2013 Presidential Inauguration Begins With National Day Of Service
President Barack Obama took the oath of office officially at the White House Sunday and will take it ceremonially at the Capitol Monday.
Algerian Hostage Crisis: 11 Terrorists Die In Raid After Killing 7 Hostages
The Algerian state news agency reported that at least 23 hostages and 32 hostage-takers died in the four-day stand-off.
Reid To Obama: Bypass Congress If Republicans Stall Debt-Ceiling Talks
Four top U.S. Senate Democrats are ready to back President Barack Obama if he chooses to bypass Congress in reaching a debt-ceiling solution.
With Jay Rockefeller Out, GOP Could Take Senate In 2014 -- If It's Smart
Jay Rockefeller's retirement gives Republicans a possible advantage. A host of other Democratic seats may be in play as well.
Obama To Deliver 2013 State Of The Union Address Feb 12
The date of the speech to Congress has been revealed as House Speaker John Boehner sent the president a formal invitation.
West Virginia Sen. Jay Rockefeller To Retire; Won't Seek 2014 Re-election
U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., will announce his retirement Friday, which will create a 2014 open Senate seat formerly held by a Democrat.
Jack Lew As US Treasury Secretary May Not Please Wall Street
The nominee may not turn out to be a good ambassador to the business community, some experts say.
Obama To Nominate Chief Of Staff Jack Lew For Treasury Secretary
The two-time director of the Office of Management and Budget will be picked to take Tim Geithner's place.
Hillary Clinton’s Last Appearance Before Congress? Another Benghazi Hearing
The outgoing secretary of state is expected to face Congressional panels on Jan. 22 regarding, again, the consulate attacks.
Congress Less Popular Than Nickelback, Donald Trump And Head Lice: Poll
Public Policy Polling's survey of voters shows just how highly unpopular the U.S. Congress has become.
Gun Control: Utah Councilman Wants Elementary School Teachers To Take Concealed-Carry Permit Course
The City Council in Spring City, Utah, wants all households to own a gun and could possibly pay for permit courses for elementary school teachers.
Obama Officially Nominates Chuck Hagel And John Brennan
The president on Monday officially announced his nominations for secretary of defense and CIA chief.
Chuck Hagel For Secretary Of Defense: Opponents Focus On Baggage
So far, President Obama's bipartisan move to tap the Republican Hagel to be DOD head isn't being warmly received by certain GOP members.
Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton Returns To Work, But Not For Long
Monday is the first day in the office after hospitalization for the secretary of state. But she will be handing over her post to John Kerry soon.
Gingrich Advises Boehner To Change His Thinking, Respect Obama
From one speaker (admittedly one who resigned to avoid a revolt) to another, Newt Gingrich gives John Boehner advice for running the House.
6 Major Issues Facing The Newly Convened 113th Congress
The 113th Congress convened Thursday to face old problems. Here are some of the thorniest issues on the table.
US House OK Of Tax/Budget Bill Averts Fiscal Cliff, But Debt Ceiling Battle Looms
It's the first income tax rate increase in 20 years, and it will avert the worst of "the cliff" - but debt ceiling/spending battles loom.
US House Passes Tax/Budget Bill, 257-167 - Fiscal Cliff Averted
The U.S. House passed the tax/budget bill Tuesday night, enabling the United States to avert the worst of the fiscal cliff.
White House, Senate GOP Reach Fiscal Cliff Deal - Senate Vote Is Next
A Senate vote early Tuesday morning is possible; if it passes, the House would review the bill Tuesday afternoon.
US House: No Bill Votes Tonight - Nation To Go Over Fiscal Cliff, For At Least 1 Day
The U.S. House announced that there will not be a budget vote Mon night, ensuring that the U.S. will go over the cliff for at least 1 day.
Differences Stall Fiscal-Cliff Talks: Biden Asked To Break Gridlock
U.S. Senate leaders were hammering out a last-minute deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" on Monday, but it's unclear if lawmakers will back it.
Obama: If No Fiscal-Cliff Agreement Is Reached, Tax-Cut Bill Will Be First Up January
U.S. President Barack Obama says a tax-cut bill will be waiting in the wings should Washington fail to reach a fiscal-cliff agreement.
A Fiscal Cliff Deal Or Backup Bill Vote? Taxpayers Should Know Sunday
The U.S. Senate continued to work on a bipartisan budget bill Sunday, while Obama administration officials prepared a back-up bill.
Obama Says Reid, McConnell Are Working On Bipartisan Fiscal-Cliff Agreement
If Congress cannot reach a bipartisan deal to avert the fiscal cliff, then it should vote on a forthcoming Senate package, the president says.
Is US Headed For Fiscal Cliff, Or Mitch McConnell To The Rescue?
Sen. Harry Reid says the nation is headed for the cliff, but Sen. Mitch McConnell's actions may have the final say.
2012 Year In Review: The GOP Became An Epic Failure, Marching Itself Into A Corner
The GOP majority's determination to shield millionaires at all costs may push John Boehner off a cliff, too.
‘Meet The Press’ Host David Gregory Under Police Investigation In D.C.
David Gregory is being investigated by Metropolitan Police in D.C. for displaying a 30-round magazine on TV Sunday, which is against the law.
Some Suspect Boehner May Resign, Possibly Before House Speaker Election Next Year
Some experts question John Boehner's ability to deliver on deals and suspect he may resign as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Boehner: OK, ‘Plan B’ Failed, But Let’s Keep Working Toward A Deal
Maybe others have lost all hope for a fiscal-cliff deal, but House Speaker John Boehner, despite his Plan B failure, has not.
Boehner Can't Rally His Own Party, Cancels 'Plan B' Vote
Republicans rebel against Speaker John Boehner's tax bill, forcing the last-minute cancellation of the vote.
