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Obama Set to Specify Afghanistan Drawdown Plan on Wednesday

On the coming Wednesday, President Obama will announce the details of his plan to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan next month, according to administration officials.

Will U.S. Troops be Coming Home from Aghanistan? Obama Set to Decide

U.S. President Barack Obama marks Father's Day, speaking during his visit to the nonprofit group Town Hall Education, in Washington, June 21, 2010.

President Obama plans to speak on the future of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan on Wednesday, senior administration officials said Monday.

Michelle Obama’s Africa itinerary

U.S. President Obama walks with his wife towards Marine One before departing for Camp David in Maryland

A look at the schedule of the First Lady's good-will tour to southern Africa.

Michelle Obama Starts African Tour

The First Lady is landing in South Africa Monday to start a week-long good-will tour.

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Obama's Twitter account to see hectic activity; more personal tweets to be signed '-BO'

President Obama's twitter account has 8.6 million followers and counting. But it has been his White House staff that has been tweeting on his behalf. But today, Obama's twitter followers were greeted by a tweet that notified the public that from now on, his tweets will be signed -BO. Welcome to a new @BarackObama. From now on, #Obama2012 staff will manage this account; tweets from the President will be signed-BO, Obama's tweet read.

Netroots Nation: Progressive Bloggers Challenge Obama's Record

White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer defended the Obama administration's record today to a gathering of progressive bloggers that charged the president has reneged on his campaign promises.

Washington's First CIO, Vivek Kundra to Resign in Mid August

The United States' first chief information officer (CIO) Vivek Kundra, 36, will resign and leave the Obama administration in middle of August, according to the White House. After resignation he plans to take on a fellowship post at Harvard University.

Obama's First Federal CIO Vivek Kundra Quits; Fall Out of CIA, Senate Hacks?

Vivek Kundra, the nation's first federal Chief Information Officer (CIO), will quit the White House in August for a fellowship at Harvard University.

Top US official admits bin Laden had 'charisma'; says Zawahiri more of an armchair general

Within hours of the Al Qaeda's announcement appointing Ayman al-Zawahiri as Osama Bin Laden's successor, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates noted that the terror network's new chief is no match for his predecessor.

Petraeus Presents Obama with Afghanistan Options

Several options were presented to President Barack Obama by a top U.S. commander to reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan, the White House said on Thursday, an indication that a plan would be announced soon.

Jackie Kennedy: Still a fashion icon [pictures]

How to snag Jackie's style.

Jacqueline Kennedy: Still a fashion icon [pictures]

Help your style evolve into timeless and elegant - just like Jackie.

Bush Administration Sought to Smear Critic, Ex-CIA Official Says

Intelligence officials, prodded by the Bush White House, sought personal information that they could use to damage the reputation of an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, a former Central Intelligence Agency official told the New York Times.

Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) reacts as he speaks to the press in New York, June 6, 2011.

Weiner's Out Amid Pressure From Democrats

A once promising political career torn apart by scandal will finally come to an end today as Rep. Anthony Weiner will resign in his Sheepshead Bay office where he first launched his campaign for City Council in 1992.

Bloomberg and King testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill

Radical Islam Spreading in U.S. Prisons, Lawmaker Says

In the second of a sequence of hearings, U.S. lawmakers were told that U.S. prisons are becoming a hotbed for indoctrinating inmates and turning them into radical Muslims, AFP reported.

White House Defends Legality of Libya Mission

The White House said Wednesday that President Barack Obama has the legal authority to continue U.S. military action in Libya, despite Congress not authorizing it.

War Powers: Boehner Letter Challenges Obama On Libya Intervention

Speaker of the House John Boehner sent President Obama a letter yesterday pressing Obama to seek Congressional approval for the intervention in Libya.

$ 150 million Spelling mansion sold to Formula One heiress

Spelling's $150-million mansion sold to Formula One heiress (Photos)

Candy Spelling widow of the late TV producer Aaron Spelling has sold the mansion to a 22-year-old British heiress Petra Ecclestone on Tuesday.

Rick Perry giving ‘serious thought’ to White House run

Texas Gov. Rick Perry said on Tuesday that he is giving a second thought to mounting a presidential run, but refused to give a deadline by which he will make that decision.

Boehner’s Letter To Obama Questioning Libya Deployment (FULL-TEXT)

House Speaker John Boehner has written the following letter to President Obama, asking him to explain the legality of his administration’s military activities in Libya.

Boehner Demands Obama Explain Legality of Libyan Campaign

U.S. House Speaker Republican John Boehner has asked President Barack Obama for a clear explanation of the legal standing supporting his administration’s continued military involvement in Libya.

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks inside hanger at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico

Obama Pledges Support for Puerto Rico

In the first official visit of a sitting American president to the Caribbean commonwealth since John F. Kennedy in 1961, President Barack Obama landed in Puerto Rico Tuesday, saying he's committed to the success and self-determination of the U.S. island territory.

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