DOJ Moves To Subject Texas To Preclearance Despite Scotus Voting Rights Ruling
Attorney General Eric Holder says he will use every tool at his disposal to fight discrimination, but his tools aren't substitutes for laws.
Obama To Nominate Caroline Kennedy As Ambassador To Japan
If confirmed, Kennedy will be the first woman to serve in that post.
Obama Economy Speech: Why The President's Plan Won't Get Past Republicans
Obama has announced a plan to rebuild the economy. Republicans have their own ideas. Neither is going to happen, and here's why.
President Obama's Speech On The Economy At Knox College [FULL TEXT]
If gridlock remains on Capitol Hill, Obama plans to use his executive power to help the middle class where he can.
Immigration Reform News: Children Shouldn't Get Same Treatment As Parents, Says Goodlatte
House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte weighs in on whether children of undocumented immigrants should be legalized.
Continuing Resolution 2014: Can Republicans Really Force A Government Shutdown Over Obamacare?
Republicans want to see Obamacare disappear so badly they are willing to not fund the government. Whether it will work is a different story.
2013 Immigration Reform: House Begins Considering Legal Status For Undocumented
The House Subcommittee on Immigration will hear two panels on the nation's current 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Immigration Reform 2013: Why Is Boehner Avoiding The Issue Of Pathway To Citizenship?
Picking his battles, the House speaker could be just waiting out the process before demanding action.
Obama’s Job Approval Hits A New Low Ahead Of Economy Speech: Gallup Poll
The president's approval rating peaked at 63 percent after his inauguration; it's currently at 47.9 percent.
Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me 35 Years Ago’
The U.S. president publicly addressed comments he made last year regarding slain teen Trayvon Martin.
These Republicans Probably Won't Escape Immigration Reform During The August Recess
Even during the summer recess, some Republicans won't escape immigration reform. Democrats are taking the fight to their districts.
Immigration Reform 2013: Some House Republicans Reportedly ‘Nervous’ About Proposed Kids Bill
Some say the children were brought here through no fault of their own but then qualify it, saying "the law's the law."
Gina McCarthy Gets Senate Confirmation For EPA Administrator Post
Gina McCarthy is an environmental health/air quality expert who will be tasked with fulfilling the administration’s climate change agenda.
Boehner On Immigration Reform: America’s Tired Of 1,300 Page Bills No One Has Read
House Republicans are taking their time on immigration reform, but Speaker Boehner says a bill will come before debt ceiling talks.
Senate Confirms Tom Perez As Labor Secretary 54-46
The new U.S. Labor Secretary, Tom Perez, is the only Latin American in President Obama's cabinet.
Immigration Reform 2013: Democratic Super PAC Targets 3 Republicans Representing Hispanic Districts
All three GOP congressmen targeted in a new ad campaign represent districts with a sizable Hispanic population.
Speaker Boehner Backs Immigration Reform Bill Legalizing Children
Boehner says children brought here illegally are in a "difficult position."
Immigration Reform 2013: 'No Major Problems' As House Gang Of 7 Creeps Towards Comprehensive Bill
There's still no set date for the House bipartisan gang's bill, as issues are still being resolved.
Senate Confirms Richard Cordray 66-34 To Head CFPB
Cordray waited nearly two years for official confirmation.
What’s The Point Of Republicans Supporting Immigration Reform? Competition
Backing immigration reform doesn't guarantee Latinos will switch to Republicans, but it keeps the GOP in the national race.
Richard Cordray Closer To Official Confirmation For CFPB Post
Senate Republicans held up Cordray's nomination for almost two years.
Immigration Reform 2013: Minorities Identify More With A Democratic Approach
A new poll shows that Americans under age 50 are with Democrats on immigration reform, but neither party has an overwhelming majority.
Zimmerman Verdict: DOJ Considering Whether To Prosecute - Reports
Multiple news agencies are reporting the U.S. Justice Department has an open investigation and continues to evaluate evidence.
Immigration Reform 2013: House Comprehensive Bill To Come ‘At Some Point’
Some House Republicans say the Senate bill is unacceptable, but they are working on an alternative.
Republicans Defend George Zimmerman Verdict; Some Say Obama Politicized Trayvon Martin Case
They say Zimmerman should have never been prosecuted and there was plenty of reasonable doubt.
George Zimmerman Verdict: Celebrities React On Twitter To Not Guilty Verdict In Trayvon Martin Case
Celebrities react strongly after the acquittal of George Zimmerman trial in the killing of Trayvon Martin.
New Twist In IRS Scandal: Treasury IG May Have To Go Back To Congress
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., says Inspector General Russell George failed to give Congress several key pieces of information.
House Immigration Reform 2013: Goodlatte, Cantor Working To Give Legal Status To Kids
U.S. House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte says children were brought to the U.S. through "no fault of their own."
Good News For Immigration Reform: More Americans Are Pro-Immigration
The percentage of people who want more immigrants is growing, but still nowhere near 50 percent.
Why Are House Republicans Moving Slowly On Immigration Reform? Obama Administration Distrust
The Obama administration decision to delay parts of the health care law is a sign to slow down, the GOP leadership says.
