Politics Feb 08 Obama asking Congress for emergency funding to combat Zika WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is asking Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funding to help fight the Zika virus. In an announcement Monday, the White House said the money would be used to expand mosquito control programs,…
Politics Feb 07 Clinton calls Flint water crisis ‘immoral’ Hillary Clinton says the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is "immoral," and Congress should approve $200 million in emergency aid for the city grappling with lead-contaminated water…
Politics Feb 06 Update: Fact-checking the eighth Republican debate Viewers of the latest Republican presidential debate didn't get a straight story from the candidates on U.S. taxes vs. the world, the state of the health insurance marketplace under "Obamacare" or what might happen if that law is taken away.
Politics Feb 06 The latest: Candidates spar during GOP debate in New Hampshire The candidates come out swinging as the eighth Republican debate kicks off in New Hampshire.
Politics Feb 06 Rubio bracing for attacks in New Hampshire debate Marco Rubio headed into the latest Republican debate ready for an onslaught of attacks about his experience and readiness for the White House, while a trio of his rivals sought a breakout performance before Tuesday's New Hampshire primary - an…
Politics Feb 05 Bernie Sanders likely to appear on SNL with Larry David Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders may be getting an up-and-close look at the man who portrays him on television: comedian Larry David.
Politics Feb 05 Obama takes a victory lap on economy WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Friday used a new jobs report to continue his victory lap on the economy — and jab at the Republicans vying for his job.
Politics Jan 31 Clinton: GOP ‘grasping at straws’ over e-mail controversy Clinton told ABC's "This Week" that "it's pretty clear" that Republicans are "grasping at straws" in their response to the latest release of emails from Clinton's private home server.
Nation Jan 28 White House: Obama doesn’t want to serve on Supreme Court Don't expect Barack Obama to wind up on the Supreme Court -- he doesn't want the job.
Politics Jan 25 Supreme Court rejects appeal to outlaw death penalty WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is rejecting a Pennsylvania inmate's appeal to consider banning the death penalty across the United States.