Obama To Prince Charles: We'll Never Be Royals
President Obama told the Prince that Americans like the royal family "much better than they like their own politicians." He may be right.
Politics
Obama Orders Reduction In Government's Greenhouse Gas Emissions
He directed the federal government to cut emissions by 40 percent within the next decade and to increase its use of renewable energy sources to 30 percent of total consumption.
What If Everyone In America Had To Vote?
President Obama called the idea of mandatory voting potentially "transformative." That's true, and Democrats might love it, but it's not likely to happen.
A First For Joe: Biden Could Break Tie To Confirm Attorney General
Vice presidents have cast 244 tiebreakers in the Senate, but if Biden rescues Loretta Lynch's bid, it will be the first time it has been used for a Cabinet nomination.
Benjamin Netanyahu And Washington
The Israeli prime minister now says he opposes creating a Palestinian state, an idea the U.S. supports. Steve Inskeep speaks with Politico's Michael Crowley about changes in U.S.-Israeli relations.
Chicago Mayor's Race Reveals Deep Divide In Democratic Party
Progressives contend former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel favors the wealthy over the working class. But Emanuel's moderate backers say he's more inclusive than he gets credit for.
Bad Blood Gets Worse Between Barack, Bibi And Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election is likely to cause President Obama more headaches when it comes to dealing with Republicans, the Iran negotiations and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
After Netanyahu Win, What's Next For Israel Still Unknown
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's victory in parliamentary elections shows that Israelis are backing the status quo. But the shape of a new government and the international implications of Netanyahu's victory are still being worked out.
War Criminals Next Door: Immigration Division Brings Violators To Justice
A little-known division of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has helped track down people connected to atrocities in Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia and El Salvador.
Can't Protect The Real White House? Get An $8 Million Fake One
The Secret Service director is asking Congress to give the agency funding to build a replica at its training compound in suburban Maryland.