Politics

Pelosi Ahead in Race for Dem. Minority Leader

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California may have secured victory on Friday in her bid to become the top Democratic leader in the U.S. House.

FDA Approves New Rapid HIV Test

An HIV test that provides results in as little as 20 minutes has won approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

Former Drug Lord Freed From Prison in Colombia

A Colombian judge on Thursday ordered the release of a former Cali drug cartel leader from his maximum security jail, as Colombian and U.S. investigators rushed to compile evidence to extradite Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela to the U.S. to face charges.

Sniper Suspects to Stand Trial in Virginia First

Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Thursday that the two suspects in the Washington, D.C.-area sniper shootings will first stand trial in Virginia where both could get the death penalty.

Gephardt Steps Aside As House Democratic Leader

The race for House Democratic leader is on following Rep. Richard Gephardt's announcement that he would step down from the post he has held for eight years.

Democratic Fallout

Democrats from different wings of the party discuss new stategies and ideas after control of Congress shifts to the Republicans and after Rep. Richard Gephardt announces he's stepping down as House minority leader.

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Gephardt to Step Down

House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt talks about his decision to relinquish his position in the wake of Democratic losses on Nov. 5.

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President Bush’s Press Conference

The full text of the president's press conference, in which he talks with reporters about the recent midterm elections and efforts to bring a resolution on Iraq before the United Nations Security Council.

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Beleagured SEC Chief Resigns Under Pressure

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt resigned late Tuesday night, citing the continuing political turmoil surrounding his chairmanship as a reason for his departure.

Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate

In a bid to help jump-start the U.S. economy, the Federal Open Market Committee Wednesday unanimously decided on a half-point cut in the federal funds rate.