Alleged Hillary Clinton shoe thrower pleads not guilty

Woman accused of hurling shoe at Clinton during Las Vegas speech deemed a flight risk and ordered to remain in federal custody

• Apr 25, 2014

John Paul Stevens: Marijuana should be legal

Retired Supreme Court justice says there's not much difference between marijuana and alcohol

• Apr 25, 2014

Mitch McConnell, likely Democratic foe spar over job creation

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes pounces after the Senate minority leader says it's not his "job" to bring jobs to a struggling Kentucky community

• Apr 25, 2014

John Boehner mocks House Republicans for avoiding immigration reform

House Speaker admits many Republicans are scared of the issue; GOP cries foul as President Obama considers more executive action to curb deportations

• Apr 25, 2014

Jeb Bush for president has turned into a family discussion

The former Florida governor has the support of his father George H.W. Bush, according to his brother Neil

• Apr 25, 2014

Obama expresses pessimism on Mideast peace talks

During a news conference in South Korea, the president suggested there may come a time when there "needs to be a pause" in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations

• Apr 25, 2014

Obama to extend talks with European leaders on Russia sanctions

President says "even larger consequences" must be prepared if Russia does not de-escalate tension in Ukraine

• Apr 25, 2014

Rick Perry’s abuse-of-power scandal may actually help him

Why Texas Gov. Rick Perry doesn’t need to fear his special prosecutor as much as other Republican presidential hopefuls

• Apr 25, 2014

Keystone pipeline fight still simmering ahead of midterm elections

The White House's decision to yet again delay a decision on the controversial project keeps Democrats on the hot seat

• Apr 25, 2014

Kerry threatens more sanctions against Russia

Secretary of State warns Russia will be making "an expensive mistake" if does not take immediate steps to de-escalate crisis in Ukraine

• Apr 24, 2014

Oregon panel recommends moving to federal Obamacare marketplace

Recommendation comes after months of deliberation over what to do with Oregon's botched online health exchange

• Apr 24, 2014

Michelle Obama gets resume from girl with unemployed dad

At a White House event marking Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, the daughter of an executive branch employee went to bat for her dad

• Apr 24, 2014

Lawmakers petition for open NSA debate

Once the House brings up legislation to reform surveillance activities, Rep. Rush Holt, D-N.J., and 8 others want open amendment process

• Apr 24, 2014

Facing protests, Eric Holder cancels Oklahoma City speech

Attorney general's planned address to the city’s graduating police cadets drew conservatives' ire, but Justice Department blames the cancellation on an earlier delay

• Apr 24, 2014

Republicans denounce rancher Cliven Bundy's racist comments

After supporting the rancher in his feud with the federal government, Republicans are now distancing themselves after his controversial comments

• Apr 24, 2014

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