President Obama Meets With Arab Allies At Camp David
President Obama meets with officials from six Persian Gulf countries at Camp David to reassure them about the emerging nuclear deal with Iran.
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Police Rethink Tactics Amid New Technologies And Social Pressure
One officer says relations with the public are "about as bad as I've seen," as a take-charge method of policing collides with a more skeptical citizenry that can record and disseminate video anywhere.
State Legislatures Quarrel Over Whether To Expand Medicaid
Medicaid expansion was a big deal in a handful of state legislatures this year. Wyoming said no. Tennessee said no. But Montana said yes, and three more states are coming down to the wire.
Standards For Child Migrants Could Force Detention Centers To Close
The Obama administration has detained thousands of immigrant women and children, but that could soon change. A court case is challenging whether it is ever legal to hold children for long periods.
How Do You Say 'Snafu' In Japanese?
White House press secretary Josh Earnest has called a delay in passing trade legislation a "snafu." But he said he didn't know how to translate the word for countries impacted by the deal. We do.
Drone-Like Device Puts White House On Lockdown
A person flying a small drone-like device too close to the White House was taken into custody. It's another in a line of security instances around the White House.
Taking Aim At Money In Politics, Feingold Announces Comeback Bid
Former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, of Wisconsin announced Thursday he would seek a rematch with Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in one of the top-targeted races of 2016.
Calif. Moves Closer To Banning Vaccine 'Personal Belief' Exemptions
The bill would require children to be vaccinated against measles and other diseases before entering kindergarten. If it becomes law, it would be among the strictest in the nation.
Lawmakers Spar Over Whether Amtrak Funding Cut Matters
"It's not about funding. The train was going twice the speed limit," said House Speaker John Boehner. Democrats advocated for an amendment that would fund advanced technology.
Tom Brady Appeals 'Deflategate' Suspension
The NFL Players Association, which filed the appeal on behalf of the New England Patriots quarterback, is calling for a neutral arbitrator to hear the appeal.