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What's the hold up? Top Republican demands answers on Obamacare delays affecting small business
A House Republican leader wants the Obama administration to explain delays in the roll-out of health insurance marketplaces designed to help small businesses shop for health plans under the federal health care law.
Obama signs bill to avoid federal government shutdown
Without fanfare, President Obama signed a law Tuesday that will keep the federal government running through Sept. 30 and locks into place the "sequestration" budget cuts.
Not so supreme: Approval rating of Supreme Court 'close to an all time low'
"As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on two same-sex marriage cases, and with several other high-profile cases on its docket, the court's favorability rating remains close to an all-time low," says a Pew Research Center survey, which also revealed that just 9 percent of Republican conservatives say the court steered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. is actually conservative.
Obama keeps close tabs during Court arguments on gay marriage
President Obama, who personally supports same-sex marriage, received updates at the White House Tuesday about the oral arguments taking place Tuesday morning at the Supreme Court over California's law that bans the unions.
White House condemns possible gun bill filibuster by GOP
The White House labeled a plan Tuesday by Senate Republicans to block gun-control measures "unfortunate" and said those lawmakers threatening a filibuster are out of step with the vast majority of Americans.
LATEST UPDATES: From the scene at the Supreme Court
The first openly gay politician ever elected to the Senate said Tuesday the Supreme Court has a chance to "reflect the progress" that had been made on rights for same-sex couples and decide "whether gay American citizens can continue to be discriminated against simply because of who they love."
'Unintimidated' - Gov. Scott Walker tells his story in a new book
It will be out in the fall. That would be "Unintimidated: A Governor's Story and a Nation's Challenge" - penned by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, with a little help from a former Bushie.
National Cathedral dean speaks out for gay marriage
While an American conference of Catholic bishops is marching in favor of preserving the traditional definition of marriage, the dean of the Washington National Cathedral is calling on the Supreme Court to extend marital rights to same-sex unions as well.
Rep. Elijah Cummings raves about Super Bowl-winning intern Torrey Smith
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings offered rave reviews on Tuesday for his most famous intern — Torrey Smith, a wide receiver for the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.
New map lays out the 50 states' divergent paths on gay marriage
On the cusp of Supreme Court arguments that could reshape how America defines marriage, a new color-coded map from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows just how varied the 50 states have become in their approaches to same-sex unions.
Catholic bishops lead prayer march to Supreme Court as justices weigh gay marriage
The U.S. Conference of Bishops will lead thousands of people in prayer today as they march toward the Supreme Court to promote marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
Politicians make their presence known on same-sex marriage
First, President Obama announced his "evolution" on same-sex marriage. More recently, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a statement of support for gay couples, and Sens. Claire McCaskill, of Missouri, and Mark Warner, of Virginia, said approving same-sex marriage was "the right thing to do."
White House: Obama following gay-marriage cases closely
Despite the White House's obvious interest in this week's Supreme Court hearings on two gay-marriage cases, the president's spokesman Josh Earnest said he wasn't sure whether any administration officials will be in the courtroom to watch.
Lawmaker criticizes Obamacare questions on voter registration
A House Republican leader wants the Obama administration to explain why an application to use insurance marketplaces under the health-care law asks people if they would like to register to vote.
White House downplays resignation of Syrian rebel forces leader
White House spokesman Josh Earnest expressed regret Monday over the resignation of Syrian opposition leader Moaz Khatib but said it would not change the U.S. support for those fighting President Bashir Assad's regime.
Suicide bomber, two jihadists killed
March 24: Had a difficult time getting out after the jihadist attacks in Timbuktu. I was lucky to get on a U.N. evacuation flight to Mopti.
Bloomberg's big DEMAND day: The canny nanny mayor's next move
Mark the calendars, get out the noisemakers. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has declared Thursday to be the "National Day to Demand Action."
Sanders warns against Social Security changes in budget deal
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders called on President Obama Monday not to change the way Social Security benefits are calculated as part of the White House's attempt to reach a "grand bargain" on the budget with congressional Republicans.
Jerry Sandusky interview draws fire for NBC 'Today' show amid ratings grab
NBC's "Today" show has gotten mixed reactions Monday after airing some audio-only recordings of convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky, produced from a recent jailhouse interview by conservative filmmaker and talk radio host John Zeigler as part of a larger film project on the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
President, 'Kid President' to preside at Easter egg roll
President Obama will share the stage at the White House Easter Egg Roll with the "Kid President" Robby Novak, a 9-year-old whose pep talks to the nation have become a YouTube hit.
