Chris Christie named "Father of the Year"

The award, from a nonprofit group, places the New Jersey governor in good company: Bill Clinton and Hulk Hogan are previous winners

• Apr 23, 2014

At IRS, owing Uncle Sam not a threat to workers' bonuses

Government investigators say tax agency doles out millions of dollars in bonuses to workers with disciplinary issues

• Apr 23, 2014

Angry protests to greet Obama in Philippines?

Cops clash with anti-U.S. protesters in Manila days before president's visit, highlighting concern over new military pact

• Apr 23, 2014

Awaiting Obama in Asia: Issues of security and trade

The president is in Asia for his long-delayed visits to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines

• Apr 23, 2014

Obama tours Washington state mudslide wreckage

Before Asia trip, president views damage from last month's disaster and meets with first responders and affected families

• Apr 22, 2014

Clay Aiken launches first ad for congressional bid

"American Idol" alumnus spolights his work with special needs children, but his opponent is charging that Aiken isn't dedicated to the issue

• Apr 22, 2014

Supreme Court critical of Ohio law punishing campaign lies

Court's skepticism raises doubts about the viability of laws in more than 15 states that police campaign statements

• Apr 22, 2014

Sen. John Boozman recovering from heart surgery

The Arkansas Republican was hospitalized overnight after suffering pain in his chest and arm

• Apr 22, 2014

Is Sen. Elizabeth Warren running for president?

The Democratic senator talks about her new memoir and addresses speculation about a possible 2016 run

• Apr 22, 2014

Report: Mitt Romney gives Bob McDonnell $10,000 for legal defense

A longtime Romney adviser calls McDonnell a “true and trusted friend” to Romney

• Apr 22, 2014

Poll shows Republicans bucking national trend on same-sex marriage

GOP voters still overwhelmingly believe marriage should remain between a man and a woman

• Apr 22, 2014

Chris Christie slams Colorado's pot rules

He says no legal pot in N.J. on his watch; tax revenue from legalizing marijuana is not worth the lower "quality of life"

• Apr 22, 2014

Florida voters set to fill seat vacated by Rep. Trey Radel

Republican primary, which takes place Tuesday, will likely determine the winner

• Apr 22, 2014

La. lawmaker scraps plan to make Bible the official state book

GOP state Rep. Thomas Carmody said constituents had requested move; some feared costly lawsuit over separation of church and state

• Apr 22, 2014

Supreme Court upholds Michigan affirmative action ban

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled by a 6-2 vote that Michigan voters had a right to ban affirmative action in their state via a ballot initiative

• Apr 22, 2014

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