94 Days to Decide: Arizona Law Thrusts Immigration to Forefront of 2010 Races
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
A federal judge’s decision this week to defang Arizona’s immigration law may have given President Obama a first-round victory in court but perhaps not enough momentum to improve the terrible political climate Democrats face heading into the congressional elections this fall.
US Stalls on Sept. 11 Trial For 5 at Gitmo
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
As the U.S. military prepares for the first war crimes trial under President Barack Obama, its most high-profile case against the planners of the Sept. 11 attacks is stuck in political and legal limbo.
Informant Says Wikileaks Suspect Had Civilian Help
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
A key figure in the government’s investigation of thousands of leaked secret war records says the suspected culprit had help.
Timing of National Guard’s Deployment to Southwest Border Stirs Confusion, Anger
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
The 1,200 National Guard troops expected to arrive Sunday on the southwest border for reinforcement won’t finish deploying until late September, federal officials say, stirring confusion and anger among Arizona lawmakers who thought the deadline was Aug. 1.
Second Democratic Lawmaker Faces High-Profile Ethics Trial
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
Rep. Maxine Waters has chosen to go through an ethics trial akin to the one likely on the docket for Rep. Charlie Rangel, Fox News has confirmed, further complicating the midterm election outlook for Democrats as they battle to keep control of the House.
‘Big Spending’ Democrats May Face Town Hall Anger Anew
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
As members of Congress head back to their districts for the August recess, they could be met by the same rowdy town halls that rocked the national healthcare debate last summer.
FAST FACTS: Clinton-Mezvinsky Wedding
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
As 30-year-old Chelsea Clinton prepares to wed investment banker Marc Mezvinsky, here are some fast facts on their special day.
Obama Blames GOP for Stalled Small Business Lending Bill
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
President Obama is going after Senate Republicans who have stymied his proposal to create a $30 billion fund to help unfreeze lending for credit-starved small businesses.
After a Year, Obama Urges Iran to Release 3 Hikers
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
President Obama marked the first anniversary of Iran’s jailing of three young Americans by reiterating that they are guilty of nothing, have never worked for the U.S. government and never had any quarrel with the Iranian government.
The Big Day: Crowd Emerges at Site of Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding
Jul 31, 2010 Politics
Publicity-shy Chelsea Clinton is tying the knot Saturday evening in a wedding that has been shrouded in secrecy but is drawing reporters and celebrity watchers from around the world to this small village in hopes of catching a glimpse of a high-profile guest.