Cash-strapped Postal Service faces big upkeep bill
The U.S. Postal Service could face $1.4 billion in repair work if it hopes to keep its facilities safely operating, according to a report released this week.
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Rep. Michael Grimm: Terrorists win if Americans avoid Sochi Olympics
Rep. Michael Grimm, New York Republican, said Americans should not change their plans to attend the Sochi Olympics despite security threats, because doing so would be a victory for the terrorists.
Obama's job approval rating drops during fifth year in office, poll shows
President Obama's job approval rating for his fifth year, which included the troubled roll-out of his signature health care law and a 16-day government shutdown, is more than 2 points lower than his 2012 rating, a Gallup poll released Tuesday said.
Obamacare mandate wipes out popular Georgetown lunch buffet: report
The new health care law has claimed a new victim in the nation's capital — a popular Friday lunch buffet in Georgetown.
Nevada lawmaker: 'Don't know that this is the year' to attend Olympics
Another lawmaker joined the growing chorus of those who are questioning the safety of Americans attending the Olympics next month in Sochi, Russia.
Nanny to the news? Former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg goes back to journalism
Even a billionaire ex-mayor of major city must do something to keep busy when the bustle is over - teach, speak, create a new foundation, take a long vacation. That's not what former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has in mind, however.
Republicans more satisfied with income distribution than Democrats, poll shows
Republicans are more satisfied than Democrats with the income and wealth distribution in the U.S. today, said a Gallup poll released Monday.
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper's personal statements on new surveillance guidelines
"As intelligence professionals, we have historically preferred to avoid the spotlight, but we know that for the foreseeable future, the public will remain focused on what we do and how we do it. To build on and maintain the trust of the American people and our international partners, we must embrace the President's call for transparency."
NYC voters say Bloomberg era was a success: poll
New York City voters by a 64-24 percent margin say Michael Bloomberg's 12 years as mayor were "mainly a success, according to a new poll.
Obama takes shots at Russia, China in NSA speech
In announcing changes to U.S. surveillance and data-collection efforts, President Obama on Friday also took some pointed shots at Russia and China, saying a public debate over government spying never would take place in those countries.
Michelle Obama touts new AARP card on milestone birthday
First lady Michelle Obama took her 50th birthday in stride Friday, smiling for a photo with her new AARP card.
New Jersey 'Bridgegate' investigation shoots to the top of the Port Authority
The investigation into "Bridgegate" shot to the top of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday through a subpoena to Executive Director Patrick Foye, as lawmakers dig in for an extensive review of why Gov. Chris Christie's subordinates ordered lane closures near the George Washington Bridge.
Obamacare lawsuit losers say D.C. Circuit needs to hear their appeal now
Plaintiffs on the losing side of a judge's decision this week to let subsidies flow to all eligible Obamacare enrollees — no matter where they live — say they want an appeals court to hear them out by March.
Surgeon general scare: Millions of kids will die from smoking
One out of every 13 American children alive today will die prematurely from smoking-related diseases if smoking rates to not drop, according to report by the surgeon general.
Obama offers shout-out to atheists on Religious Freedom Day
For the first time, President Obama included atheists in his annual observance of Religious Freedom Day.
Obama gives Britain's Cameron sneak peek of surveillance reforms
The two leaders spoke on the phone Thursday afternoon, with the White House saying that Mr. Obama "updated the prime minister on the ongoing U.S. signals intelligence review and both leaders noted the intensive dialogue that the United States and United Kingdom have had on these issues, at all levels."
Groups to sue over Crossroads campaign finance ruling
Two watchdog groups say they plan to sue the Federal Election Commission over its decision to dismiss a complaint against GOP strategist Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS.
Reid backtracks over debt deadline
Hours after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that raising the debt ceiling was "not urgent" and could be put off until May, his spokesman clarified that the Nevada Democrat supports addressing the debt limit as soon as possible.
Biden burns rubber in driveway, laments road restrictions
Like a frustrated teenager who's not allowed to drive, Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Thursday he owns a sports car that he can only rev up in his driveway.
President Obama's proclamation for 'Religious Freedom Day' recognizes atheists and agnostics
"Today, America embraces people of all faiths and of no faith. We are Christians and Jews, Muslims and Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, atheists and agnostics. Our religious diversity enriches our cultural fabric and reminds us that what binds us as one is not the tenets of our faiths, the colors of our skin, or the origins of our names."
