Politics

Garner Case Behind Him, Donovan Takes Oath Of Office In Congress

7:57am May 15, 2015

by Juana Summers

Ex-Staten Island DA Dan Donovan may be best known for investigating the death of Eric Garner, who died after police put him in a chokehold. But now Donovan is trying to forge a new path in Congress.

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President Obama Meets With Arab Allies At Camp David

9:35pm May 14, 2015

by Scott Horsley

President Obama meets with officials from six Persian Gulf countries at Camp David to reassure them about the emerging nuclear deal with Iran.

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GOP Presidential Hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio Releases Foreign Policy Plan

9:24pm May 14, 2015

by Mara Liasson

Foreign policy has become a big issue in the 2016 presidential race. On Wednesday, Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio laid out his vision. Critics say Rubio's plan isn't very detailed.

Alaskans attend a rally in Anchorage for Medicaid expansion.

State Legislatures Quarrel Over Whether To Expand Medicaid

9:22pm May 14, 2015

Medicaid expansion was a big deal in a handful of state legislatures this year. Wyoming said no. Tennessee said no. But Montana said yes, and three more states are coming down to the wire.

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How Do You Say 'Snafu' In Japanese?

7:02pm May 14, 2015

by Scott Horsley

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.

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This small unmanned aerial vehicle was spotted flying near the White House.

Drone-Like Device Puts White House On Lockdown

6:54pm May 14, 2015

by Tamara Keith

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.

Former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin made his comeback bid official on Thursday, announcing he would seek a rematch with Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.

Taking Aim At Money In Politics, Feingold Announces Comeback Bid

6:46pm May 14, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

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.

"That's a stupid question," House Speaker John Boehner said after a reporter asked him about Democratic claims that the GOP had cut Amtrak funding to unacceptable levels.

Lawmakers Spar Over Whether Amtrak Funding Cut Matters

5:28pm May 14, 2015

by Juana Summers

"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.

Ben Carson, seen speaking in the early presidential nominating state of New Hampshire, is the latest Republican to vault to the top of a primary poll.

Politics & Government

Now, Ben Carson Leads In A Republican Poll

4:54pm May 14, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The retired pediatric neurosurgeon and Tea Party favorite may be having his moment in the crowded Republican 2016 presidential primary.

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks Wednesday before the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, where he laid out his

4 Questions For Republicans On Foreign Policy

4:51pm May 14, 2015

by Mara Liasson

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.

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