Former Sen. Jim Webb Announces Run For Democratic Nomination
Webb, 69, represented Virginia for a single term beginning in 2007. He says the country "needs a fresh approach to solving problems."
Politics & Government
Presidential Aspiration Born From A Modest, And Tragic, Beginning
"It's not a log cabin like Abe Lincoln, but he grew up in a mobile home, which is South Carolina's equivalent of it," said one of Sen. Lindsey Graham's former classmates.
Bernie Sanders Just Drew A Huge Crowd. How Does It Measure Up?
The Democratic candidate drew an estimated 10,000 supporters in Madison, Wis., on Wednesday. But some campaigns are going small on purpose this season.
BP To Pay $18.7 Billion To Settle Gulf Coast Oil Spill Claims
The agreement with the U.S. government, five Gulf Coast states and more than 400 local governments comes five years after the Deepwater Horizon spill.
13 Emails That Stood Out From The Latest Clinton Document Dump
The thousands of new emails don't reveal a "smoking gun" from the Democratic presidential candidate's time at State, but do give insight into her daily activities — and some funny daily struggles.
Gerrymandering Exacerbates Partisan Gridlock, Political Scientist Says
Will the Supreme Court's decision to allow non-partisan commissions to draw districts break legislative gridlock? Linda Wertheimer talks to political scientist Thomas Mann.
Can The Candidate Move Beyond 'The Christie Show'?
This week the Christie Tracker podcast headed to Livingston High School for analysis of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's announcement that he's running for the Republican presidential nomination.
U.S., Cuba To Reopen Embassies In Step Toward Normal Relations
The White House announced Wednesday the opening of a U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba, which is seen as a key step toward more normal diplomatic ties with the Cold War foe.
Recreational Marijuana Is Now Legal In Oregon
While the state permits people to possess and grow small amounts of recreational pot, they still can't buy or sell it.
Conservative Kansas Legislature Turns Heads With Huge Tax Hike
Kansas voters who put conservatives in charge are shaking their heads in disbelief. Lawmakers recently passed one of the largest tax hikes in state history rather than cutting spending.