Calif. court rejects bid to halt same-sex marriages

Highest court rejected a request from a government official in charge of issuing marriage licenses in San Diego County for an order halting gay marriages

• Jul 23, 2013

N.C. lawmakers pass sweeping changes to gun laws

Republican-backed bill allows concealed-carry permit holders to take firearms into bars and restaurants

• Jul 23, 2013

Weiner apologizes for newly revealed lewd texts

NYC mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner acknowledged a new set of texts released this week

• Jul 23, 2013

John Boehner as the good shepherd

John Dickerson: Why House Speaker John Boehner has no choice but to lead from behind

• Jul 23, 2013

White House: GOP DREAM Act "hardly a workable solution"

Traditional defenders of the DREAM Act slam the House Republican version of the bill to help undocumented youth

• Jul 23, 2013

Va. Gov. McDonnell apologizes, repays loans to wealthy donor

Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va., a potential 2016 GOP candidate, apologizes for any embarrassment he caused by taking loans from supporter

• Jul 23, 2013

Poll: On Zimmerman verdict, contrasting views by race

Washington Post-ABC News poll reveals majority of blacks disapprove, while half of whites approve of the jury's decision

• Jul 23, 2013

Walmart battling D.C. city council over new store

Chain retailer is locked in a battle with Washington, D.C. city council members who insist Walmart agrees to pay a living wage of $12.50 before opening its doors

• Jul 23, 2013

First lady to address Latino group amid immigration debate

As Congress grapples with immigration reform, Michelle Obama to deliver remarks at the National Council of La Raza's annual conference

• Jul 23, 2013

Before August break, Obama tries to fire up supporters

The president urged volunteers not to lose enthusiasm as he prepares to travel the country to talk about the economy

• Jul 22, 2013

Spitzer's apology ad: "I failed, big time"

The disgraced former N.Y. governor uses his plea for forgiveness to boost Geraldo Rivera following a shirtless photo mishap

• Jul 22, 2013

WH to Congress: Don't use debt limit to hold up economy

Ahead of Obama's remarks on the nation's long-term economic outlook, White House warns Congress against more skirmishes over the debt

• Jul 22, 2013

Stop Hillary PAC rolls out new team, readies message

The latest effort to stop Hillary Clinton's presidential bid before it starts gets underway this week

• Jul 22, 2013

Rep. Gabbard: New members of Congress are "frustrated"

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, the youngest woman in Congress, speaks out on frustration with bipartisan gridlock and her hopes for the reform of military sex assault prosecution

• Jul 22, 2013

Rand Paul aide resigns after Confederacy controversy

After facing charges of racism, former radio host leaves the Kentucky Republican's staff

• Jul 22, 2013

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