Amanda Seitz

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wrote an open letter to Republican freshmen in a Facebook post Thursday, as budget talks on Capitol Hill appeared to be at a standstill. (more)

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to be discharged from the hospital Thursday evening, governor's office spokesperson Kevin Roberts said in an e-mail to The DC. (more)

As Americans become increasingly fascinated by the budget battle and frustrated with politicians, George Clooney will soon unveil a film that questions the moral compass of Washington's political swamp. (more)

Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward, who oversees New York City’s Ground Zero rebuilding project, is working toward a 9/11 memorial site where family members can remember loved ones they lost --- while shopping and resting on park benches. (more)

Republican Rep. Billy Long thinks if Congress doesn’t shape up and pass a slim budget, it will follow in the footsteps of the drug-addicted and now deceased Amy Winehouse. (more)

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has responded to questions about her reportedly "incapacitating" migraines, saying her health is not an impediment to serving her country. (more)

The strategist behind former President George W. Bush is now handing out advice to presidential candidate Michele Bachmann. (more)

Foreshadowing a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Defense of Marriage Act, the White House today announced President Barack Obama’s endorsement for repealing the 1996 law. (more)

The 15-year-old boy struck by a car carrying Khloe Kardashian’s husband, Lamar Odom, has died, E! News reported. (more)

As Republican presidential hopefuls crisscross the country appealing to faithful conservatives for their votes, the Republican National Committee’s website no longer lists “Faith” or “Values” among its “most important issues.” (more)

President Barack Obama had a lot to say about what the “American people” think about the budget impasse during his Friday press conference, but his statements weren’t always accurate. (more)

A Japanese company said it has ended contracts with the Iranian government following a report that its cranes have been used for public executions. (more)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren’t waiting any longer for gay marriage to become legal. Reports say the couple will say "I do" soon. (more)

Human Rights Watch is pressuring President Barack Obama to investigate and criminally prosecute former President George W. Bush and former Vice President Dick Cheney. (more)

With the help of a simple YouTube video, U.S. Marine Sgt. Scott Moore's dream of spending an evening with Hollywood starlet Mila Kunis is one step closer to reality. Currently deployed in Afghanistan, Moore posted a video on YouTube requesting the presence of Kunis at the November 18 Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina. (more)

Nearly one year after the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, legislation full of regulation meant to protect consumers, some are calling for a closer examination of the bill. (more)

Greeted by a roaring applause from an audience shocked to hear her name, The View host, Whoopi Goldberg, headlined the World Peace Talk with the Dalai Lama Saturday at the Capitol lawn. (more)

It’s Vice President Joe Biden's first week on Twitter, and he hasn’t managed to say anything out of the ordinary. In fact, he hasn’t managed to say anything much at all. (more)

ABC News is enlisting the help of Elizabeth Smart to report on missing person cases. (more)

The day after President Barack Obama admitted to mishandling the housing crisis, his administration took steps toward delaying foreclosures on some unemployed Americans. (more)