Tag: Nation

Sen. Graham not backing down on Benghazi demands

Washington Examiner · November 11, 2013 2:54 am

Obama ‘deeply saddened’ by Philippines devastation

Washington Examiner · November 10, 2013 9:33 pm

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2012, file photo, Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Booker, the Democratic former mayor of Newark, N.J., came into Congress as the rare freshman senator with celebrity status; even Oprah Winfrey calls herself a fan. During his first week in the Senate, Booker has tried to balance immersing himself in his new job and standing out from his 99 colleagues. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Booker goes to Washington a celebrity and senator

Katie Zezima · November 10, 2013 8:12 pm

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pauses during a press conference at the end of the Iranian nuclear talks in Geneva, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. Nuclear talks with Iran have failed to reach agreement, but Kerry said differences between Tehran and six world powers made "significant progress." (AP Photo/Jason Reed, Pool)

Wary Congress eyes fresh sanctions against Iran

Washington Examiner · November 10, 2013 6:18 pm

Health law’s troubles give GOP a much-needed boost

Charles Babington · November 10, 2013 1:02 pm

New York, Philadelphia, a few other localities and the state of California already have banned trans fat from restaurant food. (AP File)

Trans fat doesn’t stir much ‘nanny state’ debate

Connie Cass · November 10, 2013 5:00 am

President Barack Obama speaks at the Port of New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in New Orleans. Obama traveled to the Gulf Coast region to make a case that more exports equal more jobs. After New Orleans he will go to Miami area for three Democratic fundraisers. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The shutdown’s surprise effect on jobs numbers

Jim Kuhnhenn · November 9, 2013 4:38 pm

Legal blog seeks recognition from high court

Mark Sherman · November 9, 2013 3:05 pm

President Barack Obama waves as he arrives at Miami International Airport, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in Miami. President Obama will be participating in fund raising events during his visit to Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Obama: US must have veterans’ backs

Washington Examiner · November 9, 2013 11:04 am

President Barack Obama speaks about the economy, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at the Port of New Orleans. The president says he'll do everything he can to help people coping with health insurance cancellations, but legally and practically his options appear limited. That means the latest political problem engulfing Obama's health care overhaul is unlikely to be resolved quickly, cleanly or completely. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Few options for Obama to fix cancellations problem

Ricardo AlonsoZaldivar · November 9, 2013 9:06 am

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, right, thanks Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, after Sebelius announced easier access to mental health care during the 29th annual mental health policy symposium at the Carter Center on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

New rule demands parity for mental health coverage

Kevin Freking · November 9, 2013 8:59 am

Probe: Police unit ordered away from DC rampage

Eric Tucker · November 9, 2013 1:55 am