Tag: Nation

Lawmakers push to approve unified veterans’ bill

Matthew Daly · June 12, 2014 7:24 am

Following his defeat in the Virginia primary Tuesday, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., tells reporters he intends to resign his leadership post at the end of July, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Cantor lost to tea party challenger David Brat, who campaigned in opposition of loosening immigration laws. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

For White House, little joy in Cantor’s defeat

Julie Pace · June 12, 2014 7:07 am

National Security

US eyes new aid to Iraq to curb insurgent march

Lara Jakes · June 12, 2014 5:11 am

The Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, Monday, June 9, 2014. The House of Representatives returns from the Memorial Day break and joins the Senate for a three-week session before the Independence Day recess. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

In US, political split outgrows the voting booth

Jennifer Agiesta · June 12, 2014 5:02 am

Biden: US willing to help return Turkish diplomats

Biden: US willing to help return Turkish diplomats

Washington Examiner · June 12, 2014 12:26 am

Biden: US supports Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Biden: US supports Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Washington Examiner · June 12, 2014 12:06 am

Vietnam veteran Gene Stoesser, right, talks with Veterans Crisis Command Center volunteer Chuck Lewis, left, while he waits for an appointment Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at American Legion Post 1 in Phoenix. Stoesser was told on May 2, 2014, that he needs heart surgery. The American Legion has set up a crisis center in Phoenix to help veterans get medical care in a first-of-its-kind event in the American Legion's nearly 100-year history.(AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Mark Henle) MESA OUT MARICOPA COUNTY OUT MAGS OUT NO SALES

Senate backs bill to improve health care for vets

Matthew Daly · June 11, 2014 11:29 pm

Former Blackwater Worldwide guard Nicholas Slatten enters a taxi cab as he leaves federal court in Washington, Wednesday, June 11, 2014, after the start of his first-degree murder trial. Slatten and three other Blackwater Worldwide guards are on trial for the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians and the wounding of 18 others in bloodshed that inflamed anti-American sentiment around the globe. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Blackwater guards face trial in Iraq shootings

Pete Yost · June 11, 2014 10:40 pm

Rebecca Jasen, of Amherst, N.Y., attends a Tumblr forum where President Barack Obama answered questions from the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate Republicans block student loan bill

Erica Werner · June 11, 2014 10:19 pm

President Barack Obama, flanked by class Valedictorian Naomi Desilets, left, and student body President Reginald Sarpong,stands on stage prior to delivering the commencement address for Worcester Technical High School, Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in Worcester, Mass. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama holds up technical school as model for US

Jim Kuhnhenn · June 11, 2014 10:07 pm

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 11, 2014, before the House Armed Services Committee. Hagel faced angry lawmakers becoming the first Obama administration official to testify publicly about the controversial prisoner swap with the Taliban. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

In Hill testimony, Hagel defends Bergdahl trade

LOLITA C. BALDORBRADLEY KLAPPER · June 11, 2014 9:33 pm

Barbra Streisand visits Hill for heart disease

Barbra Streisand visits Hill for heart disease

Connor Radnovich · June 11, 2014 9:12 pm