Loretta Lynch confirmed as attorney general

After a delay of more than 160 days, Lynch will replace Eric Holder at the helm of the Justice Department

• Apr 23, 2015

Has Sheldon Adelson already placed his 2016 bet?

The weekend's upcoming "Sheldon primary" may now have a frontrunner

• Apr 23, 2015

Wife criticizes U.S. approach to hostages' families

Warren Weinstein's wife hopes recent deaths of American hostages prompt government to "take its responsibilities seriously"

• Apr 23, 2015

Obama: I "profoundly regret" deaths of al Qaeda hostages

The president ordered a full review of the drone strikes that killed an Italian and American al Qaeda hostage

• Apr 23, 2015

U.S. aircraft carrier near Yemen gives Obama "options"

Defense chief Ash Carter leaves open possibility U.S. military could try and board Iranian ships heading toward Yemen

• Apr 23, 2015

Two al Qaeda hostages killed by U.S. drone strikes

The deaths of the American and Italian hostages were accidental, the government has ruled

• Apr 23, 2015

Are men uncomfortable with the idea of a female president?

A new poll from the Shriver Report contains some surprising numbers about male attitudes on politics and society

• Apr 23, 2015

"Multiple weapons" were aimed at gyrocopter pilot

Far from flying into the heart of nation's capital undetected, Doug Hughes "should have been blown out of the air," lawmaker says

• Apr 23, 2015

The Democrats' internal battle over free trade

Ahead of the 2016 election, the long contentious issue has some Democrats drawing their knives

• Apr 23, 2015

Clinton charity, Russian atomic energy agency in focus

NYT: Donations flowed from Canadian execs to Clinton Foundation as Russian agency took over large uranium company execs headed

• Apr 23, 2015

Secret Service delayed fixing alarm at Bush 41's home

DHS report says system at Houston residence was faulty for more than a year; report also raises concerns about security at other ex-presidents' residences

• Apr 23, 2015

Clinton's lawyer: "No reason" for private Benghazi interview

Clinton's attorney says she's perfectly willing to testify publicly about her use of a private email server

• Apr 22, 2015

Obama pledges millions for national parks restoration

On Earth Day, the president urges Congress to fund land and water conservation efforts

• Apr 22, 2015

Senate unanimously passes anti-trafficking bill

The trafficking bill's easy passage in the Senate paves the way for a confirmation vote on Loretta Lynch, the nominee for attorney general

• Apr 22, 2015

Mandatory vaccination bill clears hurdle in Calif.

Proposal requiring California schoolchildren to be vaccinated among several drafted across U.S. in wake of measles outbreak

• Apr 22, 2015

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