Politics

Political Checklist: Watching Wisconsin

Christina Bellantoni, Gwen Ifill and Jeff Brown discuss the Wisconsin recall election.

Wisconsin Recall - High Stakes Battle for Major Party Groups

By Alex Bruns

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker campaigned with South Carolina GOP Gov. Nikki Haley in Sussex June 1. Photo by: Scott Olson/Getty Images Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport has been the place to be for politico-spotting over the past week. As Wisconsin voters prepare…

POTUS and QEII: How Many Presidents Has Queen Elizabeth Met?

By Larisa Epatko

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on the throne this week, a reign that has covered 12 U.S. presidents.

Queen Elizabeth and U.S. Presidents Over the Decades

By Larisa Epatko

Over her 60-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has been photographed with nearly a dozen U.S. presidents at galas, giving tours and simply enjoying life on horseback.

Obama Attacks Romney's Record on Job Growth

By Christina Bellantoni

Mitt Romney has told voters on the campaign trail that he would create jobs and revive the struggling economy if elected. A new ad from President Obama's team attempts to undermine the Republican's accomplishments.

As Zimmerman Surrenders, Is Social Media a Game Changer for Defense Attorneys?

George Zimmerman steps out of a van Sunday at the Seminole County Jail in Florida after he had his bond revoked due to allegedly misleading a court about his finances; photo by Roberto Gonzalez/Getty Images For defense attorneys, creating…

Shields and Brooks on John Edwards' Future, Moral Struggles Over LeBron

By Christina Bellantoni

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks tackle LeBron James and John Edwards in the weekly Doubleheader.

Bob McDonnell Showcases Va. Economy as Romney Considers VP Choices

By Cassie Chew

Gov. Bob McDonnell says Virginia can be a model for national economic success, a message he happens to be taking across his state just as Mitt Romney is considering his options for a running mate.