GOP Rep.'s gay son defends father's opposition to same-sex marriage

Rep. Matt Salmon's son says his dad "accepts my desire to be with the man that I love"

• Apr 3, 2013

Michelle Obama: It's "OK" president is a sex symbol

Asked by Entertainment Tonight about her husband's status as a "sex symbol," first lady says she's OK with it

• Apr 3, 2013

Urban gun violence survivors demand recognition, action

At panel on gun violence in New York, advocates decry congressional inaction, lack of attention for minority victims

• Apr 3, 2013

In show of solidarity, Obama to return 5% of his salary

As hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs, Obama offers to slash his own salary

• Apr 3, 2013

GOP Rep. links same-sex marriage and bestiality

Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, argues there's "no clear place to draw the line once you eliminate the traditional marriage"

• Apr 3, 2013

Hagel warns of more Pentagon belt-tightening

Defense secretary says department will have to put "everything on the table" as it takes a hard look at short-term and long-term budgets

• Apr 3, 2013

Dem Rep. reports death threats over gun bill

N.Y. Dem Carolyn Maloney says "several death threats" have been phoned into her office in response to a bill she proposed requiring gun owners to have insurance

• Apr 3, 2013

What are Mark Sanford's chances to reclaim his House seat?

The S.C. district that he used to represent is heavily GOP but turnout - and his past baggage - may have a negative effect

• Apr 3, 2013

Polls: Clinton, Biden top Dems for 2016; no clear GOP favorite

For GOP field, 2012 still "casting a cloud," says pollster

• Apr 3, 2013

Not exactly Clinton vs. Biden - yet

The two potential 2016 presidential contenders shared a stage Tuesday, but politics was not part of the program

• Apr 3, 2013

Why 2016 speculation isn't so silly

John Dickerson: Early talk about the next presidential election will force the candidates to take risks and think creatively

• Apr 3, 2013

All 5 living U.S. presidents to gather at new Bush library

President Obama and his living predecessors will all attend the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on April 25

• Apr 3, 2013

Despite resistance in Congress, WH continues gun law push

Obama heads to Colorado to continue urging lawmakers to pass meaningful gun control legislation

• Apr 3, 2013

Scientist: W.H. brain project among most ambitious

Nobel Prize-winning scientist says multi-billion-dollar initiative more ambitious than going to the moon in 1969

• Apr 2, 2013

Sanford clears another hurdle on road to political return

He'll face off against Stephen Colbert's sister next month to try to reclaim his old House seat

• Apr 2, 2013

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