Lawmakers have until midnight tonight to strike a deal with the White House that would prevent the sequester (though some analysts are doubtful that will happen). The sequestration will make massive spending cuts mandatory across most government agencies (including the military) to the tune of $85 billion. If the president and GOP lawmakers can’t decide on a compromise to fiscal policy before the deadline this evening, the cuts could begin as soon as April … Discuss

Following Sen. Marco Rubio’s now-infamous swig of water during his State of the Union response on Tuesday, The Washington Examiner has pieced together this shocking piece of investigative journalism. The carefully arranged footage reveals an unsettling truth about the Florida Republican: He frequently takes sips of water during speeches. The question we’ve all been wondering—Was this a one-time incident, or is Marco Rubio, in fact, a serial water-sipper?seems to now be answered. The footage speaks for itself. Mr. Rubio, we once again await your response … Discuss