Politics Jan 12 This lawmaker really wants to be seen shaking the president’s hand The State of the Union speech is defined by repetition: for more than a century, a president has entered the same House chamber every year to speak before members of Congress, media and the American people. Another, lesser-known tradition is… By Quinn Bowman
World Jan 11 House moves on North Korea sanctions bill after bomb test WASHINGTON -- The House pushed ahead on legislation that seeks to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test by expanding sanctions on Pyongyang, a move with strong bipartisan support despite questions over how effective the new restrictions can be. By Richard Lardner, Associated Press