Obama: Clean energy is good for the bottom line

In California, the president announces commitments from organizations like Walmart to reduce carbon pollution

• May 9, 2014

Republican brings fake joint to congressional hearing

Lawmaker aimed to illustrate the point that Washington, D.C.'s marijuana decriminalization bill conflicts with federal law

• May 9, 2014

Hillary Clinton’s handling of Boko Haram: Are critics justified?

Republicans were quick to slam the former secretary of state but the full story is not so black-and-white

• May 9, 2014

Democrats still weighing participation in new Benghazi investigation

Some urge the party to boycott the probe, but backing out could deprive Democrats of the ability to shape the investigation

• May 9, 2014

Struggle over controversial voter ID laws continues

Pennsylvania governor gives up fight, but other states continue to see new developments over controversial voter ID laws

• May 9, 2014

FEC ruling paves way for Bitcoin political donations

The commission says candidates and committees can now accept the virtual currency – with restrictions

• May 9, 2014

After California fundraising swing, Obama to focus on clean energy

The president will announce new steps to increase use of clean and efficient energy

• May 9, 2014

The Republican establishment won a battle - but who’ll win the war?

Despite a poll showing tea party support down from 2010 highs, it and its influence aren't going anywhere

• May 9, 2014

Will Clay Aiken be a winner, or a runner up again?

Days after his congressional primary, the former "American Idol" star awaits his fate

• May 9, 2014

House makes special Benghazi investigative committee official

Republicans vote to start Benghazi probe; Democrats are still deciding whether to boycott in protest

• May 8, 2014

Think Globally, Act Locally

Major Garrett: When it comes to climate change, Washington won’t help

• May 8, 2014

Veterans Affairs chief orders nationwide review of VA Medical Centers

The audit comes in wake of reports that veterans died while waiting for care at the Phoenix VA clinic

• May 8, 2014

GOP senator charges feds with exaggerating sequester's impact

Sen. Tom Coburn launches inquiry into the sequester's impact, after report shows just one federal layoff so far

• May 8, 2014

HHS nominee Burwell faces GOP questions on Obamacare

Republicans grill Sylvia Mathews Burwell, nominated to be the next secretary of health and human services, but they also praise her record

• May 8, 2014

Springsteen, Spielberg hang with President Obama

President Obama shared a table with Steven Spielberg and Bruce Springsteen at a benefit dinner, but broke away to chat with Barbra Streisand

• May 8, 2014

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