Obama defends fed handling of Boston bombers

Says chemical weapons in Syria still a game changer but needs "the facts" when making national security decisions

• Apr 30, 2013

Senate passes amended FAA furlough bill, fixing typo

Bill easing FAA furloughs had an error, so the Senate passed a new one

• Apr 30, 2013

Amid reports, Cuomo won't talk about 2016 plans

N.Y. governor says he's concerned with running the state, not talking presidential politics

• Apr 30, 2013

Sanford faces Colbert Busch in lively S.C. debate

Disgraced former gov. hopes to make a political comeback in widely-watched Congressional race against businesswoman and sister of Comedy Central host

• Apr 30, 2013

O'Connor suggests misgivings over Bush vs. Gore

Retired Supreme Court justice tells Chicago Tribune editorial board she's not sure justices should have taken case, which hurt court's reputation

• Apr 30, 2013

In Mass., sleepy race to replace Kerry in Senate

Experts expect "jaw-dropping" low turnout for special primary election; Dems say they've learned their "lessons" from 2010 special election

• Apr 30, 2013

FAA furlough fix will make sequester worse

John Dickerson: Congress' fast fix for ending the FAA furlough represents yet another round of short-term thinking

• Apr 30, 2013

Obamas praise Jason Collins: "We've got your back!"

Michelle Obama tweeted, President Obama called NBA player Collins to offer support after Collins announces he's gay

• Apr 29, 2013

Sandy, 6 months later: N.J. gov. says Obama "kept his word"

Chris Christie says Obama "kept every promise" on storm aid as feds OK $1.8B in grants for state - but scars remain in region

• Apr 29, 2013

Hagel: "Wait to get the facts" before acting on Syria

Defense secretary says more information is needed before deciding how the United States and allies should respond to evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria

• Apr 29, 2013

Bill Clinton likens "sickness" of the Holocaust to current events

At 20th anniversary of the opening of the Holocaust Museum in D.C., the former president warns that people still target those who are different

• Apr 29, 2013

Obama nominates Charlotte mayor as next transportation secretary

Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx stresses need for bipartisanship in building national infrastructure

• Apr 29, 2013

Report: Cuomo won't run against Clinton in 2016

New York Governor reportedly won't run for president if Hillary Clinton does

• Apr 29, 2013

Has the government bungled Boston?

Lawmakers disagree about whether investigators could have done more to stop the Boston bombings, and whether they're handling the post-mortem appropriately

• Apr 29, 2013

Obama to appoint new transportation secretary

Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx to replace outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, leaving one Republican in Obama's cabinet

• Apr 28, 2013

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