate Republicans of rejecting financial relief for millions of working Americans by voting against a measure to extend a payroll tax cut by another year.

White House: No Apology For Pakistan Raid

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney emphasizes that the administration expressed condolences over those killed in the recent Pakistan raid, but did not apologize.

First Lady Gives Holiday Preview

First Lady Michelle Obama Wednesday offered children and reporters a preview of the White House’s holiday plans.

The Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives

By Lisa Kellman

It took over two dozen workers and more than two hours to set up the 63 foot tree for the Capitol Monday.  It traveled 4,280 miles from California to its final destination in Washington D.C.

Postal Workers Protest Privatization Of USPS

Postal Workers protest the privatization of the U.S Postal Service outside of the National Press Club on Monday and disrupt remarks by Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe.