Barack Obama
Bin Laden son-in-law faces terror charges in US court
Mar 08, 2013 06:02 EST
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law has been captured and is due to appear in court in New York on Friday on charges he plotted with the Al-Qaeda leader to stage attacks on Americans.
Bill Clinton urges repeal of US gay marriage ban
Mar 08, 2013 05:47 EST
Former US president Bill Clinton on Friday urged the Supreme Court to overturn a bill he signed in 1996 defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, calling it "discriminatory."
China urges 'transparency' in US investment checks
Mar 08, 2013 03:27 EST
The United States should be more transparent on security checks on foreign investments, China said on Friday, accusing "some legislators" in developed countries of maintaining a "Cold War mentality".
Bin Laden son-in-law faces terror charges in US court
Mar 07, 2013 22:56 EST
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law has been captured and is due to appear in court in New York on Friday on charges he plotted with the Al-Qaeda leader to stage attacks on Americans.
Drastic cuts mean long lines for US travelers
Mar 07, 2013 22:38 EST
Travelers arriving in the United States are likely to face longer lines for a passport stamp as drastic spending cuts known as the sequester begin to bite, the union representing customs and border staff said Thursday.
Senate stalwart Carl Levin will not seek re-election
Mar 07, 2013 22:28 EST
US Senator Carl Levin, a six-term Democrat and staunch advocate for military personnel and readiness, announced Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2014.
John Brennan confirmed as CIA director
Mar 07, 2013 21:28 EST
The US Senate confirmed John Brennan as CIA director Thursday after the White House doused a fierce debate over the potential use of domestic drones, which could have delayed filling the crucial post.
Gun background-check bill stumbles, senators press on
Mar 07, 2013 19:20 EST
A US Senate panel approved legislation Thursday that makes gun trafficking a federal crime, but bills banning assault weapons and expanding background checks to nearly all gun buyers face a tougher battle.
Obama meets Jewish leaders ahead of Israel trip
Mar 07, 2013 18:41 EST
President Barack Obama on Thursday signaled there would be no big Middle East peace initiative on the table when he arrives in Israel later this month for his first visit as US leader.
Obama cranks up charm offensive with Ryan lunch
Mar 07, 2013 17:36 EST
US President Barack Obama took his political charm offensive up another notch Thursday, welcoming Paul Ryan, the intellectual powerhouse of Republican fiscal conservatism, for lunch.
Holder clarifies president's drone authority
Mar 07, 2013 16:11 EST
Attorney General Eric Holder made clear on Thursday that a US president does not have the power to order a drone strike against a "non combatant" American inside the United States.
Obama cranks up charm offensive
Mar 07, 2013 12:29 EST
President Barack Obama will take his charm offensive with Republicans up a notch on Thursday, having lunch with budget hawk and former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan at the White House.
Obama invites Republican budget hawk Ryan to lunch
Mar 07, 2013 10:42 EST
President Barack Obama will take his charm offensive with Republicans up a notch on Thursday, having lunch with budget hawk and former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan at the White House.
E. Jerusalem settler plans 'delayed over Obama visit'
Mar 07, 2013 09:39 EST
Israeli plans to grant final approval for a military academy in annexed east Jerusalem have been delayed to avoid tensions ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit, army radio said on Thursday.
Hillary Clinton tops 2016 US presidential poll
Mar 07, 2013 06:56 EST
The 2016 US election might be a full three and a half years away, but that is not stopping pollsters from asking voters who has the early presidential edge. And the advantage goes to Hillary Clinton.
Senator's filibuster of CIA pick ends after 12 hours
Mar 07, 2013 06:06 EST
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA over concerns about drone strikes on US soil completed a nearly 13-hour speaking filibuster early Thursday.
US still has questions about Dreamliner
Mar 07, 2013 02:52 EST
The US transportation secretary still has a "lot of questions" about Boeing's grounded 787 Dreamliner, indicating the aviation giant faces a tough battle to get the planes back in the air soon.
Senator's filibuster of CIA pick ends after 12 hrs
Mar 07, 2013 01:49 EST
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA over concerns about drone strikes on US soil completed a nearly 13-hour speaking filibuster early Thursday.
Obama tries new tack -- talking to Republicans
Mar 07, 2013 00:51 EST
President Barack Obama has hit on a novel antidote to Washington's endless cycle of political crises: breaking bread with Republicans.
Senator to speak 'as long as it takes' over CIA pick
Mar 07, 2013 00:44 EST
A Republican senator seeking to block President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the CIA is vowing to speak as long as it takes to do so, citing concern about drone strikes on US soil.
