National Politics

Obama: Policy in leaks investigations under review

3:00 PM, May 23, 2013

President Barack Obama says Attorney General Eric Holder will review policy on leak investigations involving the news media.

More hearings expected in IRS probe

2:21 PM, May 23, 2013

Lawmakers suggest their look into the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups is far from over.

House takes up GOP bill to speed pipeline approval

2:47 PM, May 22, 2013

The House has taken up a bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline.

First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

2:44 PM, May 22, 2013

Michelle Obama says preserving a Washington D.C. building's former slave quarters is important to U.S. history.

Obama to visit tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town

2:35 PM, May 22, 2013

President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday.

Portland, Ore., rejecting water fluoridation

3:26 AM, May 22, 2013

The mayor of Portland, Ore., has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water.

Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

2:24 AM, May 22, 2013

The ex-congressman who resigned over raunchy tweets said late Tuesday that he's in the New York City mayoral race.

Senate panel approves immigration bill

8:01 PM, May 21, 2013

Senate Judiciary Committee has approved far-reaching immigration legislation that gives a chance at citizenship to millions living in the country illegally

Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe

3:11 PM, May 20, 2013

White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting April 24

Michelle Obama jokes about president's failures

5:01 PM, May 18, 2013

Michelle Obama spoke to students at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Nashville, Tennessee

House immigration group reaches a deal

6:25 PM, May 16, 2013

Members of a bipartisan House group working on a comprehensive immigration bill say they have an agreement in principal.

Turkish PM talks Syria with Obama at White House

2:57 PM, May 16, 2013

President Barack Obama says the U.S. and Turkey will keep ramping up pressure to oust the Syrian president from power.

Canada PM on supports U.S. pipeline plan

2:42 PM, May 16, 2013

Canada's prime minister is supporting a controversial oil pipeline from his country to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief

2:33 PM, May 16, 2013

The Senate has unanimously confirmed President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the Energy Department.

House bill protects homeland security budget

2:24 PM, May 16, 2013

House Republicans have moved to protect the Department of Homeland Security from the big cuts facing other agencies.

House voting again on 'Obamacare'

2:22 PM, May 16, 2013

The House is debating another GOP bill to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law.

Obama: We can 'fix' IRS

2:18 PM, May 16, 2013

President Barack Obama is promising to work with Congress to make sure the IRS doesn't abuse its power.

Justice Dept. faulted over terrorist identities

2:13 PM, May 16, 2013

A Justice Department leader says the department failed to provide the names of some terrorists.

Documents: Ricin letters suspect evaded police

2:08 PM, May 16, 2013

Newly released documents say the man suspected of sending poison-laced letters appeared to try to evade authorities.

Obama: Time to revisit enacting media shield law

2:05 PM, May 16, 2013

President Barack Obama is defending investigations into government leaks, saying they are necessary for national security.

Edwards to speak at retreat a year after his trial

1:55 PM, May 16, 2013

Former presidential contender John Edwards is setting out on the speaking circuit.

House to take up student loan fix

5:54 AM, May 16, 2013

House Republicans are looking at a student loan system that would give students lower interest rates in coming years.

Gosnell case fuels bitter U.S. abortion debate

2:46 AM, May 16, 2013

Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell's conviction has reignited the bitter U.S. debate over abortion.

White House supports revival of media shield measure

3:01 PM, May 15, 2013

An administration official says the White House supports a move in the Senate to revive a bill that protects journalists.

House panel boosts veterans spending

2:55 PM, May 15, 2013

A key House panel responsible for implementing sweeping cuts to agency budgets will exempt veterans.

AG removed himself from decision to subpoena AP

2:21 PM, May 14, 2013

Justice Department says Attorney General Eric Holder removed himself from a decision to subpoena phone records of AP

President Obama honors nation's 'TOP COPS'

5:03 PM, May 11, 2013

President Obama said there are heroes in uniform around the country every day. He honored TOP COPS at the White House.

Lawmakers go undercover in NY corruption probe

8:36 PM, May 9, 2013

Two lawmakers have gone undercover with recording devices as part of a growing federal corruption probe

Kerry warns about Russian missile sales to Syria

5:19 PM, May 9, 2013

US Secretary of State John Kerry warns against Russian missiles sales to Syria saying it would be destabilizing to the region, after talks with Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino

Minn. House prepares to vote on gay marriage

10:58 AM, May 9, 2013

The Minnesota House is getting ready to vote on whether gay couples should be allowed to get married in the state.