A stack of circumstances has fueled open speculation among members and aides that House leaders will call it quits much sooner than the currently scheduled Oct. 1 exit date.
The fight has little to do with grieving spouses, but they're caught in the middle of a bigger battle over how veterans should get compensated for their service.
Democrats who think they have a shot at taking back the majority are making the bulk of the moves to fill a number of open seats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
In a new internal memo, Tony Fabrizio said recent public polling showing Republican Mike Rogers down in the Michigan Senate race has over-sampling errors.
The Pentagon's inability to subdue Tehran, dwindling weapons stockpiles and distancing from allies have led U.S. military officials to question whether America maintains its clout.