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Obama orders more U.S. forces to Niger
President Obama sent additional U.S. military personnel to Niger earlier this week, bringing the total number of U.S. servicemen sent there to 100.
Gallup: 51 percent of U.S. Catholics say new pope should maintain traditions
As the pontificate of Benedict XVI ebbs, American Catholics have mixed feelings about the direction of their church.
VIDEO: Emily Miller on C-SPAN (Feb. 21, 2013)
C-SPAN's Peter Slen interviewed Emily Miller for the special "Gun Ownership in America." Topics included her series about getting a legal handgun in Washington, D.C. and recent gun-control efforts by the Obama administration. She also responded to viewers questions by phone and Twitter on the "Washington Journal" show, which was live from Blue Ridge Arsenal in Chantilly, Va.
MILLER: The David Gregory police mystery
The District of Columbia seems to not want the public to know what it did -- if anything -- while investigating NBC News’ David Gregory for possession of an illegal 30-round magazine. The police refuse to turn over the public documents in the case, and the city council is allowing them to stonewall.
Pope Benedict XVI's successor should allow priests to get a new title: Husband, poll finds
Three-fourth of U.S. Catholics have a favorable impression of Pope Benedict XVI and a bare majority believe the next pope should "maintain traditional directions," according to a new survey released Thursday.
Spared the budget axe, Big Bird aids Michelle Obama's obesity drive
In a move that will likely ruffle a few feathers in Washington, first lady Michelle Obama is teaming up with "Sesame Street" star Big Bird to kick off a two-day nationwide tour celebrating the third anniversary of Mrs. Obama's anti-obesity initiative "Let's Move."
Ben and Jerry's new flavor: Campaign finance reform
The manufacturer has launched the Stamp Stampede, a grass roots advocacy campaign promoting campaign finance reform that will "stamp money out of politics," and foster a Constitutional amendment.
Biden awards 18 police officers and firemen medal of valor
One day after Vice President Joseph R. Biden exhorted Americans to "buy a shotgun" if they want protection from intruders, he delivered a heartfelt testament to 18 police officers and firefighters receiving the Medal of Valor for showing tremendous courage under fire.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee makes time to honor rapper
Young Jeezy took a little break from the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities to be honored by Houston Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee over the weekend. The congresswoman presented the rapper with the "Certificate of Congressional Recognition" for his community work throughout the country, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Poll: Hagel's unfavorable numbers jump since nomination
Chuck Hagel's unfavorability ratings jumped in a new poll released Wednesday, even though President Obama's nominee for defense secretary seems likely to be confirmed by the Senate next week.
Mitt Romney returns to CPAC
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month,
White House backs up Biden, insists 'buy a shotgun' quip was on the mark
The White House is standing by Vice President Joseph R. Biden's decision to talk bluntly about his affinity for old-school shotguns — despite a storm of criticism from the left that the pump-action pitch undermined the White House push for gun-control measures.
Tea party: Karl Rove's Nazi costume in email added by 'outside vendor'
The questionable depiction of Karl Rove in a "Nazi" uniform that was included n a recent e-mail was a doctored fake done up in sepia tones, and a mistake.
The Trillion Dollar Coin, yours for $9.95
American Mint has just issued the "$1 Trillion Coin," a gleaming, platinum-plated collector's coin that shows what the legendary, imaginary trillion-dollar coin could look like.
With White House press peeved, Obama sits down with local media
President Obama is bypassing the national media and will sit down with local television journalists Wednesday to press his case for Congress to avoid deep spending cuts set to kick in a week from Friday.
Colo. Rep. Joe Salazar's comments on guns and rape spark Twitter fury
Colorado state Rep. Joe Salazar's comments about rape have sparked an unflattering trend on Twitter.
Carney dismisses press concerns over Obama secrecy
President Obama's spokesman Jay Carney defended the decision to shut out the press to Mr. Obama's golf weekend with Tiger Woods in Florida, though he said that he is "sympathetic" to the frustrations of covering the White House.
Gun owners get discounts at pizzeria in Virginia Beach
The owner of a Virginia Beach pizza shop is giving a 15 percent discount to people who carry a gun or bring a concealed-handgun permit into his store.
Bowles, Simpson back at it to reduce federal deficit
The chairmen of President Obama's now defunct bipartisan debt commission floated another proposal Tuesday that aims to split the differences between the hardline deficit reduction stances Democrats and Republican have taken on Capitol Hill.
Tea party promises on fourth anniversary to 'shock the entire political world'
Tea partyers observe their fourth anniversary Tuesday, marking an event that resonated with many Americans on Feb 19, 2009.
