US Military Leaders: Stronger Iraq Critical to IS Fight
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter spoke about Iraq to members of the House of Representatives Wednesday.
Jeb Bush Enters US Presidential Campaign
The son of a former US president and the brother of another launched his campaign for the presidency Monday.
US Investigating Whether Airstrike in Libya Killed Militant Leader
The U.S. military says it is investigating whether an American airstrike in Libya killed a militant leader said to be linked to al-Qaida.
Hillary Clinton Urges President Obama to Talk to Democrats About Trade Plan
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling on President Barack Obama to work with Congress to rescue a free-trade bill.
More US Bases for Iraq Possible
The U.S. military chief said Thursday the United States is considering several locations to train and advise Iraqi troops.
More US Forces Heading to Iraq
U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday ordered 450 more military trainers to go to Iraq.
White House Press Briefing Room Cleared – Briefly
U.S. Secret Service agents cleared reporters from the White House briefing room Tuesday following a bomb threat.
Former Lawmaker Pleads Not Guilty of Financial Wrongdoing
Dennis Hastert, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, told a court Tuesday that he is not guilty of federal charges against him.
Police Search for Escaped Murderers in New York
More than 200 police officers are searching for two murderers who escaped from a prison in the American state of New York.
Chinese Hackers Break into US Federal Worker Database
U.S. officials said hackers in China are responsible for stealing information on millions of federal government employees.