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Obama Hails News Economy Growing, Wants More

President Barack Obama said on Friday he welcomed news that the U.S. economy grew by 2.4 percent in the second quarter.

WikiLeaks May Have Blood On Its Hands, U.S. Says

The whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Republicans Block Small Business Plan In Senate

Senate Republicans blocked a $30-billion plan to help community banks boost lending to small businesses.

Rep Rangel Faces Charges, Trial May Hurt Democrats

Representative Charles Rangel reached a tentative plea agreement on ethics charges on Thursday.

Obama Seeks To Mend Rift With Black Community

President Barack Obama sought on Thursday to repair damage to his relationship with the black community.

Senate Energy Bill Draws Widespread Criticism

Republicans and some Democrats in the Senate began picking apart a new energy bill that they complained goes too far.

Democrats Tie Republicans To Tea Party Agenda

With memories of last year's bitter town hall meetings still fresh, Democrats vowed on Wednesday to go on the offense during the August congressional recess.

Schwarzenegger Declares California Fiscal Emergency

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency over the state's finances on Wednesday.

Judge Blocks Key Parts Of Arizona Immigration Law

A judge on Wednesday blocked key parts of Arizona's tough new immigration law.

Obama Backs Letting Tax Cuts On Rich Expire

President Barack Obama remains committed to extend Bush-era tax cuts for middle class Americans.

Republicans Block Campaign Disclosure Bill

Republicans blocked a bill on Tuesday to require an unprecedented level of public disclosure of who pays for political campaign advertising.

Economy Erodes Election Hope For Democrats

Americans by a large majority believe President Barack Obama has not focused enough on job creation.

Clinton Wedding Fever Excites Rural NY Village

Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter will be married on Saturday in Rhinebeck.

Leaked Archive Fuels Doubts On Afghan War

The Obama administration scrambled on Monday to manage the explosive leak of secret military records.

White House: Warren "Very Confirmable"

Wall Street criticism would not disqualify consumer rights advocate Elizabeth Warren to be the head of a new consumer financial protection bureau.

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