Crocker: Sec. Kerry should be on a plane to Baghdad
As Islamic militants make gains and signs of sectarian strife increase, the U.S. has an obligation to engage with Iraq, former U.S. ambassador says
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The conservative base descends on D.C. this week, and as they did by defeating Eric Cantor, they're reminding the GOP they're still a force
Obama, Biden show their team spirit for the World Cup
They're not the only prominent Americans cheering on the U.S. soccer team
IRS made good-faith effort on e-mails, White House says
W.H. spokesman says Republican criticism is "far-fetched" and "not particularly believable"
White House considers sending special forces to Iraq for training
President Obama has ruled out sending combat troops but he is looking for ways to quickly slow the Sunni insurgency
A U.S.-Iran alliance on Iraq is a tricky issue
Experts warn that the potential downsides greatly outweigh the benefits
"Duck Dynasty" relative running for Vance McAllister's Congress seat
A&E star Phil Robertson's nephew says he's running for the seat held by the "kissing congressman"
Obama to sign order protecting LGBT rights for federal contractors
A day before Democratic LGBT fundraiser, White House announces Obama will extend new protections to LGBT workers
Threatening Facebook posts prompt Supreme Court review
Court will consider free speech rights after man sentenced to prison for posting violent online rants against estranged wife, others
Supreme Court OKs challenge to Ohio ban on campaign lies
The court ruled that an anti-abortion group can challenge an Ohio law that bars false statements about political candidates during campaigns
Supreme Court upholds "straw purchaser" law
Court rules that under federal law, a "straw" purchaser cannot buy a gun for someone else, even if both are legally eligible to own firearms
Demolition of "Deep Throat" parking garage approved
The Arlington, Va., parking garage where "Deep Throat" gave Watergate info to Bob Woodward is slated to be knocked down in 2017
Will ISIS plan a 9/11-style attack on the U.S.?
Republicans are warning the Iraqi extremists are planting "the seeds of 9/11s" - and terrorism experts are also expressing their concern
GOP: Iraq disintegrating because of U.S. withdrawal
Republicans blame Obama's failure to secure American troop presence in Iraq after the war for recent violence
Eric Cantor: "No regrets" after stunning re-election defeat
House majority leader says his position on immigration reform never wavered, but others believe it cost him his seat in Congress
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