State Dept. is not sending Andrew W.K. to Bahrain

The entertainer was looking forward to promoting "partying and world peace," but State Dept. concluded it would be inappropriate

• Nov 26, 2012

Supreme Court: When is an employer liable for harassment?

The Supreme Court today considered who counts as a "supervisor" in workplace harassment cases

• Nov 26, 2012

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

A tradition since 1964, this year's tree, a 65-foot Engelmann spruce from White River National Forest in Colorado, was lit during a lighting ceremony on Tuesday

• Nov 26, 2012
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Supreme Court revives challenge to Obama health law

The court on Monday ordered a federal appeals court to consider whether Obama's health care law violates Liberty University's religious freedoms

• Nov 26, 2012

Corker: Solving "fiscal cliff" not difficult

As Congress returns to Washington this week with a renewed focus on the "fiscal cliff," Sen. Bob Corker said Congress has no reason not to act.

• Nov 26, 2012

Washington teeters on edge of fiscal cliff

Political jockeying between White House, Congress to intensify as interests from labor to big business join the battle

• Nov 26, 2012

What's next for marijuana laws?

Recreational pot use will soon be legal in Washington state and Colorado, but it's unclear what the feds do next

• Nov 25, 2012

Fewer moderates in Congress, more gridlock?

There will be fewer centrists in the next Congress, potentially leaving the parties more polarized than ever

• Nov 25, 2012

Will fiscal cliff solution be real or just politics?

Obama and Congress could fix the looming cliff or just push the problem down the road

• Nov 24, 2012

9 more Iraq, Afghan war veterans joining Congress

Tammy Duckworth is one of nine veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who will serve in next year's freshman class in the House

• Nov 23, 2012

The White House Christmas Tree arrives

Keeping with tradition, First Lady Michelle Obama received the 2012 White House Christmas Tree on the day after Thanksgiving.

• Nov 23, 2012
• 19 photos

Obama's 2nd term to test his education program

Attempting to build on commitments made in first 4 years, Obama faces congressional gridlock, financial shortfalls

• Nov 23, 2012

Are Republican immigration reform opponents losing clout?

Some conservatives fear the immigration issue will split the Republican Party

• Nov 23, 2012

Branstad opens gates for Iowa straw poll criticism

The Republican governor of Iowa's comments were lauded some who feel the event is over-hyped

• Nov 23, 2012

Jockeying under way to replace Rep. Jackson Jr.

At least a dozen candidates have been mentioned to replace Jesse Jackson Jr., who resigned Wednesday, in Congress

• Nov 22, 2012

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