The State Of The Union Is ... 'Free And Restless'?
Looking back, presidents have often characterized the state of the union as "strong," but not always. President Ford described it as "not good."
Politics & Government
State Of The Union Will Tout Progress, But Is The Economy Fixed?
The economy has improved greatly since President Obama took office on Jan. 20, 2009. But is his economic legacy impressive enough to justify taking a victory lap during his State of the Union address?
Shots Fired Near Vice President's Delaware Home; Biden Wasn't There
Someone fired multiple gunshots from a vehicle near Vice President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Del., Saturday night, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
Should Judicial Candidates Be Allowed To Solicit Campaign Money?
Once, judicial elections were a pretty tame affair, with relatively little money spent. Not anymore. The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday on how candidates should be allowed to gather funding.
Obama Can Expect An Unfriendly Audience — But There's A History Here
When President Obama delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday, he'll be speaking to a Congress dominated by Republicans. At least he can take comfort in the fact that the moment has precedent: Second-term presidents have often found themselves addressing a chamber stocked with the opposition.
Obama Strategizes How To Be A Successful Lame Duck President
President Obama has made it clear he does not want to be a lame duck. His State of the Union speech is a chance to show he won't be one. We examine how lame duck presidents have succeeded and failed.
New Justice Department Environment Chief Takes Helm Of Gulf Spill Case
John Cruden returns to the department as litigation over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill intensifies. He'll also defend Obama climate change rules and try to protect wildlife while in the post.
Private Sector Included In Plan To Finance Infrastructure Repairs
The White House is looking to the private sector to help finance costly improvements to aging infrastructure. The plan avoids increasing taxes, but eventually, the public will have to pay.
Obama's Trouble Articulating The State Of The Economy
It's easy to give a rousing State of the Union speech when the economy is doing well, but Obama has had a hard time hitting the right note in years when the country was hurting.
Delegation Of Congressional Democrats Visits Cuba
The group of four senators and two congressional representatives will meet with members of the Cuban government in hopes of enhancing cooperation between the long-time adversaries.