President Obama finally gets his own Twitter account

His new account gives the president a way "to engage directly with the American people," the White House says

• May 18, 2015

Supreme Court rules felons may sell or transfer possession of guns

Unanimous ruling gives another victory to University of Virginia law students who represented Florida felon

• May 18, 2015

Jeb Bush: No constitutional right to same-sex marriage

Bush, who's weighing a 2016 presidential bid, also argued businesses should be allowed to deny service to gay weddings

• May 18, 2015

Marco Rubio explains shifting answers on Iraq War

The Florida senator was grilled over his position on Iraq during a "Fox News Sunday" appearance

• May 18, 2015

Lindsey Graham on why he's running in 2016

The South Carolina senator said he'll officially announce whether he is running for president on June 1

• May 18, 2015

Obama pulls back on some gear feds give local cops

After controversy over actions of police in riot gear, he bars feds from providing some military-style items,tightens controls on others

• May 18, 2015

Clinton earned big money from groups lobbying on trade

The former secretary of state has been supportive of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the past, but has stayed mum on the deal lately

• May 18, 2015

GOP infighting over NSA surveillance program renewal

Senate Majority Leader McConnell dismisses a threat from Rand Paul to filibuster an extension of key Patriot Act provisions

• May 17, 2015

GOP congressman: Obama must do more than contain ISIS

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said that outside of Iraq and Syria, the administration isn't doing enough

• May 17, 2015

Walker promises "contrast" with Clinton foreign policy

The Wisconsin governor said Clinton left a "mess" around the world with her policies

• May 17, 2015

Robert Gates: Not impressed by any 2016 candidates

The former defense secretary raised alarm about a lack of foreign policy experience, especially on the Republican side

• May 17, 2015

Amtrak investigator dispels bullet theory

NTSB's Robert Sumwalt tells "Face the Nation" that whatever hit the Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia was about the size of a grapefruit

• May 17, 2015

Feds take action after deadly Amtrak crash

Federal Railroad Administration instructs rail system to take immediate steps in wake of Philadelphia derailment

• May 16, 2015

McCain: Dems want to "pretend the global economy doesn't exist"

Arizona Republican says it's "crazy" for Democrats to squander a free trade opportunity

• May 16, 2015

Mitt Romney vs. Evander Holyfield

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney stepped into the boxing ring to challenge five-time heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield

• May 16, 2015

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