House To Vote On Boehner's Plan B; Obama Urges GOP To Take Fiscal Cliff Deal
An unyielding Boehner puts his fiscal cliff "Plan B" to a House vote as Obama warns Republicans to do what's best for America and cut a deal.
After Sandy Hook, Michigan Gov. Snyder Vetoes Concealed-Gun Bill
As lawmakers in Washington weigh gun control, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder takes action.
Why Republican Chuck Hagel Would Make a Great Ally For Obama As Defense Secretary
Former Sen. Hagel is a Republican, but that isn't stopping Obama from considering him for DOD, in what may prove to be a smart move.
Boehner Proposes Plan B To House, Fiscal Cliff Deal Nears?
A fiscal cliff deal seems closer, as both sides signal they can make concessions.
Haley To Announce Tim Scott As Jim DeMint's Senate Successor
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is set to announce the replacement for retiring tea party stalwart Jim DeMint in Washington. The announcement may make history.
Paul Krugman: There’s No Debt Crisis, Only A Political One
Economist Krugman says the Republican Party has reached the end of a 30-year cycle of failed conservative policies, and it doesn't know how to deal with failure.
California Judge Asserts Victim Trivialized Rape Because She ‘Didn’t Put Up A Fight’
The victim didn't have scars, so Judge Derek Johnson says treating her rape case like others is an "insult to victims of rape."
Colin Powell: US Military Women Deserve Similar Abortion Coverage As Civilians
Women in the U.S. armed forces aren't covered by their insurance if they request an abortion after rape or incest. Powell is spearheading an effort to change that.
US Won’t Be Superpower In 2030, But Expect Energy Independence: Study
Intelligence experts say the U.S. will lose its clout by 2030, but that won't be just bad news for Americans.
No Compromise By Obama On Tax Hike For The Wealthy
It's like a game of chicken: The Democratic president won't compromise on tax hikes for the wealthiest, and Republicans aren't budging, either.
Think Steve Jobs: 10 Emerging Tech Women In The Middle East You Should Know About
Dozens of women from the Middle East and North Africa are doing big things in science and technology, with American help. Meet some of them.
Former Florida Gov. Crist Switches To Democrats
Florida's former Gov. Charlie Crist is officially a Democrat, and the rumor is he may take on Republican Gov. Rick Scott.
UC Berkeley Could Ban Salvation Army Bell Ringers Over Alleged Anti-Gay Stance
Berkeley's student government wants campus to part with Salvation Army bell ringers and their red kettles, over anti-gay allegations.
Obama Campaigns With CEOs On Fiscal Cliff As Boehner Asks To Sit And Talk
As the president works to get the corporate execs' support, Republicans want him to put another fiscal cliff offer on the table.
Goodbye Karl Rove (Sort Of): Fox Benches Former Conservative Icon
Producers now reportedly need permission before booking Rove and fellow Republican booster Dick Morris on Fox News.
Obama: Unfortunately, Boehner’s Fiscal Cliff Offer Is Unbalanced
The president says the Republican fiscal cliff offer is a nonstarter and that the GOP must acknowledge revenue increases are needed.
Mitt Romney Lands A Job, Returns To Marriott Board
Less than a month after his defeat, the Republican nominee goes to work at a hotel -- but on the board of directors.
Full Text Of GOP's Fiscal Cliff Counterproposal To Obama
This the letter that Speaker John Boehner and other Republican leaders sent Obama regarding the fiscal cliff.
Boehner Sends Obama $2 Trillion Fiscal Cliff Counteroffer
The GOP plan calls for spending cuts, health care savings, no tax hikes for the rich and revenues from closing loopholes. No go, said White House.
Advocacy Groups Demand Susan Rice Rid Herself Of Oil Sands Shares
Advocacy groups say Ambassador Rice must get rid of all her oil sands investments, if she secures the U.S. secretary of state post.
Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Bog Down After Just 2 Weeks, On Positioning
Speaker Boehner said no progress has been made during fiscal cliff negotiations because President Obama's actions don't match his word.
Susan Rice Has Financial Stake In Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline
Rice invests in several Canadian oil companies that may benefit if the U.S. State Department approves the Keystone XL Pipeline.
George H.W. Bush Hospitalized In Houston With A Chronic Cough
Bush's chief of staff said the former president was going in and out of hospital before being admitted.
Susan Rice Fails To Woo Sens. Collins, Corker In Secretary Of State Bid
Ambassador Susan Rice hasn't charmed Sens. Susan Collins and Bob Corker, who also worry about her independence, should she become secretary of state.
Former UN Ambassador Bolton To GOP: There Are Implications If Susan Rice Is Next Secretary Of State
Neocon Bolton said the GOP should not give Obama a victory he "doesn't deserve" by approving Susan Rice as secretary of state.
Obama Will Pick Susan Rice To Be The Next Secretary Of State Because...Here Are Five Reasons Why
Despite critical GOP comments, Obama will nominate Rice for Secretary of State - and she will be easily confirmed by the Senate.
Rice Leaves McCain, Graham And Ayotte 'More Disturbed' About Benghazi
The GOP trio opposing Rice's possible nomination for secretary of state argues she forwarded incorrect info about Benghazi.
Sandra Fluke Potentially Time's Person Of The Year, Conservative Media Angered
Conservative media says Time magazine is making a "mockery" of itself with the nomination of Sandra Fluke among its possible persons of the year.
Warren Buffett: Congress Must Enact Minimum Tax Now On High Incomes
The world's 3rd-richest man argues huge tax cuts benefit the rich, and a minimum tax on the superwealthy is needed.
No Middle-Class Tax Cuts Means $200 Billion Less Consumer Spending In 2013
A tax increase on the U.S. middle class could remove hundreds of billions in consumer spending, affecting retailers who helped boost job growth.
