Poor performance in midterm elections and an onslaught of global issues could dim Obama's presence at APEC.
President Barack Obama outlined his next steps in Iraq and in Washington following huge Democratic losses in Congress.
Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller were released after a senior U.S. official flew to Pyongyang for direct talks with the government.
Rodman's letter hinted Bae's release could facilitate more basketball training camps in North Korea.
The last Americans held by North Korea were released Saturday.
Loretta Lynch could become the first African-American female to serve as the top U.S. law-enforcement official.
If confirmed, the federal prosecutor would become the first African-American woman to serve as the top U.S. law enforcement official.
Obama reportedly got irritated with his vice president at a lunch that was supposed to warm relations with Congress.
With Clinton and Bush the likeliest candidates, the 2016 election could look a lot like 1992.
The president's unpopularity helped the Republicans on Election Day.
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday it will be taking up a new challenge to the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare.
The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities is suing the U.S. Department of Education.
President Obama sees the potential for cooperation with Congress on college funding, infrastructure and tax reform.
The colleges are suing the government over a newly announced "gainful employment" rule that aims to help with student debt.
If nominated and confirmed, the Brooklyn U.S. attorney would be the first black woman attorney general.
Over the last three months, reports have emerged of jihadists travelling on cruise ships to get to Iraq and Syria, according to Interpol.
Next week, Beijing will host world leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe for the APEC summit.
The U.S. is spending $8.3 million a day on its campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, according to the Pentagon.
President Obama and Speaker Boehner have a fraught relationship. But they need each other now.
President Obama reportedly wrote to Ayatollah Khamenei about a shared interest in battling ISIS.
The hunt for Islamic State fighters, supporters and financiers expands In Germany.
According to House Speaker Boehner, President Obama should not "play with matches" regarding his immigration reform aspirations.