Jennifer Wishon
Jennifer Wishon is the White House Correspondent for CBN News based in the network's Washington, D.C. Bureau. Jennifer joined CBN in December of 2008 and was assigned to the White House in January of 2011.
Before taking over the White House beat, Jennifer covered Capitol Hill and other national news, from the economy to the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Before joining CBN News Jennifer worked as Richmond Bureau Chief and Capitol Correspondent for WDBJ7, the CBS affiliate in Roanoke, Va. In Richmond she covered state government and politics full time. Her assignments included the 2008 presidential race, the administrations of Gov. Mark Warner and Gov. Tim Kaine and the shootings at Virginia Tech.
Jennifer graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Communications Studies and is a proud Hokie! She's also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. Jennifer and her husband Todd live on a farm in Virginia.
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My Stories
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Obamacare is supposed to create jobs and provide health insurance for all. Instead for many Americans is has already become a source of heartburn.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Reports have been surfacing for months that the Department of Homeland Security is stockpiling ammunition. Now that has sparked a congressional investigation.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Drones may soon become common sights in the sky. They have the ability to open doors for new ways of doing business. But they also raise privacy concerns.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A&E's "Duck Dynasty," a show about a family, their faith and duck calls is cable television's top-rated reality show.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
President Obama is unveiling his 2014 budget Wednesday. But some lawmakers are focused on a report on how the government is wasting tax dollors.
Friday, April 05, 2013
At Friday's White House Easter breakfast, the president said his trip last month to Israel brought "scripture to life."
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is a proven fiscal conservative, and his stock continues to rise as Republicans think about their possible candidates for 2016.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
As private gun and ammunition sales skyrocket, Uncle Sam is buying too and in bulk. The Department of Homeland Security is purchasing 1.6 billion rounds of ammunition.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
President Obama leaves Tuesday for Israel, his first time visiting America's closest ally in the Middle East as president -- and Israelis have noticed.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Dr. Ben Carson, a featured speaker at CPAC this week, shared his views with CBN News on health care and the political correctness he says is muzzling free speech.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Some watchdog groups are calling President Obama to shut down what they call a new "dangerous arm of his presidency."
Friday, March 01, 2013
The Senate's Republican leader is calling $85 billion in federal spending cuts a modest step toward curing Washington of its "spending addiction."
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The U.S. Capitol building added an important new statue to its collection Wednesday, one that helps better tell America's intricate story.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The president is drumming up public concern in a bid to head off what he calls a "perfect storm" for economic decay. But critics say such warnings are exaggerated.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Legal experts say the Second Amendment grants Americans the right to defend themselves. It also serves as an insurance policy for liberty.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The Alliance for American Manufacturing, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is working toward a brighter future for the nation's manufacturers.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
President Obama will set forth an ambitious agenda in the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Paving a path to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants in the United States is just part of the immigration reform plan President Obama spelled out Tuesday.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Democratic Sen. John Kerry began his confirmation process for secretary of state Thursday with an appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The American Legion Ball saluted America's heroes, specifically Medal of Honor recipients at an inaugural ball.
Monday, January 21, 2013
In his inaugural address, President Obama paid respect to America's civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., as he laid out his agenda for his second term.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Long before Americans chose their next president, one group of service members was working full time to plan his swearing in ceremony. For many, the event is like a dream.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
President Barack Obama unveiled sweeping proposals to curb gun violence, signing 23 executive orders, Tuesday, that don't require the approval of Congress.
Friday, January 11, 2013
President Barack Obama met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai Friday to discuss America's future military role in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
All mass shootings spark gun debates but Newtown coming on the heel of other tragedies with young victims is sparking a debate Washington didn't expect.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
It's going to take a long time for the town to heal, but a group of chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, along with a comfort dog ministry is helping ease the pain.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Churches are working overtime to help comfort a grieving town as funerals begin today for victims of the school shooting that left 20 children and six adults dead.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Twitter can be a powerful tool. It has even fueled revolutions across the Middle East. Now the White House is using it, hoping to win a different kind of battle.
Friday, November 30, 2012
As the clock ticks towards America's potential fall off the fiscal cliff, lawmakers and the president are blaming each other for the delay in reaching a deal.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Despite the Petraeus sex scandal and the 9/11 Benghazi attack probe, the president spent most of his first post-re-election presser talking about the economy.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Small businesses employ more than half of the nation's private sector. But many owners say the government is building barriers to being able to hire more full-time workers.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Polls show the presidential race is a dead heat. CBN News spoke with election expert Brian Darling about some of the unusual possibilities for this year's race.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy was no lady as she roared into the nation's capital, with steady rain that was, at times, blinding and whipping wind gusts that topped 75 mph.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The terror attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was the deadliest blow against diplomatic personnel in decades and has led to finger-pointing over who knew what when.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Pro-life Democrats. It's a group that's some 21 million strong. Still, they are the first to admit they're not exactly the life of the Democrat Party.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Millennials represent the "future" that both candidates reference on the campaign trail. But a new survey finds America's youngest voters feeling apathetic.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Democratic Party officials said their choice to hold their convention in Charlotte showed that they are fighting for the South this November.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
The Democratic National Convention kicks off tonight in Charlotte, N.C., with first lady Michelle Obama headlining the night.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Prior to the DNC, Muslims gathered to pray at a North Carolina park. Their message: Muslims have much in common with Christians and Jews.
Monday, September 03, 2012
DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz talked about her party's new plank supporting gay marriage as well as the new documentary "Obama's America."
Friday, August 17, 2012
It's not often that a Congressman supports a Democrat for presidential election - then supports the GOP in the next. But that's what Artur Davis is doing.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
If you're an "American Idol" fan, the top 13 Idol finalists are holding concerts across the country. It's a grueling schedule that's testing the faith of some of the performers.
Friday, August 03, 2012
As the conventions draw near, both campaigns are going all in for voters. So far, the 2012 race for the White House appears to be mainly focused on age.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Starting today every employer in America that offers health insurance to its workers must now include contraception, even if it violates their conscience.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
World leaders believe a global standard regulating the international trade of arms would help curb the violence. But many people in the U.S. have concerns.
Monday, July 09, 2012
The president launched efforts to extend tax cuts for the middle class, arguing that a refusal to act would be a "big blow" to working families and the economy.
Monday, July 02, 2012
There's perhaps no more festive place to be the week of July 4 than in Washington. But this year, severe storms have crushed some of the joy.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sen. Rubio's story is uniquely American. Born to Cuban exiles that fled to the U.S. for a better life, their dreams became his, a story he shares in his new memoir.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Mitt Romney got more specific about his immigration reform plan, asking Hispanics to think about whether or not their lives have improved under President Obama.
Friday, June 15, 2012
When an American child stubs his toe or is bitten by a mosquito, there's a very slim chance he'll die. But across the globe, those same ailments will kill millions.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Latinos are a powerful voting bloc this presidential election and have grown frustrated with a lack of immigration reform policies coming out of Washington.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
A recent poll found that 51 percent of Americans believe the government will go bankrupt, and a new congressional report appears to corroborate those fears.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Minority pastors recently gathered at the Defense of Marriage Summit in Washington to confront the president over his decision to support gay marriage.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Faith leaders say today's attack on religious liberties is the culmination of a decades-long process to eliminate those who don't subscribe to a liberal world view.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
It's a $74 billion industry: private companies selling prisons for profit. Critics charge the practice only increases the incentive to put people in prison and keep them there.
Monday, May 14, 2012
The former Massachusetts governor has sewn up the GOP nomination. Now he needs the enthusiastic support of evangelical voters to take the White House.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
This season, "American Idol" introduced the world to Colton Dixon, a Christian artist who stayed true to his faith on the show despite pressure to tone it down.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
A survey of about 2,000 millennials aged 18-24 found major religious shifts among this age group.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Critics say voter ID laws place an undue burden on minorities and the poor. But citizen journalist James O'Keefe recently proved how easy voter fraud can be.
Monday, April 16, 2012
The Senate is preparing to hold its first vote on the Buffet Rule, a measure that would subject the wealthy to a higher tax rate. Critics call the measure "class warfare."
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
When South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley decided to run for public office, prejudice reared its ugly head. But her parents taught her that "can't is not an option."
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
President Obama joined Christian leaders from across the country at the White House Wednesday for a time of prayer and reflection.
Monday, April 02, 2012
The economy is seeing the best job growth in two years. But if you compare this recovery to others since World War II, many analysts ask -- what's taken so long?
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Supreme Court spent Tuesday focusing on the "Obamacare" mandate to purchase health care coverage, scrutinizing the law's strengths -- and flaws.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, demonstrators both for and against the health care law continued to gather in Washington, this time with many of them focusing on the abortion issue.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Americans on both sides of the debate gathered at the Supreme Court to make their voices heard on President Obama's controversial health care law.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Some states want to protect Americans right to vote by requiring picture IDs at the polls. But critics argue the requirement restricts voters' rights.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
In his first press conference of the year Tuesday, President Barack Obama spent the bulk of his time explaining his foreign policy on Iran and Israel.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
When it comes to Iran, Israel's wants America and the world to know the Jewish state will decide how it deals with the growing nuclear threat.
Monday, March 05, 2012
President Obama assured that the United States will stand by Israel, despite recent tension between the two countries over how to handle the growing threat from Iran.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Nebraska have joined the fight against the Obama administration's birth control mandate.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
President Obama took the issue head on Wednesday, announcing new energy policies he says will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil in the long run.
Monday, February 13, 2012
President Obama unveiled his 2013 budget to Congress Monday, kicking off what's sure to become an election year battle over government spending.
Friday, February 10, 2012
President Obama made efforts to calm a firestorm Friday, announcing that his administration will reverse a birth control coverage requirement for religious employers.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Conservatives from across the country are in Washington to talk about ideas and strategy and to hear from those still in the running to become the GOP nominee.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Inside churches across America, the health department's recent interpretation of President Obama's health care law, passed by Congress in 2010, is still reverberating.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
According to three new reports released Tuesday, 1.6 million American jobs are at risk due to trade violations committed by China.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Many had hoped Ind. Gov. Mitch Daniels would run for president. Though he's not in the race, he's written a book outlining his vision for America.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Mitt Romney went on the offensive at Monday night's GOP debate in Tampa, Fla., seeking to cast dispersions on Newt Gingrich's record as speaker of the House.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
In Tuesday's State of the Union address, Obama is expected to try and nurse economic worries by building on a speech for the middle class he delivered last month.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Gingrich's campaign was declared dead twice, but he kicks off the Florida primary process with a major boost after winning South Carolina.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Just hours before the first Republican primary in the South, things have changed in the race for the party's nomination.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
With just two days until the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, polls show Newt Gingrich is gaining ground on front runner Mitt Romney.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Time is running out for candidates at the bottom of the pack, and they had a clear plan of attack at the first of two debates before the South Carolina primary.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman said he believes Romney to be the "best equipped" to defeat President Obama.
Monday, January 09, 2012
While candidates covered many issues the weekend, the economy is clearly the priority for voters, especially for small business owners.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
The president made a rare appearance in the Pentagon briefing room Thursday to outline a strategy to cut billions of dollars from the nation's military budget.
Monday, December 12, 2011
President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met to discuss 'a normalization of the relationship' between the U.S. once American troops leave.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Police now believe a second body found in a nearby parking lot may've been the gunman who shot and killed a police officer Thursday on Virginia Tech's campus.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Obama spoke from the Kansas town where President Theodore Roosevelt delivered his "New Nationalism" speech on giving regular Americans a "square deal."
Monday, December 05, 2011
While presidential candidates stump and debate, their spouses work behind the scenes, avoiding missteps, providing counsel, and surviving life on the trail.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Finger pointing continued a day after the congressional supercommittee failed to reach an agreement on major budget cuts.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Several country music artists were invited to perform at the White House as part of an ongoing music series to celebrate America's heritage.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
He's not in the presidential race, But Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels wrote a book he hopes will be used by those who can steer America back in the right direction.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday night, the GOP candidates met on a debate stage in Rochester, Michigan, to talk about the economy.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Three years after Barack Obama won the state of Virginia, it appears the Old Dominion's political pendulum is swinging back to the right.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
President Barack Obama was back on the stump pushing his American Jobs Act, Wednesday.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry rolled out his "bold" economic plan Tuesday aimed at creating jobs and fixing the struggling economy.
Friday, October 21, 2011
All American troops serving in Iraq will return home by the end of this year, President Barack Obama announced Friday afternoon.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The fastest growing segment of the U.S. evangelical church is in the immigrant community. And they're closely listening to talks on immigration reform.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The economy ruled Tuesday night's debate as each Republican candidate questioned each other and tried to sell their plans to get America back to work.
Thursday, October 06, 2011
With his reelection campaign just months away, President Obama is working to win back supporters upset about some of his first term decisions.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Bachmann addressed students at Liberty University Wednesday, pushing her credentials as a Christian and a constitutionalist.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Republicans say tax increases shouldn't be on the table, setting the stage for another heated debated in Washington on how to tame the nation's growing deficit.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
President Barack Obama is making good on his promise to take his jobs plan coast to coast. But he's a long way from getting it passed through Congress.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, took a break from talking about jobs to open up about his faith during a recent visit to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Monday, September 12, 2011
The book, titled The Final Hour is the last book in his "Homelanders Series" in which a Christian teen named Charlie West battles Islamo-fascists.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Confronting an economy in peril, President Barack Obama unveiled a larger-than-expected $447 billion plan Thursday night to boost jobs.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
The president will walk into the U.S. Capitol Thursday night with a heavy assignment - deliver a plan that creates jobs and gets the economy moving again.
Friday, September 02, 2011
People and businesses are flocking to the Lone Star State as a result of the Texas economy, which continues to create jobs and opportunities.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The strongest quake to strike the East Coast since World War II has left cracks in the Washington monument and also damaged the National Cathedral.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit just northwest of Richmond, Va. Monday, sending tremors up and down the East Coast.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Former Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell reveals how a story on the "The 700 Club" helped her recover after a tough campaign.
Monday, August 08, 2011
It wasn't a ballgame, a concert or even a speaker that drew 30,00 people to Houston's Reliant Stadium. It was seven hours of continuous worship.
Friday, August 05, 2011
More than 8,000 Americans will respond to a call by Texas Gov. Perry to gather in Houston's Reliant Stadium for a time of prayer and fasting for the nation.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
In an exclusive interview with CBN News, Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) talks about what the federal government can learn from Texas.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Chaplains have been a key part of the U.S. military for hundreds of years. Now, some fear the recent acceptance of homosexuality may silence their beliefs.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The stalemate in Washington could have serious implications for Americans -- especially with the news that Moody's may downgrade the nation's credit rating.
Monday, July 11, 2011
The U.S economy is nearly standing still. Ever aware of the dismal situation and its political implications, President Obama has shifted into candidate mode.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
A federal appeals court has ordered the U.S. government to stop enforcing its ban on openly gay members serving in the military.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
A smell or sound can instantly call up a memory, but author Kristin Clark Taylor says sometimes we need a little more -- like the tangible items that mean the most.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Thousands of U.S. military personnel around the world are serving in harm's way to protect America's freedom. One famous actor is working to take their minds off the stress.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
With the Aug. 2 deadline to raise the nation's debt limit fast approaching, the Senate is cancelling their recess to address the issue.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Obama spoke to the press Wednesday about America's economy, but also used the time to jump into the debate over the latest challenge to traditional marriage.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
President Obama says the goal of his healthcare law is for every American to have health insurance. So why is his administration issuing so many waivers?
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Citing the U.S. military success and an ailing economy at home, President Obama is ready to pull American troops out of Afghanistan. But the move could come at a price.
Friday, June 03, 2011
For newly sworn-in Religious Freedom Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, a daunting challenge lies ahead. But she says it's a task God has prepared her for.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Despite having 'productive' budget negotiations with President Obama, Republicans said no real breakthrough was produced by Wednesday's meeting.
Friday, May 20, 2011
President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are set meet Friday to discuss the president's demand that Israel return to 1967 borders.
Friday, May 13, 2011
A U.S. congressman is pushing legislation to make international religious freedom a greater priority at the State Department.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
With the 2012 presidential campaign kicking into gear, President Obama has begun to focus on immigration reform.
Friday, May 06, 2011
In the wake of the Tucson shootings, the president is breaking his silence on gun control - something that has both sides of the debate gearing up for a fight.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
There's no real job description for the first lady. Instead, the position is shaped by the women who hold it and each one has served in her own way.
Monday, May 02, 2011
After years of intelligence gathering officials found bin Laden's hide out -- not in a cave, but a huge fortified compound in an affluent Pakistani neighborhood.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
In the midst of heavy national debates and busy schedules, President Obama says it's important to keep things in perspective.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
If the president gets his way, upper-income Americans can say goodbye to Bush-era tax cuts and some tax deductions.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
House Republicans released a budget proposal Tuesday they say reduces will puts America back on the path to prosperity.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Vice President Biden says congressional negotiators are getting close to a budget deal with $33 billion in spending cuts. But the GOP is hoping for deeper cuts.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
As long as Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi is in power, President Obama warned the North African nation will remain a "dangerous place."
Thursday, March 24, 2011
A new survey of the nation's female veterans found America's veterans affairs care for women is lacking.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Lawmakers from both sides are questioning President Barack Obama's motives in authorizing U.S. air strikes in Libya and whether he had the authority to do so.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Va. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is literally waging a one-man fight against the government and has already secured his place in U.S. history.
Monday, March 14, 2011
The death toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami continued to rise Monday as hundreds of bodies washed up along Japan's coastline.
Friday, March 11, 2011
The chairman of the hearings, Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., said it was time to address the elephant in the room. Four hours of emotion filled testimony followed.
Friday, March 04, 2011
With leading indicators showing the economy gaining strength in the months ahead, analysts predict a brighter future for the job market.
Friday, February 25, 2011
The price of a barrel of oil has spiked 18 percent in the last ten days. Unrest in the Middle East has made oil speculators nervous.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Some critics of President Barack Obama's decision to no longer defend the federal law that defines marriage have compared it to tyranny.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The protest trend seeming to be spreading, setting up a major battle between unions and state governments across the Midwest.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Hundreds are dead in Libya as bloody clashes between protesters and Moammar Gadhafi's Army threaten to push the country to the brink of civil war.
Friday, February 18, 2011
The Obama administration maintained protections for health workers who have a religious or moral objection to performing abortions, but some rules were cut.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Some members of the government have considered taking control of parts of the Internet. Others fear that such control can limit free speech.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Gasoline, food and clothing prices are rising and are the result of a perfect weather storm in the U.S. and abroad.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Jacob Lew, the White House's point man on its 2012 budget, faced doubting Republicans on the House Budget Committee on Tuesday.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Two-thirds of the president's proposed budget savings come from spending cuts that will affect nearly every American.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Republicans won major victories in state elections last November and they are using their newfound majorities to restrict abortion.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Many Mideast experts worry that Islamic extremists could gain power in the Arab country.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
It's becoming more painful to fill up the gas tank. Gas prices are spiking across the country and it appears there's no relief in sight.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Demonstrations continued on the streets of Cairo, Egypt on Friday as protestors returned demanding President Hosni Mubarak to step down.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Although he wasn't raised in the church, Obama says his Christian faith has been a sustaining force for him over the past two years in Washington.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
The worst winter storm in decades dumped record levels of snow and ice across thousands of miles of the nation.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
A new video sting at a Planned Parenthood facility has caused an uproar among pro-life groups.
Monday, January 31, 2011
For the seventh day in a row, thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators again took to the streets of central Cairo on Monday.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Following the recent murder of American missionary Nancy Davis, some missionaries have reconsidered working in Mexico.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday night could be the beginning of a showdown with congressional Republicans.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
For the first time, a Republican speaker of the House will sit behind President Obama, with spending a top concern for GOP lawmakers in front of him.
Friday, January 21, 2011
The Republican Study Committee has released the Spending Reduction Act of 2011 that returns federal spending levels to those of 2008.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Dr. Kermit Gosnell and four members of his staff have been charged with murder after apparently delivering hundreds of live babies and then killing them.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Barack Obama stressed the need to cooperate, despite differences on trade, security, currency, and human rights.
Friday, January 14, 2011
People on different sides of the world have suffered through some of the worst natural disasters in their history.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
President Barack Obama told Americans to stay united during a memorial service Wednesday evening for the Tucson, Ariz., shooting victims.
Friday, January 07, 2011
President Barack Obama is trying to keep optimism about the economy alive, and has assembled a new economic team to help.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
The new House speaker promised to call weekly votes on spending cuts starting with Congress. Individual states are sure to feel the federal fiscal pinch.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
As many states work to stay out of the red, Virginia is coming off a budget surplus. The man behind the Old Dominion's journey back to the black is Gov. McDonnell.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Southern California residents are recovering Thursday from massive mudslides caused by a second round of heavy rains and snow.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tax cuts, a massive spending bill and a nuclear arms treaty are just some of the heavy items left for the lame-duck session of Congress.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Congress is poised to approve an extension of the Bush tax cuts this week, along with a spending bill designed to keep the federal government running.
Monday, December 13, 2010
The 42-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson is based on a key part of the law that requires Americans to buy health insurance.
Friday, December 10, 2010
During an interview with National Public Radio, President Obama spoke about a complete reform of the tax code starting next year.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
President Obama has reached a compromise with Republicans on an extension of the Bush tax cuts, but he must convince his own party to support the deal.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
The House voted to extend middle-class tax cuts while letting Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy expire, but the debate over 2011 tax breaks is far from over.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Both Congress and the Obama administration say they want to bring down the deficit. The lines have been drawn over tax increases and spending cuts.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Somali American suspected of plotting to bomb an Oregon Christmas tree lighting ceremony during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend pleaded not guilty, Monday.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Red Cross and Christian recording artist Amy Grant are asking people across the U.S. help to ensure America's heroes feel appreciated this Christmas.
Monday, November 22, 2010
The glass dome of Germany's Reichstag parliament building that draws thousands of tourists each day has been closed indefinitely over concerns of a possible terrorist attack.
Friday, November 19, 2010
President Barack Obama will face tough questions from Europeans in Portugal, Friday, during summit meetings with NATO and the European Union.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
John Pistole, the chief of the Transportation Security Administration, went to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to answer questions about the new procedures.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Body scanners allow screeners to detect anything hidden on a person's body. However, some fear the machine's radiation could be a health risk to passengers.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
A plan to cut the nation's deficit through a combination of shrinking the federal government and raising taxes is being met with mixed reviews on Capitol Hill.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The new House Republican majority is working on a plan to honor their campaign promises after voters sent a message wanting smaller government and less spending.
Monday, November 08, 2010
After enduring days of testimony detailing the torture and murder of his wife and two daughters, Dr. William Petit said he prays for the strength to go forward minute by minute, day by day.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
The Federal Reserve is trying to stimulate the economy by putting more money into the system.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
While Tea Party members celebrated their winners, they also issued a warning to the incoming GOP leadership -- "We'll be watching you."
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Most people agree that drugs are bad, but some British researchers have found that alcohol is most dangerous to your health and lifestyle.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Big spending in Washington, D.C. and new programs on top of a recession have many in the Mountaineer State considering a change.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
President Barack Obama appeared on Jon Stewart's Daily Show Wednesday night to rally the youth vote.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Two years after Obama's message of change ushered in a new Congress, many Democratic lawmakers are fighting for their survival. Rep. Perriello is one of them.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Britain is slashing 81 billion pounds to reduce the country's crippling deficit. The move is a reminder that the U.S. faces a similar tough decision in the near future.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Douglass escaped from slavery to become an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln. Today, he's inspiring a new movement among conservative African Americans.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Economists are worried about the longer-term economic outlook. Judging by the way business owners are holding on to their cash, they're worried too.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Experts say the toxic sludge flood that is currently devastating Hungary could potentially happen in the U.S.
Monday, October 04, 2010
Several major banks are freezing thousands of foreclosures to review whether mishandled paperwork led some to be wrongly forced from their homes.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Residents along the East Coast will spend the weekend cleaning up after record rainfall this week.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
In an exclusive interview with CBN News, Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell said God is keeping her in the race.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Voter enthusiasm remains on the side of Republicans, putting Democrats on defense with their starting line up.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Republicans' new "Pledge to America" outlines the direction they will take the country if elected as the majority in Congress.
Friday, September 17, 2010
A fast-moving storm ripped through the city Thursday, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving one person dead.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The November elections are seven weeks from Tuesday, and the latest predictions are not pretty for the party in power.
Friday, September 10, 2010
The pastor who has angered Muslims across the globe with his plans to burn Korans on the anniversary of 9/11, said the burnings were only "suspended."
Friday, September 10, 2010
Grassroots Christian activists from across the country are in Washington, D.C., learning how they can help change the course of the U.S. in November.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
The storm is barreling towards the Eastern Seaboard and residents living there are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
Monday, August 30, 2010
The same spirit of change that ushered in a Democratic Congress and president now appears to be threatening the balance of power in the nation's capital.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Tens of thousands of Americans will be in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to attend the "Restoring Honor" rally, led by talk show host Glenn Beck.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, wholesale prices of eggs have jumped since the recall.
Friday, August 20, 2010
The salmonella outbreak which has sickened at least 2,000 people and triggered a massive egg recall will likely increase, according to federal health officials.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Even if the balance of power shifts in November, Democrats will still have one last chance to advance their legislative agenda after the elections.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
President Barack Obama has been working to convince voters directly that his policies to get the economy moving are working.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Opponents of gay marriage have accused the Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker of activism from the bench.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A majority of Americans now believe it's only going to get worse and they are also not satisfied with the way politicians are handling the situation.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
President Barack Obama signed a $26 billion jobs bill Tuesday hours after the House passed the measure during a rare August session.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Oil may no longer be flowing freely into the Gulf of Mexico, but remnants of the catastrophe will be around for years to come.
Monday, August 02, 2010
One of several lawsuits against the Obama administration's health care reform law has cleared its first legal hurdle.
Monday, August 02, 2010
As members of Congress head home for their August recess, many will be working hard to defend their records to angry voters.
Friday, July 30, 2010
The Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its 100th anniversary with its national jamboree.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
President Obama traveled to New Jersey to make another pitch for his economic plan to create more jobs and small business loans.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Senate Democrats fell three votes shy of avoiding a GOP filibuster on a campaign finance bill, effectively halting the president's push to rewrite fundraising rules.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
BP announced Tuesday that its embattled British CEO Tony Hayward will be replaced by American Robert Dudley effective October 1.
Friday, July 23, 2010
The name Bonnie means 'pretty,' but the storm bearing that name is expected to push more of the ugly, oily mess in the Gulf of Mexico onto Louisiana's coast.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., announced she has founded a Tea Party Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
A satirical letter by Tea Party Express leader Mark Williams has caused a rift in the Tea Party movement and added fuel to recent charges of racism.
Friday, July 16, 2010
For many families who live along the Gulf of Mexico, the federal government's ban on deepwater oil drilling is worse than the oil spill and its aftermath.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Analysts said the main problem facing businesses is uncertainty about tax policies coming out of Washington, saying uncertainty is the enemy of growth.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The in-party squabbling is surely a symptom of the high stakes for both Democrats and Republicans in this November's elections.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
With the deficit having already topped $1 trillion, the president's new budget chief, Jacob Lew, has found himself wading into a financial mess.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
As the mid-term elections draw near, the president is attempting to draw a sharp contrast with Republicans on government spending and the economy.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
The state of Virginia has sued the federal government over healthcare legislation passed earlier this year by the Obama administration.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday marked another grueling day of questions for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
GOP lawmakers are worried Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan holds the liberal view that judges should feel free to legislate from the bench.
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Supreme Court says a law school can legally deny recognition to a Christian student group that won't let gays join.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Leading Republican senators on Sunday questioned whether Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan could be an impartial judge.
Friday, June 25, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court is wrapping up its latest session with key rulings involving the First Amendment.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Gen. Petraeus has been celebrated for overseeing the successful U.S. surge in Iraq. Now he's being asked to lead the war in Afghanistan during a critical time.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Fishing is what holds many families along the Louisiana Gulf Coast together, but the BP oil spill now has them struggling to make ends meet.
Friday, June 18, 2010
South Carolina Democratic party officials have decided to uphold the surprising election results by letting Alvin Greene's surprising primary victory stand.
Friday, June 18, 2010
BP's CEO told Congress he was "devastated" and "deeply sorry" for the Gulf spill. But that wasn't enough for lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
The definition of marriage is at stake in a trial in California where lawyers presented their final arguments on Thursday regarding Proposition 8.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
British Petroleum executives have agreed to President Obama's demands and will set up a $20 billion relief fund for Gulf Coast damage claims from the oil spill.
Friday, June 04, 2010
BP has finally made progress in slowing down the Gulf oil spill. But the disaster has already had a terrible effect on the wildlife in the region.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
The Gulf spill has already become the worst environmental disaster the US. has ever seen, and now experts say it could continue until Christmas.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Gas prices are going down and they may hit the lowest levels in a year. But for the long term the U.S. faces serious oil and energy problems.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Questions about the oil spill dominated a news conference with President Obama, Thursday. The disaster is now being declared the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
Friday, May 21, 2010
For the first time, a team of scientists have produced a living cell powered by manmade DNA.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tensions over immigration reform and border enforcement continue to escalate following the passage of Arizona's tough new immigration law.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Federal agents arrested three men who may have helped bankroll Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani accused of plotting to detonate a bomb in Times Square.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
A new polls show most Americans still support more drilling for oil off America's coasts.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
As the clean up effort intensifies, oil continues spilling into the Gulf of Mexico. And each day the futures of thousands of fisherman grow dimmer.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
There are few clues on how Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan would rule on important issues - and that has GOP lawmakers worried.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Crews have been doing all they can to protect the Gulf Coast's precious natural resources, the jobs of thousands of fishermen and the economy.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Republican lawmakers are promising a strong effort to take back the majority and they're attracting candidates who are already making history.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
The Supreme Court's ruling that a war memorial cross may remain on federal land in the middle of California's Mojave desert may have set a precedent.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Lawmakers have not been able to agree yet on a financial overhaul plan. But they have agreed to grill executives from one of Wall Street's biggest firms.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The Obama administration is continuing to pressure Arizona officials over a new law designed to crack down on illegal immigrants.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Embattled executives from Goldman Sachs faced a virtual firing squad on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
An Oklahoma-based ministry has been helping single moms thrive for six years and is on a mission to expand nationwide.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Critics say the government is playing politics with a new measure to regulate Wall Street.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A group of retired military officers says American kids are too fat to fight, going so far as to say today's school lunches are threatening national security.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Using Tax Day as their theme, thousands of Tea Party activists took their motto of "taxed enough already" to communities across the nation.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
In honor of tax day Thursday, thousands of tea partiers gathered from coast to coast in a series of "taxed enough already" demonstrations.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Journalist and political commentator Juan Williams warns Democrats not to marginalize the Tea Party as a group of "right-wing kooks."
Friday, April 09, 2010
Americans may need to get ready to dig deep as the price of oil is once again on the rise.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
As the U.S. economy struggles to regain its footing, financial experts are predicting higher interest rates are on the way.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
The treaty commits the two former Cold War adversaries to new arms reductions, slashing arsenals by nearly a third if it is ratified.
Friday, April 02, 2010
As the president hits the road again Friday to push the new health care overhaul, polls show he has a lot of convincing to do.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Parts of New England are experiencing the worst flooding they've seen in 200 years.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
President Barack Obama has signed a law that finalizes his health care overhaul and makes the government the issuer of all federal college loans.
Friday, March 26, 2010
About 300 members from both sides of the aisle gathered to worship just hours before the House of Representatives voted to pass health care reform.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Even though the government is throwing billions of dollars at the problem, the crisis hasn't gone away.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Abortion opponents say the order is not worth the paper it's written on, while supporters claim the president isn't living up to his pro-choice stance.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Republicans warn the bill is far too expensive and will hurt the economy while Democrats say the measure will give coverage to those who need it.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
President Obama has postponed his trip to Asia for a second time to focus on health care reform, as Congress prepares for what may be the biggest vote they will ever cast.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
A Democrat and Republican have joined to introduce a bill aimed at preventing oppressive Internet regulations around the globe.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Less than two weeks-- that's how long Democrats in Congress have to meet President Obama's deadline to pass health care reform.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Although the Senate has drawn attention for preparing to pass a controversial health care bill with a simple majority, the real fight is shaping up among Democrats.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
In a bold move, the president called on Congress to vote his latest health care measure up or down. But even some Democrats are leery of the new plan.
Friday, February 26, 2010
An already winter weary Northeast is once again getting pounded by a major winter storm this week.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Andrews Air Force Base chaplain's office rescinded their prayer luncheon invitation to Family Research Council President Tony Perkins.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
President Obama will meet Thursday with Congress to discuss health care to find common ground and that's renewed the debate over medical lawsuits.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Day one of the Capitol Hill probe of Toyota opened with emotional testimony and set up even more questions.
Friday, February 19, 2010
'Don’t ask, don’t tell' is up for debate in Congress and there’s growing public support to repeal the policy.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Democratic leaders are tweaking the Senate health care bill that passed last year to make it more palatable to the House of Representatives.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Twelve hours after a Haitian judge approved their release, eight missionaries stepped off a military cargo plane and onto U.S. soil in Miami.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The second blizzard to blow through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast is now off shore, but the record-breaking storm left an incredibly powdery mess behind.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Michelle Obama is pushing her first big policy initiative called "Let's Move" to try to get kids to eat healthy and end the childhood obesity epidemic in a generation.
Friday, February 05, 2010
From economists to investors to workers, everyone agrees the big need for the U.S. is jobs. Many hope the White House and Congress take that message seriously.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
In an exclusive interview with CBN News, Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., talks about his approach to life, family and work.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
United States intelligence officials say the possibility of an attack by al Qaeda on the U.S. in the next 3 to 6 months is "certain."
Monday, February 01, 2010
Some dealers estimate it will take months to repair all of the recalled vehicles, but it may take longer for Toyota to rebuild confidence in their products.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
More than 50 million babies have been aborted in America since the Supreme Court legalized abortion with its Roe v. Wade ruling.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown is the new face of change in Washington that's shaking up the Democrats' aggressive healthcare agenda.
Monday, January 18, 2010
On Saturday, Republican Bob McDonnell became governor of the Old Dominion after an eight-year rein by Democrats.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Haitian earthquake victims are growing even more desperate as relief organizations struggle to get into the country to help with the humanitarian crisis.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Talks between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate concerning health care reform continue.
Friday, January 08, 2010
The massive snowstorm that has buried much of the Midwest is pushing into the Northeast Friday.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
President Obama took full responsibility, Thursday, for the security downfalls that almost led to a disastrous airliner attack on Christmas.
Monday, January 04, 2010
The repeal of the controversial estate tax that took effect for the new year is raising new questions about life -- and death.
Friday, January 01, 2010
People all across the world rang in the New Year Thursday night with spectacular celebrations.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Perhaps the best "2009 person of the year" is not a person at all-- but rather the group of Americans that rallied across the nation for issues important to them.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The results of a White House investigation on last week's failed airliner attack come as Republicans are criticizing the president's handling of the plot.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Last week's failed plot to blow up a Northwest Airlines jetliner is raising serious questions about flaws in America's post 9/11 security procedures.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
With homeland security threats becoming more prevalent, authorities are considering making greater use of 'body scanners.'
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
As Senate Democrats celebrate victory on health care, Republicans are planning their strategy for winning big in next year's midterm elections.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Senate Democrats have scheduled the second of the procedural three votes Tuesday on healthcare reform.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Rep. Henry Brown, R-S.C., fears all the "Happy Holiday" messages Americans are hearing threaten to suffocate the reason for the season.
Friday, December 18, 2009
A decision on a new climate accord is still up in the air on the last day of talks at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The clock is running out for Senate Democrats who have pledged to pass a health care reform bill before heading home for the holidays.
Monday, December 14, 2009
President Obama summoned top bank executives to pressure them on offering more lending to small businesses and to help millions of homeowners avoid foreclosure by modifying their mortgages.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Congress is working to create a new agency to regulate consumer financial products, but some lawmakers are afraid the controversial community organizing group ACORN will get a seat on the oversight board.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Despite the Senate having defeated efforts to keep tax dollars from being used to pay for abortions in the health care legislation, the debate may not be over yet.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Analysts have reasons to hope companies will start hiring again soon as a new government report showed the jobless rate fell to 10 percent.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
With health care having garnered most of the attention on Capitol Hill lately, President Barack Obama is putting the U.S. economy back into the spotlight.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Washington D.C. is one step closer to legalizing same sex marriage after the City Council gave tentative approval to the measure Tuesday.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Mortgage companies are being pressured by the government to help homeowners facing foreclosure.
Friday, November 06, 2009
An Army psychologist, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, was trained to help solders in distress, but he had been on the radar of law enforcement officials for months.
Friday, November 06, 2009
A sea of Americans converged in Washington Thursday to rally against a health care plan they say tramples on their constitutional rights.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
The race to become Atlanta's next mayor has become a race about race and the debate over who is best suited to serve will continue through next month.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Sen. Harry Reid signaled Tuesday that Congress may fail to meet a year-end deadline for passing health care legislation.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
More than 40,000 women died of breast cancer last year. Though several groups are working to find a cure, some fear the cause is falling victim to too much commercialization.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
President Barack Obama has signed legislation that elevates homosexuals to the class of citizens that enjoy special protections under the law.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
President Obama signed a controversial hate crimes bill into law, Wednesday, followed by a special White House evening reception for gay activists.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Instead of celebrating its 39th anniversary, ACORN is fighting to save its reputation and revenue stream after undercover videos showed workers counseling on how to open a brothels.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
While the Senate waits to learn what a government run insurance plan will cost, concerns over swine flu may make the plan harder to sell.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Homosexuality will soon be added to the protected classes of religion and race.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Democratic leaders suffered a major blow Wednesday when some of their own voted against a Medicare rate bill seen as a test for broader reform.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
In these tough economic times one employer is hiring in every state and Americans are applying in record numbers for the U.S. Army.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
When asked during an interview with CNN, why he didn't come out of hiding when his name was called, Falcon said "you guys said that we did this for a show."
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Investors on Wall Street are breathing a sigh of relief after the Dow Jones Industrial average broke 10,000 Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The White House sent in its heavy hitters to try and broker a deal, but it seems compromise won't be easy.
Friday, October 09, 2009
An important defense bill passed the House Thursday, but nearly 150 lawmakers voted against it.
Monday, October 05, 2009
The president said doctors are the best advocates for reform since they are the ones who see firsthand the problems with the system.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
For most states, this is an off election year, but voters in Virginia and New Jersey are preparing to elect a new governor.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The G-20 summit gets underway on Thursday. The U.S. is hosting the meeting, but doesn't carry the same clout it once did -- thanks to trillion dollar deficits and a weakening dollar.
Monday, September 21, 2009
President Barack Obama will meet Tuesday with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, but expectations for progress on issues like Jewish settlements are low.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Health care reform took a step forward in Washington on Wednesday, but lost the support of several lawmakers in the process.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Liberal-leaning religious groups say they're praying that the political bickering won't jeopardize efforts to get coverage to the uninsured.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
If approved, the changes would bump up the cost of new vehicles, but the government says drivers would recover the costs in fuel savings.
Monday, September 14, 2009
President Barack Obama told Wall Street Monday he wants strict rules to prevent another collapse in the future.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Now we're seeing new images from that day. And some experts warn that terrorists could be planning to strike again.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
With falling approval ratings on his handling of health care, President Obama insisted he's in this fight until the end.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
President Barack Obama will deliver a high-stakes message on health care reform to a special joint session of Congress Wednesday evening.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Bishop Harry Jackson, who has battled cancer and his insurance company, says his experiences show how a government-run health care plan could jeopardize lives.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
With his popularity falling and public opposition to massive health care reform slipping, President Barack Obama is preparing to take the bully-pulpit in an effort to seal the deal.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
California firefighters joined to remember their own, Friday, saluting the body of fallen firefighter Capt. Tedmund Hall.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Lawmakers are now focusing on how to replace Sen.Ted Kennedy's seat in the U.S. Senate.
Friday, August 28, 2009
America's seniors have the most to lose or gain out of health care reform and they're making their opinions known.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The recession appears to have come to an end as the economy is on its way to a recovery. But there are still dark clouds on the horizon, including huge government deficits.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Newly declassified documents from the CIA give detailed accounts of interrogation techniques following 9/11 that could result in criminal charges.
Friday, August 21, 2009
If you have a clunker you're hoping to cash in for a new fuel efficient car, get down to your local dealer before the program screeches to a halt. The wildly popular program officially ends Monday.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Powerful winds slammed parts of four Midwestern states on Wednesday, leaving behind shattered windows, toppled power lines and injuries.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Christians concerned about health care in America start from the same premise, but it's how to achieve that goal where the differences emerge.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Tropical Storm Ana weakened to a tropical depression Monday morning, just as Tropical Storm Bill became a hurricane.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Obama headed west for a town hall meeting in Montana, Friday, and he had his work cut out for him in the conservative state.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
How can America afford government-run health care? It's a question more Americans are asking at town hall meetings across the country.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The public outcry against the healthcare reform bill has put the Democrats and the White House on the defensive.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Obama says things would be much worse without the $787 billion stimulus package he pushed through Congress.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Two separate recent polls by NBC News and Fox News show more Americans think the president's proposal is a bad idea.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
What does it cost to raise a child? Numbers just released are startling, but most parents would agree it's worth every penny.
Monday, August 03, 2009
After being held as prisoners in North Korea for nearly five months, Laura Ling and Euna Lee are heading home to American soil.
Monday, August 03, 2009
A Fairfax, Va., school said to be linked to terrorism teachings was given the go-ahead to expand its campus, Monday.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Democrats in Congress are ramping up efforts to overturn the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which says homosexuals cannot serve openly in America's armed forces.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
The top Republican in the House says protections for America's religious freedoms are facing a serious threat.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Four of the seven conservative Blue Dog Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have sunk their teeth into a health care deal they can chew on.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Scott Roeder, 51, listened in court as witnesses detailed his involvement in Tiller's murder.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Some health economists are telling Congress -- address obesity or give up on reining in rising health care costs.
Friday, July 24, 2009
It is known as the rationing of care but some call it playing God, because governments are making decisions on the cost effectiveness of treatments.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The massive healthcare legislation moving through Congress includes directions for lots of new changes, but on one important issue it is silent.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
President Obama is pledging his healthcare overhaul will not add to the federal deficit. However, even some members of his own party do not seem to be buying that pledge.
Monday, July 20, 2009
As President Barack Obama pushes harder for health care reform, it appears he is facing greater resistance.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Senators approved the most sweeping expansion of federal hate crimes protections since the original law was enacted during the Civil Rights Movement.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Democrats' health care bill being debated on Capitol Hill relies heavily on raising taxes.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
President Barack Obama urged significant reform in medical insurance coverage in order to save Americans money.
Monday, July 13, 2009
The surge against Taliban forces in Afghanistan has taken a toll on U.S. and coalition troops, and their efforts aren't expected to end anytime soon.
Friday, July 10, 2009
She's been through confirmation hearings before, but the one she'll face Monday will be unlike anything she's experienced.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
The G8 Summit in Italy is in full swing -- global security, international trade, and global warming are all on the table.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
The world watched on Tuesday afternoon as family, friends, and thousands of fans bid goodbye to Micheal Jackson.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
For the first time since last November's election, on Tuesday all 100 members of the United States Senate will finally be in their seats.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Millions of Americans would do without fireworks this weekend, if it meant they had a job to go to Monday.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
The unemployment rate is inching closer to double digits at 9.5 percent, according to a report from The U.S. Department of Labor.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Even with a new chairman who disagrees, critics are concerned the FCC may try to advance controversial policies like the Fairness Doctrine.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Republican Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota's contested U.S. Senate race.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
An FDA panel voted to lower the maximum daily dose listed on popular painkillers made with an ingredient that could be harmful.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Fans from around the world continue to mourn the death of the man who called himself the "King of Pop."
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Violence continued in Iran Thursday as the Islamic Republic clamped down even harder on protesters taking to the streets to protest the nation's recent election.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Reports now suggest the D.C. train crash that killed at least now people and injured several others Monday could've been avoided.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Congress voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution to support Iran's citizens as they stand for an election recount.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The American public is very concerned about all the big spending going on in Washington -- and that's not all they're worried about.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
One man's story recently premiered in Washington, DC, at the 3rd annual G.I. Film Festival, a star-studded event designed to restore the luster to America's military.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The price of oil's move above $70 is a steep spike, considering just three months ago a barrel cost less than $35.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Senators now have the information about Sonia Sotomayor they have been waiting for.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
President Barack Obama is beginning his latest bid to open a dialogue with the Muslim world by paying a call on Saudi King Abdullah.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
General Motors hopes to follow the lead of fellow U.S. automaker Chrysler by transforming its most profitable assets into a new company in just 30 days.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Some fear abortion supporters will use the Tiller murder to paint pro-life groups as extremists.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Ten days after meeting with Israel's prime minister, President Barack Obama discussed peace in the Middle East with the Palestinian leader.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
It's been hard to keep up with the billions of tax dollars used to bail out banks and other struggling industries.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Congress is moving ahead with funding to ramp up the war in Afghanistan, but they're leaving out the money for closing Gitmo.
Friday, May 15, 2009
The pain workers in Detroit have been feeling for months is now spreading to Main Street.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sgt. Russell was just weeks shy of ending his third deployment in Iraq, and his shooting is raising convers over troop stress and multiple deployments.
Monday, May 11, 2009
A U.S. soldier serving in Iraq was in custody Monday night. He's accused of killing five of his fellow soldiers.
Friday, May 08, 2009
Strong winds have pushed a fierce wildfire closer to populated areas in Southern California.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
The tests are at the center of President Obama's plans to restore stability to the economy.
Monday, May 04, 2009
President Barack Obama vowed to detect and pursue American tax evaders Monday.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Does the Fairness Doctrine offer balance to talk radio dominated by conservative talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh or does it stifle free speech?