Bob Livingston, a successful D.C. lobbyist who served in Congress under then-Speaker Newt Gingrich and is one of the biggest boosters of his presidential campaign, said he and Mr. Gingrich have grown since their days in the House, when both of them were accused of marital infidelity. Published December 7, 2011
Newt Gingrich is surging in the presidential polls, but his campaign organization has not caught up — making it possible he'll miss Wednesday's deadline to file enough signatures to even appear on Ohio's primary ballot. Published December 6, 2011
The White House said Friday it was standing firm on President Obama's threat to veto a sweeping defense policy bill approved by the Senate over language dealing with the treatment and prosecution of terrorism suspects. Published December 2, 2011
In a rare display of bipartisan solidarity, President Obama joined with former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday to push for more support for fighting HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and around the world. Published December 1, 2011
President Obama on Wednesday issued an urgent appeal to Congress to pass an extension of a cut in the payroll-tax when it comes for a vote in the Senate late this week or face the consequences of “a massive blow to the economy.” Published November 30, 2011
With just a month to go to complete a full U.S. troop pullout from Iraq, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. sat down with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad on Wednesday to help forge a new relationship between the two countries. Published November 30, 2011
The White House said U.S. taxpayers should not bear the burden of helping stabilize Europe's economy as President Obama and European leaders met Monday afternoon amid deepening concerns over the future of the euro. Published November 28, 2011
One day after the deficit super committee conceded failure and left Washington for Thanksgiving without reaching a deal, President Obama thrust himself into GOP primary territory, urging Republicans in Congress to expand the payroll tax extension when they return from their break and back off their no new tax increases pledge. Published November 22, 2011
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta commutes home to Monterey, Calif., nearly every weekend on a government jet and reimburses just a fraction of the cost to taxpayers — an arrangement that is coming under scrutiny during Washington's tough budget times. Published November 21, 2011
President Obama's senior advisers are recommending he veto a massive defense-policy bill over language governing the treatment and prosecution of terrorism suspects. Published November 17, 2011
As part of a push to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, the Obama administration Wednesday unveiled new fuel efficiency standards for cars, SUVs and pickups that will nearly double the required vehicle miles per gallon by 2025. Published November 16, 2011
The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee broke with President Obama Tuesday and struck a deal with Republicans on the contentious issue of handling and prosecuting terrorism-suspect detainees, clearing the way for the defense-policy bill to be voted on next week. Published November 15, 2011
President Obama observed Veterans Day by laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Published November 11, 2011
President Obama dropped by unannounced at a White House African-American policy conference Wednesday, telling the crowd that “better days lie ahead.” Published November 9, 2011
President Obama wants the federal government to do some belt-tightening during tough economic times. On Tuesday he signed an executive order directing agencies to cut back on everything from travel to cellphones, printing, and even promotional or commemorative items such as T-shirts, plaques and mugs. Published November 9, 2011
President Obama unveiled the latest installment of his "we can't wait" campaign against Congress Tuesday, this time issuing new rules governing the early childhood education program Head Start. Published November 8, 2011
