Politics

In State of the Union, president calls for three-year spending freeze..

President Obama's State of the Union speech tonight will be a tough sell for millions of Americans struggling with the recession, analysts say.

Obama stresses building foundation for future steps toward his agenda.. One expert says it's better for White House to take its lumps now, before midterm elections..

The former Republican vice presidential nominee will appear regularly as a contributor and one of the hosts of a series on everyday Americans coping with challenges..

An ad featuring Michelle Obama without her permission reignites the struggle over the first family's image..

After 10 years, Tavis Smiley is ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, which spawned best-selling books and his critical stance toward Barack Obama.

The Battle Is On For The 18th Congressional Congress Seat!

The Senate has voted by 60 to 40 to close debate on landmark health care reform legislation backed by U.S. President Barack Obama and fiercely opposed by Republican lawmakers. Now, the divided chamber appears to be heading towards a vote to pass the bill on Thursday, Christmas Eve.

Annise Parker struggled with an aversion to the spotlight, but her election wins show she banished those self-doubts.

Houston Police Chief Harold Hurtt is planning to resign at the end of the year, two days before Mayor-elect Annise Parker takes office.

Supreme Court will hear two appeals regarding messages on government work devices..

The measure, which goes to President Obama for his signature, would succeed a funding plan that expires Friday.