Churches and groups of different denominations in Utah are asking the Supreme Court to settle whether states can outlaw gay marriage.
The Internal Revenue Service says it has lost more emails, this time from five more employees who are also part of the congressional investigations into the Tea Party targeting scandal.
President Barack Obama has finally decided what the U.S. should do to defeat the terrorists of the Islamic State (ISIS) army in the Middle East.
As Congress gets back to work, the House welcomes new Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The self-described 'happy conservative' is determined to change Washington with grit and a smile.
President Barack Obama is facing harsh criticism from liberals and conservatives over his decision to delay executive action on immigration until after the midterm elections.
Many small companies that do business online are worried a plan working its way through Congress could force them to shut down. Supporters of the plan say it "levels the playing field."
It's the worst case scenario for former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen. A jury found the couple guilty Thursday of corruption, fraud and bribery -- basically selling their authority for personal gain.
The Wall Street Journal reports someone hacked into part of Obamacare's HealthCare.gov website and uploaded malicious software.
WASHINGTON - The top Republican in the Senate said Sunday that GOP lawmakers "may well" vote for a jobs bill this week.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., prefers a costlier version drafted with GOP input and he didn't commit his support to advance the legislation on Monday to a final vote this coming week.
The pending measure would provide businesses that hire the unemployed a one-year break from payroll taxes and a $1,000 tax credit if those workers stay on the job for a full year. The cost is estimated at $13 billion.
With President Obama's first State of the Union address, most expected him to get some points for style. But what about substance?