Politics Jan 13 Obama to call for Congress to pass new cybersecurity legislation WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday will renew his call for Congress to pass cyber security legislation, including a proposal that encourages companies to share threat information with the government and protects them from potential lawsuits if they do.
Politics Jan 11 Holder: Decision on Petraeus to come from ‘highest level’ Attorney General Eric Holder isn't saying whether he still will be on the job when the time comes to decide whether to bring charges in the investigation of former CIA Director David Petraeus.
World Jan 11 White House plans conference to counter violent extremism The White House plans a conference next month on efforts to counter violent extremism - in light of this past week's shootings in France, and earlier attacks in Canada and Australia.
World Jan 11 Attorney General Holder: Group responsible for Paris attacks still unknown Attorney General Eric Holder says investigators at this point don't have "any credible information" to determine which terrorist group was responsible for the attacks in Paris.
Nation Jan 09 Defense Department subpoenas reporter James Risen in CIA leak case Edward MacMahon said Friday that journalist James Risen had been subpoenaed in the case of his client, Jeffrey Sterling, who is scheduled for trial in Virginia next week.
World Jan 07 Obama offers U.S. help to pursue terrorists in French attack WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is offering help to French officials to pursue terrorists responsible for what he is calling a "horrific shooting" at a satirical weekly newspaper.
Politics Jan 04 Congress may consider raising gas tax to address budget shortfall The incoming chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee says raising the federal fuel taxes is among the options under consideration to replenish the dwindling Highway Trust Fund.
Politics Dec 31 10 things to watch out for in 2015 ahead of 2016 campaign There's a whole year of campaigning, positioning and politicking to go before the next campaign for president kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 2016.
Politics Dec 30 House GOP leader once addressed white supremacists WASHINGTON — In a revelation that could put a crimp in Republican efforts to reach out to minorities in 2016, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has acknowledged that he once addressed a gathering of white supremacists, though his office denies…
World Dec 29 Indonesia asks for U.S. help in search or missing plane The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta received a diplomatic note from Indonesian officials on Monday asking for assistance finding the plane. State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke says the U.S. is identifying how best to help, but that it will take some…