Obama: We Must 'Guard Against Cynicism' When It Comes To Poverty
"There's a lot we can do," President Obama said at a forum in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. Just across town, progressive leaders laid out plans to tackle poverty.
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Texas Sen. Doesn't Want Clergy 'Coerced' Into Officiating Same-Sex Marriages
In Texas, state legislators are considering a number of bills disapproving of same-sex marriage. They are also learning some lessons from the "religious freedom" controversy in Indiana.
John Kerry Meets With President Putin In Sochi
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry finally got the meeting he's been chasing for many months. He met face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the resort town of Sochi, Russia, Tuesday.
Senators Deny Obama Authority To Expedite Pacific Trade Deal
The U.S. Senate blocked a measure that would give President Obama fast-track trade authority to complete a massive Pacific trade deal. Most of Obama's opponents on trade come from his own party.
Fast-Track Trade Measure Fails Key Test Vote In Senate
The White House calls the vote merely a "procedural snafu" and expects to eventually prevail.
Reagan Shooter John Hinckley's Lawyers Say He's Ready To Be Free
Hinckley's lawyer argued that the depression and psychosis that fueled his drive to shoot President Reagan and others in 1981 is "in full, stable, sustained remission." Now it's up to a federal judge.
Saudi King, Several Gulf Rulers To Skip U.S. Summit
After the White House announced Saudi Arabia's king would meet this week with President Obama in Washington, D.C., Saudi Arabia announced the king would send other Saudi leaders instead.
Sen. Warren On The 'Tilted Process' Of Asia Trade Bill
The Trans-Pacific Partnership has become the president's signature trade initiative, but it is also very unpopular with Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren.
NYC Mayor Seeks National Spotlight, New 'Contract With America'
Just two years into his job as mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio is unveiling a progressive "Contract With America" in Washington. But critics back home say it's all too much, too soon.
Obama's Presidential Library Will Be In Chicago, Foundation Announces
Hawaii and New York also had strong bids, but Chicago is where President Obama grew up politically.