Politics

Kerry's European And Middle East Diplomatic Tour A Balancing Act

5:01am October 23, 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry is tackling two seemingly intractable conflicts on his current diplomatic tour: the latest violence between Israelis and Palestinians, and Syria's civil war.

Politics & Government

While Benghazi Hearings Continue, One Family Focuses On Memorializing Lost Loved One

5:01am October 23, 2015

Much of the Benghazi discussion has focused on the deaths of four Americans. The family of Chris Stevens, the late ambassador to Libya, has memorialized him with projects to improve understanding between Americans and people in the Middle East and North Africa, the areas where he served as a diplomat, and where his sister Anne Stevens says he developed many close friendships.

Politics & Government

What Would Paul Ryan Do As Speaker Of A House Divided?

5:01am October 23, 2015

With the largest group of Republican conservatives endorsing Paul Ryan for House Speaker, we look at what he can achieve and what he might want from his political career.

Hillary Clinton listens to questions from the House Select Committee on Benghazi.

Clinton Endures An 11-Hour Grilling Before Benghazi Committee

11:42pm October 22, 2015

by Tamara Keith

As the House Select Committee on Benghazi finally wrapped up its questions Thursday evening, it was unclear if any new light was shed on the 2012 attack that killed four Americans.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies before the House Select Committee on Benghazi.

Live Blog: Partisan Sniping Flies As Clinton Testifies Before Benghazi Committee

11:27pm October 22, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Democratic presidential candidate faced tough questioning from Republicans over the 2012 attack that killed four Americans, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya.

In Letter To House GOP, Paul Ryan Says He's 'Ready And Eager' To Be Speaker

8:33pm October 22, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan has formally put himself forward as a candidate for speaker of the House. He said in a letter to the House Republican Conference that he is "ready and eager" to be speaker.

Jesse Benton, a long-time adviser to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., also worked on campaigns of his father, former Rep. Ron Paul, R-Tx., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

Politics & Government

Former Aide To Rand Paul Acquitted In Corruption Probe

8:20pm October 22, 2015

by Peter Overby

Jesse Benton was accused of lying to FBI agents about payoffs made by former Rep. Ron Paul's 2012 campaign.

Rep. Paul Ryan leaves a caucus meeting on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Finding Signs Of Unity, Paul Ryan Officially Enters House Speaker Race

7:26pm October 22, 2015

by Amita Kelly

Ryan's announcement comes after securing the support of the three disparate House Republican groups.

WATCH: Hillary Clinton Testifies Before House Select Committee On Benghazi

7:13pm October 22, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before the House Select Committee. You can watch live here.

Eying The Speakership, Paul Ryan Asks For Family Time

6:27pm October 22, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

As a condition for becoming speaker of the House, Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan is asking for work-life balance. NPR reports on what that may mean for the rest of us.

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