Headlines
Obama Taps Hagel for Defense, Girds for Fight
Obama Nomination of Republican Former Senator Stirs Bipartisan Opposition
Rand Paul's Son Arrested at NC Airport
The 19-year-old son of Senator Rand Paul was arrested Saturday morning.
Blogs
Obama Will Nominate Chuck Hagel as Next Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama will nominate former senator Chuck Hagel to be his next Secretary of Defense. Senior...
McConnell Says 'Tax Issue Is Finished'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. R-Ky., Sunday said he will not accept any new revenue in future deals with...
Afghanistan US Troop Exit May Be Rapid
At first the military hoped there might be as many as 20,000 U.S. troops left behind after combat operations in Afghanistan...
Court Returns With Gay Marriage
The Supreme Court is poised to take the bench today and begin the second half of a term laced with hot button issues such as...
The Note's Must-Reads for Monday, January 7, 2013
The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers....
Obama's Vacation by the Numbers
HONOLULU – President Obama departed Hawaii this morning for Washington, after spending NINE days vacationing with family and...
Sunday Sound: Heard on the 'This Week' Roundtable
POWERHOUSE ROUNDTABLE Will says fiscal cliff deal will be remembered as the start of the decline of liberalism WILL: In this...
Heitkamp: Gun Proposals 'Way in Extreme'
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D told me this morning on “This Week” that while all options should be on the table to address gun...
Videos
Watch: Sen. Chuck Hagel's Defense Nomination Draws Criticism
President Obama will nominate former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense.
Watch: Congress Makes President Obama's Reelection Official
Vice President Joe Biden announces results of Electoral College count.
Watch: House Approves $9.7 Billion Sandy Relief Package
Money will cover flood insurance claims for home and business owners affected by the storm.
Watch: John Boehner: Tickle Monster
House Speaker tickles Rep. Sean Duffy's daughter at swearing in.
