Loretta Lynch sworn in as new U.S. attorney general

After a months-long confirmation process, Lynch gets sworn in as the nation's top law enforcement official

• Apr 27, 2015

Rand Paul defends Obama, drone strikes

The presidential candidate says that "there is a valuable use for drones"

• Apr 27, 2015

How much money do you need to run for president?

Jeb Bush, a powerful fundraiser, thinks he can spend less than the 2012 candidates did

• Apr 27, 2015

George W. Bush knocks Obama on foreign policy

The former president criticized his successor for his handling of the Iran nuclear deal and ISIS

• Apr 27, 2015

Gay businessman: Hosting dinner for Cruz a "terrible mistake"

Ian Reisner, a New York City-based hotelier facing a boycott of his gay-friendly establishments, apologized in a Facebook post

• Apr 27, 2015

Supporters of Senate Iran bill swatting away amendments

The Senate weighs a bill allowing Congress to review and possibly reject nuclear Iran deal

• Apr 27, 2015

Republican governor cautions GOP over "Clinton Cash"

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says that there's "no evidence of a quid pro quo" in Clinton Foundation controversy

• Apr 26, 2015

Clinton Foundation admits mistakes on donor disclosures

The charity said it is "acting quickly to remedy" their missteps, as Hillary Clinton's 2016 bid and a new book draws renewed attention

• Apr 26, 2015

Should the Supreme Court decide same-sex marriage?

Opponents say the Supreme Court should not set public policy; supporters say a vote for would be affirmation of public opinion

• Apr 26, 2015

Weinstein family paid a ransom in attempt to free him

U.S. government forbids hostage ransoms, but is reevaluating how it handles hostages and their families and whether to prosecute

• Apr 26, 2015

Are police relations the top civil rights cause?

Rep. Elijah Cummings, talking about the death of a man in Baltimore PD custody, says "If we don't correct this now it will only get worse"

• Apr 26, 2015

The best of Obama's jabs at GOP, dems, and media

The president got in a few zingers at friends, foes and himself Saturday at the glitzy confab

• Apr 25, 2015

Obama slings one-liners at WH correspondents' dinner

Taking shots at political friends and foes, as well as himself, the commander-in-chief let the zingers fly

• Apr 25, 2015

White House Correspondents' Dinner

Politicians and celebrities mingle with the press for the annual D.C. event, hosted by Cecily Strong of "Saturday Night Live"

• Apr 25, 2015
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Obama, GOP tag-team over trade deals

The president and Republican Party find a rare bipartisan moment over current overseas trade negotiations

• Apr 25, 2015

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