U.S. Declines To Play Referee In Saudi Arabia, Iran Dispute
The State Department says the U.S. is not going to be the "referee" in the dispute between Saudi Arabia and Iran, but their dispute threatens U.S. goals in the region.
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Obama Outlines New Rules For Gun Sales In The U.S.
President Obama announced executive action on guns in a speech that was both emotional and politically charged. Gun rights supporters immediately denounced the move.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley To Give GOP's State Of The Union Response
The choice of the young Indian-American governor fuels speculation that she could be a possible vice presidential pick. But the high-profile slot hasn't been kind to other rising stars in the past.
Obama Announcement On Gun Control Measures Sparks Republican Outrage
President Obama formally announced Tuesday new executive actions on gun control. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Rep. Bradley Byrne of Alabama for the reaction from Republican lawmakers.
In Emotional Speech, Obama Announces Executive Action On Gun Control
On Tuesday at the White House, President Obama announced new executive actions on gun control, including changes to the nation's system of background checks.
5 Reasons Texas Matters More For The GOP Nomination Than Iowa Or N.H.
GOP presidential candidates may be spending most of their time in Iowa and New Hampshire right now, but delegate-rich Texas will be the far more consequential state in the Republican primary.
Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Iowa; Bill Clinton Makes N.H. Appearances
Bill Clinton became known as the "comeback kid" because of his performance in the 1992 New Hampshire primary. He's campaigning for his wife Hillary in that state, just a month before its primary.
In Live Address, Obama Takes His Plan For Gun Control To The Public
"The gun lobby may be holding Congress hostage right now. But they cannot hold America hostage," President Obama says.
Guns In America, By The Numbers
If history is any guide, the president's efforts to curb gun violence may have the unintended effect of boosting gun sales.
Obama Administration To Announce Executive Actions On Guns
Intended to combat gun violence, the actions include a regulatory change designed to make it harder for gun buyers to avoid background checks.