Ten Arrested In Push For Higher Minimum Wages
Ten demonstrators were arrested Wednesday in Raleigh following a push for better paychecks for minimum wage workers.
Politics & Government
How Do You Say 'Snafu' In Japanese?
White House press secretary Josh Earnest has called a delay in passing trade legislation a "snafu." But he said he didn't know how to translate the word for countries impacted by the deal. We do.
Drone-Like Device Puts White House On Lockdown
A person flying a small drone-like device too close to the White House was taken into custody. It's another in a line of security instances around the White House.
Taking Aim At Money In Politics, Feingold Announces Comeback Bid
Former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, of Wisconsin announced Thursday he would seek a rematch with Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in one of the top-targeted races of 2016.
Lawmakers Spar Over Whether Amtrak Funding Cut Matters
"It's not about funding. The train was going twice the speed limit," said House Speaker John Boehner. Democrats advocated for an amendment that would fund advanced technology.
Now, Ben Carson Leads In A Republican Poll
The retired pediatric neurosurgeon and Tea Party favorite may be having his moment in the crowded Republican 2016 presidential primary.
4 Questions For Republicans On Foreign Policy
Republicans are critical of President Obama's foreign policy with the rise of the Islamic State militant group and the Iran negotiations. But the GOP faces its own challenges related to world affairs.
Fast-Track Trade Measure Clears Key Senate Hurdle
The 65-33 vote comes two days after senators rejected a measure to take up the bill giving President Obama fast-track trade authority.
Jeb Bush Fully Walks Back: 'I Would Not Have Gone Into Iraq'
After days of shifting positions on whether he would have gone to war in Iraq, even knowing what we know now, Jeb Bush did an about-face, saying definitively that he would not have gone in.
White House Move To Protect Nest Eggs Sparks Hopes And Fears
The Labor Department will draft new rules requiring retirement advisers to put consumers' best interests first. The industry warns that low-income people might lose out on financial planning advice.