GEORGE W. BUSH

From a discussion of Paul's urinary system to a Hitler reference, and a certain Florida senator's attempt to keep it real, the filibuster had a bit of everything.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush weighs in on some hot issues, with an eye toward the 2016 presidential race.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid tribute to the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, saying he would return on judgment day.

Chavez left behind a wealth of bizarre and often humorous quotes.

A court in Milan has convicted Italian intelligence officials of CIA-instigated torture and rendition during the war on terror. Will American participants pay as well?

Former first lady Laura Bush has requested to be removed from a recently launched same-sex marriage advocacy campaign that features a clip of her speaking in support of gay marriage.

Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2014, saying he wants a “quieter time” with his family after a long political career.

A party-line vote sends Chuck Hagel's nomination for defense secretary to the full Senate for a vote later this week.

When President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, the technology sector will be listening for three key items.

The former U.S. defense secretary supports extrajudicial killings, but agrees there should be “some checks” on them.

A hacker going by the name “Guccifer” accessed private emails and photos by gaining access to the AOL account of Dorothy Bush Koch, daughter of George H.W. Bush and sister of former President George W. Bush.

Drone strikes and torture policy are likely to come up at John Brennan's hearing. Here are five questions senators are likely to ask.

Brennan’s nomination process may not prove to be smooth sailing, due to his possible connection to controversial interrogation practices.

Canada is dropping the use of its penny today. And some economists believe the United States should be following its neighbor's example.

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.

Haggis remains a popular dish in Scotland and with the global Scots diaspora.

President George W. Bush’s 2009 Ford F-15 King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew sold this weekend for $300,000 in an auction benefiting the Fisher House Foundation.

A new poll shows U.S. President Barack Obama heading into his second-term inauguration with an approval rating of 51 percent.

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President Barack Obama reversed a ban on corporate donors and upped contributions limits to fund his second inauguration. If there's a fundraising surplus, where will it go?

Being the prime minister of Pakistan may be, arguably, one of the most insecure political jobs in the world.