WH: Despite outreach to GOP, difficult path to "grand bargain"

Long-shot "grand bargain" would require GOP to give up substantial ground on taxes and Democrats to give more on entitlements

• Mar 12, 2013

Sequester leads Air Force to suspend tuition aid

Strains from budget cuts cause military branches to cut financial program that thousands of service members rely on for college

• Mar 12, 2013

Lawmakers grill Cordray in duel over consumer watchdog

Republicans push for overhaul of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in hearing over nominee to head the fledgling agency

• Mar 12, 2013

Perez testimony questioned in civil rights case

Thomas Perez, reportedly Obama's pick for labor secretary, was part of a Justice Dept. investigation into a voting rights case

• Mar 12, 2013

George P. Bush officially running for Texas office

The son of former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., filed paperwork to run for Texas land commissioner next year

• Mar 12, 2013

Colo. gov expected to sign civil unions bill

Measure already cleared legislature; voters had banned same-sex marriage 7 years ago, but state has become more moderate

• Mar 12, 2013

U.S. eyes threat from unpredictable North Korea

In wake of Pyongyang "completely scrapping" 1953 armistice, intel officials offer grave assessment of threat to U.S.

• Mar 12, 2013

George H.W. Bush surprised by flash mob at Texas A&M

88-year-old former president was greeted at the Bush School with a choreographed rendition of "Boot Scootin' Boogie"

• Mar 12, 2013

The story of Obama and Paul Ryan

John Dickerson: Why Obama's relationship with Paul Ryan is on-again, off-again

• Mar 12, 2013

On verge of budget fight, Obama visits Congress

The president heads to the Capitol for the first of three days of meetings, continuing a "charm offensive" ahead of budget debate

• Mar 12, 2013

Is the debate on gun violence fading?

W.H. says gun legislation still a priority, but with unfolding budget drama, can Congress sustain the conversation?

• Mar 12, 2013

As critics keep a close eye, Obama to address donors, volunteers

His remarks come amid questions about whether donors to Obama's former campaign arm will receive special access to the president

• Mar 11, 2013

Nixon wanted ban on handguns

Former president believed "people should not have handguns" but went after more modest reforms

• Mar 11, 2013

In campaign to win "hearts," GOP chairman heads to Brooklyn

After getting trounced among minority voters in 2012, Republican National Committee touts outreach efforts at listening session with black voters

• Mar 11, 2013

Judge questions fmr. Sen. Craig's campaign cash use

Craig is accused of misusing campaign funds for his legal defense following his 2007 arrest for soliciting sex in an airport

• Mar 11, 2013

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