McCain warns against haste in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

As Secretary Kerry pushes for peace framework, John McCain and other GOP senators worry the state of Israel could be put in jeopardy

• Jan 3, 2014

Don’t delay Obamacare birth control mandate, administration says

Justice Department argues that the order of nuns objecting to new Obamacare rule have not had their religious freedoms infringed upon

• Jan 3, 2014

Report: Clay Aiken considering run for Congress

"American Idol" alumnus and LGBT activist reportedly looking into running as a Democrat in North Carolina's 2nd congressional district

• Jan 3, 2014

Report: NSA trying to develop code-breaking super computer

Washington Post reports National Security Agency wants so-called "quantum computer" that could be used to break encryption codes

• Jan 3, 2014

Obamacare reform tops House GOP's post-holiday agenda

While the White House tries emphasizing the positive, the Republican-led House will kick off the new year with a vote to change Obamacare

• Jan 3, 2014

Chicago woman claims she mistakenly received Obama photo album

Album of personal Obama family photos said to be delivered to the wrong Chicago address

• Jan 2, 2014

Barbara Bush remains hospitalized in Houston

Wife of former President George H.W. Bush suffering from pneumonia; spokesman says she's "responding well" to treatment

• Jan 2, 2014

Texas GOP Rep. accepting Bitcoin donations for Senate bid

Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Texas, a fierce opponent of U.S. monetary policy, touts the virtual currency as an alternative to the dollar

• Jan 2, 2014

Americans enter 2014 with plunging faith in government

An overwhelming majority is not optimistic Congress will make headway on health care, jobs, or the federal deficit

• Jan 2, 2014

Newspapers: Snowden a valuable whistleblower

NY Times, Guardian editorial boards call for plea bargain or clemency for the former government contractor who exposed sweeping NSA programs

• Jan 2, 2014

What will Congress do about the debt ceiling?

Despite passage of a bipartisan budget deal, fresh bickering looms as the U.S. approaches the February expiration of its borrowing authority

• Jan 2, 2014

White House solicits feel-good Obamacare stories

Opening marketplaces gives administration a chance to turn around the controversial law’s image

• Jan 1, 2014

Duggan takes bankrupt Detroit's oath of office

The new mayor of Detroit has limited powers in the insolvent city, whose finances are controlled by a state-appointed emergency manager

• Jan 1, 2014

John Roberts renews call for court funding

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts says more funding is needed to keep the public's confidence in all three branches of government

• Jan 1, 2014

After rocky 2013, what's ahead for Obama in new year?

Experts discuss how challenges and setbacks in 2013 impacted Obama's legacy and what the new year will look like for the president

• Jan 1, 2014

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