Politics: Afternoon Edition: Weiner resigns from House

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, June 16, 2011 HEADLINES It's over: Weiner resigns from House N.Y. congressman decides to step down following revelations that he exchanged sexually explicit messages and photos with women online. » Read full article Romney picks up key endorsements Mitt Romney picked up a handful of endorsements from prominent elected officials while campaigning Thursday in Florida and Georgia. » Read full article Boehner, congressmen criticize Obama on Libya Some lawmakers say Obama's stance on Libya defies both the dictionary and the law. » Read full article The Fix: What to watch for at the Republican Leadership Conference The annual Republican Leadership Conference kicks off Thursday in New Orleans, with several notable presidential candidates and potential candidates taking part in the annual cattle call. » Read full article Panel whacks nuke-complex funds The House Appropriations subcommittee that approves funding for the weapons complex run by the National Nuclear Security Agency just cut almost $500 million from the weapons program. » Read full article BEHIND THE GOVERNMENT SHOWDOWN Sign up for daily e-mail updates on the federal budget showdown QUOTE OF THE DAY House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) referring to President Obama's assertion that he does not need congressional authorization for the military operation in Libya: "It just doesn't pass the straight-face test in my view." COMMENT OF THE DAY vmidurk, on Chris Cillizza and David A. Fahrenthold's "Anthony Weiner resigns from the House" story: Good, can we please now move on to something more important? MULTIMEDIA Video: Rep. Weiner announces resignation amid heckling Representative Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) announced his resignation from office at a chaotic press conference Thursday. Weiner addressed the media at a senior citizens' center in Brooklyn where he began his political career. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy