American auto manufacturers had a huge month in March — another promising sign of economic recovery, but also a powerful symbol of the success of government intervention.

Brian Beutler and Carl Franzen report.

Harrowing images from Tuesday’s early season twisters in Texas.

Google reveals the concept for its augmented reality glasses — for those who want to live on the cutting edge, and who also don’t mind looking totally ridiculous.

If this is the start of the general election, we’re in for a long ride to November.

The Associated Press was apparently unmoved by President Obama’s chiding on reporting as false equivalence.

The man charged with bombing a Wisconsin Planned Parenthood office may have attended anti-abortion protests, police officials tell TPM.

Three years after a FOIA request, the State Department has finally made public Philip Zelikow’s 2006 memo dissenting from the Bush Justice Department’s line on torture.

Thin skin, Separation of Powers Edition.

Jon Bruning with an early entry for 2012 Bumper Sticker of the Year: Don’t Follow My Daughter On Twitter

Independent voters feeling better about the economy.