Senate Report Scrutinizes Aid For Afghanistan
A report by the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee questioned the success of foreign assistance in Afghanistan, detailing the extent to which the nation has become reliant on aid dollars to sustain its still-tenuous infrastructure while suggesting that America will need to continue financially supporting the country for years to come.
Romney Leads In Newest Poll
A new Quinnipiac poll solidified a growing perception that the Republican nomination could be Mitt Romney's to lose.
Connecticut Decriminalizes Marijuana
The state's House of Representatives passed legislation would make possession of a half ounce or less of marijuana subject to a fine, rather than criminal charges.
Obama Meets Privately with Bahrain Leader, Urges Reforms
President Obama met with the crown prince of Bahrain on Tuesday and urged to carry out political and economic reforms, and pressed him to investigate alleged abuses after a February crackdown on dissenters earned Bahrain international condemnation.
Pawlenty Speech Calls For Tax Cuts and Deregulation While Criticizing Obama's Class Warfare
Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty sent a withering rebuke to President Obama today in a speech that trumpeted tax cuts and decreased regulation as ways to spur economic growth.
Alabama's Jefferson County to Put One Third of Workers On Leave
Alabama's Jefferson County, still reeling from a deal to finance a sewage system that has left the county deeply in debt, will put a third of its workers on unpaid administrative leave in an attempt to save money.
California Prison Population to Shrink Through Transfers, Governor Says
California governor Jerry Brown is expected to redouble his emphasis on shifting inmates to county prisons in order to comply with a Supreme Court decision ordering the state to curtail its prison population.
Romney Leads GOP Field, Competitive With Flagging Obama In New Poll
A new Washington Post/ABC poll shows deflating approval for President Obama amidst dismal economic indicators while placing Mitt Romney atop the field of Republican presidential candidates.
Immigrant Enforcement Program Faces Backlash From Obama Allies
Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick yesterday became the third Democratic governor in a little more than a month to reject Secure Communities, an immigration enforcement program that has become a cornerstone of President Barack Obama's immigration policy.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Grills Judge Who Halted Union Law
Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court sharply questioned a county judge's decision to halt a law limiting collective bargaining for public employees yesterday.
Anthony Weiner's Online Interest Describes Relationship
Facebook chats, photos and a phone call
Andrew Breitbart Seizes the Stage At Weiner Press Conference
Shortly before Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) held a press conference and admitted to sending lewd photos to women online, Andrew Breitbart used the same podium where Weiner would soon speak to brag to reporters that Weiner's admission vindicated his work.
Did Anthony Weiner Break the Law?
While Weiner apologized abjectly for hurting anyone, he steadfastly maintained that he has done nothing illegal.
Snubbed By Huntsman, Iowa Responds
Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz blasted presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman today after Huntsman declined to visit Iowa, citing his opposition to ethanol subsidies.
Iowa Braces For Severe Flooding As Levee Cracks
Calling the swollen Missouri River the worst he has ever seen, Iowa governor Terry Brandtsad warned of imminent flooding as the United States Army Corps of Engineers scrambled to repair a damaged levee.
Supreme Court Upholds In-State Tuition For Undocumented Immigrants
The Supreme Court today refused to hear a challenge to a California law that extends in-state tuition at public universities to undocumented immigrants who graduated from California high schools.
Rick Perry: Nation's Problems Can Be Solved Through Prayer
Texas Governor Rick Perry, who is exploring a presidential bid, invited the nation's governors to a prayer conference with a declaration that hope for America lies in heaven, and we will find it on our knees.
Palin, Bachmann Should Make GOP Establishment Sick: Heilemann
'The prospect of their entry into the fray should be causing queasiness for the Establishment big three of Romney, Pawlenty, and Jon Huntsman, none of whom has demonstrated even the capacity to generate faint sparks,' according to New York Magazine feature writer John Heilemann.
Goldman Sachs Prepares to Dispute Senate's 'Big Short' Accusation
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is marshaling evidence to parry a Senate report that led the Manhattan District Attorney's office to subpoena the bank, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Strauss-Kahn to Plead Not Guilty At Arraignment
Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will likely plead not guilty to charges of sexual assault during an arraignment in Manhattan today.
Afghanistan Pullout Divides Obama's National Security Team
Members of President Barack Obama's national security team are calling for an accelerated drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, according to the lead story in today's New York Times.
Obama Touts Auto Bailout at Toledo Chrysler Plant
A resurgent automobile industry vindicates the government's issuing a bailout, President Barack Obama said during during a speech at a Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio today.
John Edwards: I Never Thought I Broke the Law
John Edwards maintained his innocence this afternoon after exiting the courthouse where he faced an indictment for misusing campaign funds.
Rod Blagojevich Trial: Testimony Details Shady Dealing
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich testified during his corruption trial today that he offered a vacant Senate seat in exchange for a rival lawmaker's cooperation on legislation Blagojevich coveted.
Unemployment Report: GOP Hopefuls Pile On Obama's Economic Management
Republican presidential candidates seized on a new report showing anemic job growth to criticize Obama's stewardship of the economy.
Dr. Kevorkian: Assisted Suicide, the Legal and Moral Debate
Death is universal, but that doesn't make choosing it a universal right.
Anthony Weiner Lewd Tweet Possibly Intended For Pornstar, Recipient Says
The student who received a crotch shot from the Twitter account of Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) suggested that the photo may have been intended for a porn star who follows the Congressman on Twitter.
Jack Kevorkian, Notorious For Assisting Suicides, Dies
Doctor Death is dead -- and of natural causes.
John Edwards to be Indicted Today, Sources Report
John Edwards will likely be indicted today on criminal charges stemming from misuse of campaign funds, multiple news outlets are reporting this morning.
Libya Resolution Debate Intensifies As House Republicans Craft Competing Bills
House Republicans crafted legislation today that would authorize the U.S. military's continued involvement in the NATO-led campaign in Libya, heading off a rising wave of dissent from lawmakers seeking an end to the conflict.
