The Daily Beast has learned that the Senate, prompted by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, will hold hearings on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"—a first since 1993. By Jason Bellini.

It's not Republicans who are the top threat to Obama's agenda but the infuriating Blue Dog Democrats. Reihan Salam on the renegades threatening to kill health care—and the presidency.

The murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings, parents of 17, were made more bizarre by the ninja garb worn by the killers. Now Rick Outzen reports that these ninjas might have struck before.

Katherine Heigl’s new romp, The Ugly Truth, is the latest in a string of brainless romantic comedies. Marisa Meltzer on 5 things the genre can do to make us fall in love with it again.

The 7 best moments: Clinton dismisses Iran's nuclear ambitions, Krugman and Pelosi share optimism over the economy, Kristol fires back at Obama's "stupidly" comment, and more.

The D.C. prayer group known as the Family may be in the news after some members had affairs, but it has been setting the agenda—and propping up dictators—for years. By Jeff Sharlet.