Nation Jul 09 U.S. to make marriage benefits available to gay couples WASHINGTON — Attorney General Loretta Lynch says the government will make federal marriage benefits available to same-sex couples following a Supreme Court decision last month that legalized same-sex marriage.
Nation Jul 06 Obama: Fight against IS progressing, but still a long slog WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is making a rare visit to the Pentagon to get an update from military leaders on the campaign against the Islamic State.
Politics Jul 05 Ted Cruz's presidential campaign reports $14 million in fundraising Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has raised more than $14 million since the Texas senator launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination just over three months ago, his campaign said Sunday.
Nation Jul 04 Independent TV network Reelz to air Miss USA pageant The Miss USA pageant, left without a TV home following blowback against co-owner Donald Trump over his comments on Mexican immigrants, has been rescued by the Reelz channel.
Politics Jul 04 Presidential contenders march in Fourth of July parades Marching in Fourth of July parades in these early voting states has become a tradition for politicians seeking the White House, giving them a chance to boost their name recognition and glad-hand with voters.
Nation Jul 04 What you should know about forgotten founding father John Jay The inner circle of founders has been set for as long as anyone can remember - Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton and Madison. Almost never mentioned is John Jay.
Politics Jun 30 Labor Secretary Perez: government unions have the right to require members to pay their 'fair share' Weighing in on the Supreme Court's decision to hear a dispute over union fees in the public sector, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff that states have appropriately said that you can require people to pay their…
Politics Jun 29 Justices uphold Arizona's system for redistricting WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday upheld Arizona congressional districts drawn by an independent commission and rejected a constitutional challenge from Republican lawmakers.
Politics Jun 28 Gun control not the way to prevent mass killings, Bush says New gun control measures are not the way to prevent mass killings such as the shooting deaths of nine people in a South Carolina church, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said Saturday…
Politics Jun 27 Supreme court to rule on lethal injection, Mercury emissions Meeting on Monday for the final time until the fall, the Supreme Court has three cases remaining to be decided: lethal injection, independent redistricting commissions, and mercury emissions.