09-08-2014

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.

09-08-2014

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.

09-06-2014

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.

09-05-2014

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."

09-05-2014

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.

09-05-2014

The Wall Street Journal reports someone hacked into part of Obamacare's HealthCare.gov website and uploaded malicious software.

09-10-2013

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.

01-28-2010

With President Obama's first State of the Union address, most expected him to get some points for style. But what about substance?

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