Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was run over by his brother after a gunfight with police, was named as a victim of gun violence during an event held by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the anti-gun violence group run by New York City Mayor...

Obama Should Examine His Relationships with Congress and the American Public

US President urges Western democracies not to become "complacent" in a post-Cold War era.

Josh Duggar, who is known as a pro-life activist, fundamentalist Christian, reality show star and the eldest of 19 children, is adding another title to his public persona. On Monday, Duggar announced via Twitter that he will be joining the Family Research Council as executive...

BERLIN — Speaking at Berlin’s historic Brandenburg Gate, President Obama today challenged Western democracies not to become complacent in the post-Cold War era, saying “our work is not yet done.” “Complacency is not the character of great nations. Today’s threats are not as stark as...

It was a good and bad day for immigration overhaul. On the good side, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office Tuesday singlehandedly undercut fiscal objections from conservatives by reporting in its analysis of the "Gang of 8" Senate bill that reform would cut the national deficit and improve the U.S. economy.

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska came out today in support of gay marriage,  the third GOP senator to change course on the issue this year. In an op-ed that will be posted shortly on the senator’s website, she notes that her change in opinion...

BERLIN — Here in Berlin five years ago, Barack Obama addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds he’s ever seen.  He was treated as such superstar that the McCain campaign responded with a TV commercial using footage of the Berlin speech to brand...

Obama defends government surveillance to prevent threats

By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES WHAT A DIFFERENCE FIVE YEARS MAKES: In Berlin five years ago, Barack Obama addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds he’s ever seen. He was treated as such superstar that the McCain campaign responded with a TV commercial...