Obama: Local efforts worldwide key to fighting terror

At summit on violent extremism, president to highlight pivotal element to dampening threat of terrorism across the globe

• Feb 18, 2015

Knoller's numbers: President Obama' summits

The president addresses violent extremism in this week's summit, the latest of many summits held during his presidency

• Feb 18, 2015

Obamacare sign-ups top 11M, White House says

Up from 8 million last year, but major court threat still looms over health reform

• Feb 18, 2015

U.S. to allow export of armed military drones

New policy would affect U.S. allies that meet certain requirements and pledge not to use the unmanned aircraft illegally

• Feb 17, 2015

Biden: Societies must offer "affirmative alternative" to extremism

The vice president's remarks opening the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism had a slightly off-key moment

• Feb 17, 2015

Holder seeks to downplay court's immigration ruling

It's unclear whether the Justice Department will seek an emergency stay of the judge's decision

• Feb 17, 2015

Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren met in December

There has been a persistent movement to draft Warren to run in 2016

• Feb 17, 2015

What would Chris Christie do if he were elected president?

New Jersey governor offers a glimpse at his top agenda items during a speech before New Hampshire Republicans

• Feb 17, 2015

Winter weather brings Washington, D.C. to a halt

Tens of thousands of people stay home from work as snowfall prompts partial government shut down

• Feb 17, 2015

Joe Biden takes his time in deciding on a 2016 presidential run

The vice president considers a third run for the presidency--what he may be waiting for

• Feb 17, 2015

Judge blocks Obama's immigration move, for now

Federal judge in Houston OK's request by 26 state coalition to temporarily halt president's executive action; Justice Dept. likely to appeal

• Feb 17, 2015

President's Day trivia about America's leaders

The largest shoe size, past careers and other interesting facts about America's leaders

• Feb 16, 2015

One million pieces of presidential memorabilia

The Wright family's collection of presidential memorabilia has been kept in storage units for years

• Feb 16, 2015
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Who is Kate Brown, Oregon's new governor?

Brown will become the country's first openly bisexual governor this Wednesday

• Feb 16, 2015

Health care registration deadline extended for some

The original deadline to sign up for health insurance for 2015 was Sunday, but a software glitch means a little extra time to enroll for some uninsured Americans

• Feb 16, 2015

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