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US Defense Chief Dismayed by Poor State of US Combat Readiness

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jun 14, 2017 07:26 PM EDT

Congress has "sidelined itself from its active constitutional oversight role," said Mattis.

China Fumes Over U.S. Report on Military Activities

Som Patidar |

May 15, 2016 11:25 AM EDT

Beijing has rejected a Pentagon report on its military activities saying that the U.S. Department of Defense 'hyped up' China's military threat in its report.

FCC Officially Support Title II Reclassification

David Curry |

Feb 05, 2015 07:05 AM EST

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has declared official support for Title II reclassification on broadband and wireless networks.

Obama's Spending Plan Rejected By GOP-Controlled Congress

David Curry |

Feb 04, 2015 12:10 PM EST

President Obama is preparing to set a new 14 percent tax in preparation for $478 billion public works program.

Netanyahu's Speech Before U.S. Congress Seen As Election Tactic

Staff Reporter |

Jan 28, 2015 07:20 AM EST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was called out by his ambassador to Washington Michael B. Oren and his former military intelligence chief Amos Yadlin about his planned speech before the U.S. Congress on Iran's nuclear projects.

Google Spent More On Lobbying Than Comcast This Year

David Curry |

Jan 22, 2015 12:42 AM EST

Google spent more on lobbying in Washington than Comcast in 2014, according to a corporate spending watchdog.

Obama Has Not Kept 'Promises' Stated In Past State Of The Union Addresses, Critics Say

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 19, 2015 11:59 PM EST

United States President Barack Obama has been giving the annual State Of The Union Address for six years now and this Tuesday's address is being closely watched by critics who have pointed out that the president has not kept his promises in the past.

What Veto Threat? Congress Approves ObamaCare Law

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 09, 2015 12:19 AM EST

Veto threats have been issued by the White House but the Congress already voted on Thursday regarding the legislation on the ObamaCare law as the Republican-controlled House continues to challenge the Obama administration.

Obama Threatens To Veto 3 Bills To Be Passed In Congress

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 08, 2015 01:19 AM EST

The Republican-controlled Congress plans to pass top-priority bills in the coming weeks but the White House said U.S. President Barack Obama might use his veto power against three bills as he is continuously challenged by the Party.

Congress Divided on Net Neutrality

David Curry |

Jan 07, 2015 01:24 PM EST

Democrats and Republicans are split in the net neutrality debate, as the FCC reportedly sides with President Obama's plan.

Representative Michael Grimm Will Plead Guilty Over Tax Evasion Charges

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 23, 2014 02:43 AM EST

A source has revealed that Representative Michael Grimm of Staten Island has been charged with a 20-count indictment as he evaded paying tax by hiding around US$1 million income and wages in a Manhattan restaurant he has co-owned and that he will be pleading guilty about the charges on Tuesday.

Congress Passes Spending Bill Protecting Medical Marijuana

Cory Doyle |

Dec 15, 2014 05:52 PM EST

"This legislation makes it clear that the DEA has no business interfering in states' medical marijuana laws," director of communications for the Marijuana Policy Project.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) announces the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (L) at the White House in Washington, November 24, 20

Hagel Resigns As Defense Chief Reportedly Due To Pressure

Dan Weisman |

Nov 24, 2014 01:52 PM EST

In a surprise move reportedly due to pressure from the White House, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday.

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina

Republican Senator Blasts GOP Report On Benghazi Attack

Christl Leong |

Nov 24, 2014 08:20 AM EST

A Republican senator on Sunday lambasted a House GOP report that has, for the most part, cleared the Obama administration of any wrongdoing over its handling of a deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. The attack claimed the lives of four U.S. citizens, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

President Obama at the White House Thursday, Nov. 20.

Obama Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reform Policy

Dan Weisman |

Nov 21, 2014 08:38 AM EST

Setting up a bitter fight with Republican opponents, the plan would allow around 4.4 million undocumented immigrants who were parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents to be exempt from deportation

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