Obama to discuss Ferguson with cabinet

The meeting will look at military equipment being provided to police among several other issues

• Nov 30, 2014

When is an online threat illegal and when is it free speech?

The Supreme Court hears arguments on when threats over Facebook or other social media are real threats punishable by law and when they merit First Amendment protection

• Nov 30, 2014

Deval Patrick warns Hillary Clinton: Inevitability is "off-putting"

The Massachusetts governor says Clinton, far ahead in primary polls, needs to "sweat for the job" if she runs for president in 2016

• Nov 30, 2014

Incoming senators talk bipartisanship, but can they deliver?

Issues like immigration threaten to keep the much-reviled state of inter-party relations in D.C. the same

• Nov 30, 2014

Lawyer: Brown family will pursue "every legal avenue"

Hoping to have "the killer of their unarmed son held accountable," Michael Brown's family exploring legal options after Darren Wilson walks free

• Nov 30, 2014

Facebook rant targeting Obama girls shows partisanship doesn't take a holiday

Communications director for GOP congressman under fire after lashing out at Obama daughters over turkey pardoning appearance

• Nov 29, 2014

Who will replace Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense?

A number of current and former Pentagon officials have been floated as possible nominees, along with some outsiders

• Nov 29, 2014

Obama visits D.C. bookstore on "Small Business Saturday"

The president dives the holiday shopping season, bringing daughters Malia and Sasha to Politics and Prose, a D.C. bookstore

• Nov 29, 2014

All eyes on 2016 at Republican governors' gathering

Nobody has announced a presidential bid yet, but some sharp elbows were thrown at the Republican Governors Association's annual conference

• Nov 29, 2014

Chicago archbishop: Violent Ferguson protests disrespect Michael Brown

Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, urges demonstrators to honor the memory of the slain teen by remaining peaceful

• Nov 28, 2014

The White House gets its Christmas tree

"Are they sure they can get this in the door?" asks first lady Michelle Obama, who received the 18.5 foot Douglas Fir along with her daughters

• Nov 28, 2014

Behind the scenes of Hillary Clinton's $300,000 speech at UCLA

Emails shed new light on the intense choreography behind the potential 2016 presidential candidate's public appearances

• Nov 28, 2014

Foes say President's immigration plan too lenient

Critics of President Obama's immigration plan say stopping the flow of illegal immigrants should be a priority

• Nov 27, 2014

Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves hospital after heart stent implanted

The Supreme Court justice had the stent implanted during surgery on Wednesday to clear a blocked artery

• Nov 27, 2014

What's for Thanksgiving dinner at the White House?

The menu is heavy on some classic favorites, but it includes a few unique twists

• Nov 27, 2014

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