Feb 12 Senate confirms Carter as next defense secretary By Donna Cassata, Associated Press The vote Thursday was 93-5 for Ash Carter. He'll replace Chuck Hagel and be Obama's fourth defense secretary in six years. Continue reading
Feb 12 Boehner acknowledges possible Homeland Security Department shutdown By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner left open the possibility Thursday of a potential shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security because of a congressional impasse over immigration. Continue reading
Feb 12 Democrats settle on Philadelphia as site of 2016 convention By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats have selected Philadelphia as the site of the party's 2016 national convention, choosing a patriotic backdrop for the nomination of its next presidential candidate. Continue reading
Feb 12 Obama's successor could inherit Middle East conflict By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seeking war power authority for three years, President Barack Obama is setting up the prospect that his successor will become the third American president in a row overseeing U.S. military forces grappling with turmoil in the Middle East. Continue reading
Feb 12 What's behind Jeb Bush's orchestrated rollout By Domenico Montanaro, Lisa Desjardins, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe For someone who is supposedly not running yet for president, Jeb Bush is running what is pretty close to a full-on presidential campaign. Continue reading
Feb 12 Senate on track to confirm Ashton Carter for Pentagon chief By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate is on track to confirm President Barack Obama's pick to run the Pentagon. Continue reading
Feb 12 Obama to sign veterans suicide prevention bill By Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is joining with lawmakers and top government leaders to cast a spotlight on the issue of suicide among veterans. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 5:43 Increasing hydropower hits a bipartisan sweet spot By PBS News Hour Energy will be a key issue for the new Congress, and hydropower is one of the few areas of agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Legislative changes have made it easier to develop small-scale hydroelectric projects and both parties find it… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 7:12 What lawmakers think of key aspects of Obama's Islamic State resolution By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 8:02 David Axelrod on Obama, Clinton and still believing in the political process after 40 years By PBS News Hour Continue watching