Sequester Defense Spending Cuts 2013: Will The US Be Less Safe After The Ax Falls On The Pentagon?
Sequestration cuts totaling $1.2 trillion will take effect March 1. Pentagon programs will be hit hard. Do these cuts leave America in danger?
Seattle Mayor Tells Police To Permanently Down The Drones
Mounting privacy concerns led Seattle's mayor to order the police to return its drones to the manufacturer.
Analysis: What Did We Learn From CIA Nominee John Brennan’s Hearing?
Brennan's promises of transparency while "optimizing secrecy" is the best we can hope for if he is confirmed to head the CIA.
John Brennan Hearing: Protesters Send Senate Into Early Recess [WATCH LIVE]
Protesters forced lawmakers to temporarily recess within minutes of Brennan's opening statements.
Chuck Hagel Gets No Love From Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer
Sen. Fischer says she holds nominees to U.S. Secretary of Defense to higher standards.
Questions That May Be Asked At John Brennan’s Senate Hearing
Drone strikes and torture policy are likely to come up at John Brennan's hearing. Here are five questions senators are likely to ask.
CIA Chief Nominee John Brennan Heads To Senate For Confirmation Hearing
Brennan’s nomination process may not prove to be smooth sailing, due to his possible connection to controversial interrogation practices.
Boy Scouts Of America Delays Decision On Gay Ban
Boy Scouts of America has delayed its decision, saying it needs more time to determine whether to lift its national gay ban for members.
Ed Koch, 1924-2013: The Sharp-Tongued Mayor Of New York's Revival
Three-term New York City Mayor Ed Koch was no stranger to controversy but left a giant mark on the politics of America's biggest city.
Chuck Hagel's Confirmation Hearing Highlights: Butting Heads With McCain Over Iraq Surge
McCain's friendship with his former Senate colleague ended, due to the Iraq surge. At Hagel's hearing, the surge came up again, contentiously.
Chuck Hagel Confirmation Hearing Begins - Climax Of Long Drama
Senators will grill Obama's defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel Thurs. during his confirmation hearing.
Sen. Bob Menendez Speaks On Prostitution Allegations, Miami Doctor
Menendez denies allegations of prostitution and taking free trips to the Dominican Republic.
Sen. John Kerry’s Senate Farewell Speech [FULL TEXT]
In case you missed it, here's a transcript of Sen. John Kerry's last speech as a senator delivered Wednesday.
Until They Meet Again: John Kerry Bids Farewell To Senate
Sen. John Kerry leaves the Senate with an emotional farewell and warns against gridlock that reduces America's credibility abroad.
Miami Doctor Tied To Sen. Bob Menendez Under FBI Investigation
Agents raided Dr. Salomon Melgen's West Palm Beach office Tuesday. Melgen has been suspected of providing prostitutes to Menendez.
William 'Mo' Cowan Appointed By Mass. Governor Patrick As John Kerry’s Senate Replacement
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has chosen an interim U.S. senator to replace John Kerry, who is now secretary of state.
It's Secretary John Kerry Now: Full Senate Approves Obama's Nomination
As expected, Sen. John Kerry will be the next secretary of State, as the full Senate has given its approval -- minus three Republicans.
One Million Moms For Gun Control: How Thousands Of Mothers Plan To Take On The Powerful NRA
Shannon Watts founded One Million Moms for Gun Control after the Sandy Hook massacre. She's not going to relent, and here she explains why.
Get Used To Hearing 'Mr. Secretary' Again: Senate To Vote On John Kerry’s Nomination Today
If John Kerry's nomination is approved, he will be the first white, male secretary of state in 16 years, and the first male since 2005.
Boy Scouts Of America Explains Possible Gay Ban Policy Shift [Full Text]
The Boy Scouts is looking to remove gay restrictions from its national policy. Here's the full text of its announcement.
Boy Scouts Of America Nears Ending Gay Ban
The anti-gay policy at Boy Scouts of America appears to be close to an end.
Paul Ryan: Obama Will Try To Divide Republicans With 'Phony Emergencies, Bogus Deals’
The defeated vice presidential candidate urged conservatives to wait for Obama's second-term promises to fall short, then take the lead.
Who Is Denis McDonough? Obama To Appoint Him Chief Of Staff
Denis McDonough will be the next chief of staff, as the president continues to shake up his West Wing staff.
Sen. John Kerry's Testimony During Secretary Of State Confirmation Hearing [FULL TEXT]
If you missed it, read the full text of Kerry's testimony during his confirmation hearing for Secretary of State.
John Kerry Talks Fiscal Policy, Iran Nuclear Program During Confirmation Hearing
During his confirmation hearing on Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Kerry says a fiscally strong America is essential to foreign policy.
Debt Limit Extension Passes US House, 285-144
The House voted Wednesday to suspend the debt limit, and the Senate is expected to follow suit, despite some Democrats' misgivings.
Did A Fading Tea Party Lead Boehner To Abandon Spending Cuts For Debt Ceiling Increase?
Experts say House Speaker Boehner no longer fears his party's fading tea party faction and may now get more party unity on deals.
No Budget, No Pay: Lawmakers Prep For US Debt Ceiling Vote, Tea Party Group Says No
As House Republicans prepare to vote on a proposal to extend the debt ceiling, the tea party-affiliated FreedomWorks wants them to say "no."
What Would Happen If The US Debt Ceiling Isn't Extended?
A government shutdown following unsuccessful debt-ceiling talks would be a disaster -- or would it?
Algeria Hostage Crisis Update: Death Toll Rises, BP Employees Missing, Machine Guns Recovered
The death toll rose to 32 terrorists and 23 hostages in the Algeria hostage crisis. BP employees are still missing, and several guns were recovered.
