Politics Jan 26 Punk band to Wisconsin Gov.: ‘We literally hate you’ The punk rock band Dropkick Murphys is asking Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to stop playing one of their songs, saying on Twitter that "We literally hate you."…
Politics Jan 25 Huckabee in Iowa mocks Obama on climate change The former Arkansas governor mocked Obama's elevation of climate change as a critical issue. Huckabee says a greater threat is violent radical elements stoking fear around the world. He says America hasn't done enough to strike those terror groups.
Nation Jan 25 Obama will seek wilderness designation for Alaska refuge President Barack Obama says he will ask Congress to designate more than 12 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including the Coastal Plain, as a wilderness area.
Politics Jan 25 Obama: Upheaval in Yemen has not affected US counterterrorism ops President Barack Obama says the political vacuum in Yemen hasn't affected U.S. counterterrorism operations inside the Middle Eastern country.
Nation Jan 16 Holder restricts federal government’s role in seizing assets Federal agencies can no longer take possession of assets seized by local law enforcement, unless the property includes firearms or and other materials that concern public safety.
World Jan 16 U.S. to send 400 troops to train Syrian rebels WASHINGTON — The United States will send 400 troops to train moderate Syrian rebels this spring.
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.