Public Will Get Chance To Comment on Voter ID Rules
State elections officials will make two stops in Northwest North Carolina next week to hear from citizens about the controversial voter ID law.
Politics & Government
With New Look And More Energy, Rick Perry Tries To Move Past 'Oops'
Do the glasses make the man? Four years ago, then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential run was derailed by one word — oops. He admits now he wasn't healthy then, and he's trying to make up for it.
Lincoln Chafee's Improbable Quest For The White House
The former Republican and independent faces long odds as he seeks the Democratic nomination for president.
5 Things You Should Know About Lincoln Chafee
In 2002, Lincoln Chafee was the only Republican senator to vote against authorizing the use of force to oust Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Some Republican colleagues referred to him as "the missing Linc."
Senate Panel Says Obama Administration Lacks Watchdogs
Seven of the 33 inspector general posts in the Obama administration are being filled by temporary appointees, according to the panel. Permanent IGs have been nominated for just three of the vacancies.
In Several States, Abortion Waiting Periods Grow Longer
State lawmakers passed dozens of bills to restrict abortion this session. One trend: making women wait ever longer, up to 72 hours in some states, before having the procedure.
Americans Think Money In Politics Is A Problem, But Just How Big?
A new poll shows Americans think the rich have too much influence and that the political money system needs an overhaul, but they rate it low on the priority list.
Sen. Menendez's Corruption Trial Hasn't Begun, But Legal Sparring Has
The Justice Department indicted the New Jersey Democrat just two months ago on bribery and conspiracy charges. But lawyers in the case already seem to be getting under each other's skin.
Who's The Candidate Of The Future?
People always say they want change in elections, but who represents that change? A new poll sheds some light on who does — and who does not.
Senate Approves USA Freedom Act, Obama Signs It, After Amendments Fail
The vote comes two days after controversial provisions of the Patriot Act expired because the Senate was unable to overcome maneuvers by Sen. Rand Paul, who voted against the bill Tuesday.