Obama pushes Congress to confirm housing agency head

President's nomination for Federal Housing Finance Agency chief faces GOP opposition over subprime mortgage crisis

• May 11, 2013

IRS apologizes for targeting tea party organizations

Agency says they singled out particular groups for extra scrutiny

• May 10, 2013

Carney: WH didn't "hide" anything on Benghazi talking points

In tense back-and-forth with reporters, WH press secretary stands by "limited" changes to talking points

• May 10, 2013

Jack Lew: U.S. won't hit debt ceiling until Labor Day

Treasury secretary says U.S. has a few months before debt limit reached, but Congress should still act

• May 10, 2013

IRS official apologizes for targeting conservative groups

IRS official in charge of overseeing tax-exempt groups apologizes for agency's targeting conservative organizations for excessive review of tax exemption status

• May 10, 2013

Obama: "110 percent committed" to Obamacare implementation

President says implementing health care reforms is "too important for political games"

• May 10, 2013

Could Benghazi impact Hillary Clinton in 2016?

As Republicans continue to raise the Benghazi issue, Clinton is letting her previous comments on the attack stand for now

• May 10, 2013

Kerry: Benghazi hearings revealed nothing new

Secretary of State says he hasn't "learned anything new" as a result of this week's hearings on Libya attacks

• May 10, 2013

Obama finds himself pushing health care message ... again

Uncertainty about law implementation fueling fears among Republicans, Democrats; President to campaign for support, states promoting Obamacare with new ads

• May 10, 2013

Your own Air Force One for as little as $50k

The government is auctioning off one of the DC-9 jets that was used as Air Force One/Two from 1975-2005

• May 10, 2013

Prince Harry visits Arlington National Cemetery

Wrapping up his D.C. visit, the 28-year-old royal continues to focus on military servicemen on his latest tour of the U.S.; stops at JFK's grave

• May 10, 2013

Air Force One for sale

The government is auctioning off one of the DC-9 jets that was used as Air Force One/Two from 1975-2005

• May 10, 2013
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Biden explains calling Boston bombers "knock-off jihadis"

Vice president says his deliberate choice of words was meant to assure the public that the republic is not in jeopardy

• May 10, 2013

Budget deal on life support as optimism fades

Despite a former glimmer of hope that Congress would pass a budget deal, the latest developments suggest yet more brinksmanship

• May 10, 2013

Obama: "We're poised for progress"

President tells students in Austin, Texas not to listen to all the "doom and gloom" in Washington

• May 9, 2013

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