Paul Ryan Ready to Take Charge of the House
If all goes as planned, Rep. Paul Ryan will be elected speaker this week.
What Do Americans Fear Most?
Government corruption tops the list of 88 possible fears and anxieties that people were asked about.
Obama Calls for Closer Ties with Pakistan
President Barack Obama says he wants to “deepen” United States ties with Pakistan.
Biden Decides Against Running for President
Vice President Joe Biden ended months of speculation about his political future.
Benghazi: Witch Hunt or Valid Investigation?
This will not be the first time that Congress asks about the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya.
US Troops to Remain in Afghanistan, Deploy to Cameroon
President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that he will slow the planned withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan.
Democrat Debate Shows More Unity Than Competition
Five Democratic candidates for U.S. president debated on national television for the first time last night.
Kampai! Japan Brings Sake and Sushi to Washington
Taiko drummers beat their drums.
Columbus Day: Some Love It, Others Not So Much
This is Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, in the United States.
US Accepts Blame for Afghan Hospital Attack
A U.S. military commander says American forces are responsible for “mistakenly” hitting a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Saturday.