Newt Gingrich Gets Super Tuesday Boost from Billionaire Sheldon Adelson
All eyes are on Michigan and Arizona today, but another big cash injection from billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has helped Newt Gingrich keep his gaze trained on the March 6 Super Tuesday primaries.
Obama Easily Winning Women Vote: Poll
President Barack Obama's support among women has risen as the economy improves, according to an Associated Press/GfK poll.
Arizona Primary 2012: What to Watch For
Michigan is not the only state going to the voting booth on Tuesday. Arizona's 29 delegates are also up for grabs. While recent polls have shown Mitt Romney breaking away from Rick Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator could still present a formidable challenge to Romney's presidential aspirations.
White House to Fortify Yemen Al Qaeda Push
The Obama administration is preparing to bolster Yemen's abilities to take on the country's increasingly bold and assertive Al Qaeda franchise, the New York Times reported.
Santorum Religion: 'Absolute' Separation of Church and State Makes Him 'Throw Up'
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum doubled down on his religious rhetoric on Sunday, reiterating on two talk shows his criticism of a strict separation between church and state.
New York Teacher Ratings Released to Media
New York City released evaluations of some 18,000 public schools teachers to news organizations that had requested the information on Friday, overriding the strenuous objections of the teachers union.
Gingrich Slams Obama for Koran Burning Apology
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich lambasted President Barack Obama for apologizing about the alleged burning of Korans and other sacred texts at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan.
Gas Prices: Obama Slams Republicans, Defends Energy Policy
President Barack Obama sought to ease Americans' anxiety about rising gas prices, defending his administration's energy policy as more robust than those offered by the Republicans vying to replace him.
Same-Sex Couples Would Get Federal Benefits Under Obama Administration Proposal
Continuing its incremental approach to gay rights, the Obama administration is preparing to announce regulations that would make same-sex partners of federal employees eligible for more benefits.
Arizona Republican Debate: Fact Checking Romney, Santorum on No Child Left Behind
Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney spent part of Wednesday night's debate distancing themselves from the No Child Left Behind education law that they had both supported in the past.
Arizona Republican Debate 2012: How Will Immigration Factor In?
Of all the issues likely to surface at Wednesday night's Republican debate in Arizona, immigration is a fairly safe bet. That's because Arizona has come to embody the GOP's approach to immigration, in 2010 passing a controversial immigration law that became the model for similar bills passed by Republican-controlled legislatures in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Utah.
NYPD Spied on Newark Muslims Without Telling Mayor
New York City Police Department officers ventured out of their jurisdiction to monitor Muslims in Long Island and in Newark, New Jersey as part of a sweeping program to monitor and gather information on Muslims, the Associated Press reported.
Santorum Even With Romney, but Obama Beats Both: Poll
Republican voters are split between supporting Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, but neither candidate would unseat President Barack Obama in a general election, a new poll indicates.
Santorum's Views on Environment, Climate Change Shaped By Christianity
Faith has pervaded Rick Santorum's political career, informing his views on issues ranging from abortion to gay rights -- and also, it turns out, the environment.
Alleged Quran-Burning Prompts Fury in Afghanistan
Thousands of enraged Afghans rallied outside Bagram Air Base on Tuesday, incensed by reports that American personnel had burned Qurans and other Islamic texts.
Republican Primary 2012: As Super PACs Flourish, Negative Ads Increase
Advertisements in which Republican presidential candidates attack their rivals for the nomination have soared this year, up from 6 percent in 2008 to more than half this time around.
Ron Paul Got $1.7 Million Boost from PayPal Founder Peter Thiel
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has made career out of decrying big government, but he appears unable to escape the Super PAC powered rise of big money.
Arm Syrian Rebels, Senators McCain and Graham Urge
Arming Syrian dissidents who are battling a brutal government assault would help to safeguard America's interests in the Middle East, two U.S. senators said.
NYPD Muslim Monitoring Included Students
The New York Police Department monitored Muslim students across multiple states as part of a sweeping Muslim surveillance program, according to a published report.
Santorum Widens Lead Over Romney In New National Poll
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Penn. has opened an eight-point lead over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in a new national poll, signaling Santorum's continued popularity as a series of crucial primaries looms.
Gingrich Benefactor Sheldon Adelson Could Contribute Another $10 Million
Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate who has already injected millions into Newt Gingrich's campaign through a friendly Super PAC, could be preparing to open his wallet once again.
Mitt Romney May Not Have Won Maine After All
Mitt Romney's razor-thin victory in the Maine caucuses could be overturned, now that the state has decided to count the results from rural Washington County, which is set to vote on Saturday.
Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty Threatened In Aid Dispute
American threats to suspend aid to the Egyptian government could endanger Egypt's 1979 peace treaty with Israel, the most powerful party in Egypt's newly elected parliament warned on Thursday.
New York Teachers' Unions Agree on Evaluation System
New York's state education department and teachers union reached a deal on Thursday over a system to evaluate educators, breaking an impasse that had imperiled nearly $1 billion in federal education aid.
Obama Birth Control Mandate Stokes Partisan Strife
Democrats and Republicans sparred Thursday during a House hearing on the Obama administration's mandate that all health insurance plans cover birth control, underscoring how the issue has become politically potent and divided lawmakers along party lines.
Taliban Peace Talks Have Begun: Karzai
The United States and Afghanistan have begun laying the groundwork for peace talks with the Taliban, multiple outlets have reported.
Interracial Marriage More Common Than Ever: Report
The percentage of Americans who are married to a member of a different race or ethnicity has reached an all-time high as the practice has gained broad societal acceptance, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.
Most Voters Support Birth Control Coverage Mandate, Gay Marriage: Poll
Most voters approve of a federal mandate that health insurance plans coverage birth control, according to a new poll whose findings contrast with the firestorm of outrage the contraception mandate has provoked.
Muslim Brotherhood Rebukes U.S., Sides With Egyptian Military
Egypt's largest political party has sided with the ruling regime in a dispute over American workers facing criminal charges for their work with non-governmental organizations.
Obama Administration Seeks $5 Billion Teacher Quality Fund
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is set to unveil a $5 billion competitive grant program that would push states to reshape how they train, pay and retain teachers.