Kellan Howell

Rohrabacher says Obama was ‘AWOL’ in efforts to free Tahmooressi: ‘A slap in the face’ to veterans

A group of politicians' efforts to secure the release of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi from a Mexican jail paid off Friday night. California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher says President Obama was "AWOL" throughout the process.

Andrew Tahmooressi back on American soil after months in Mexican jail

Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi returned back to the U.S. Friday night after spending nearly eight months in a Mexican jail. A judge ordered his immediate release.

Scott Brown gets apology after debate moderator incorrectly challenges him

A New Hampshire Senate debate moderator apologized to Republican candidate Scott Brown on Thursday for incorrectly disputing him on state geography.

Unions shun national Democrats, shift campaign cash to state, local races

Big labor is using its checkbook this election to express its frustrations with gridlock in Washington and President Obama's inability to pass important labor legislation.

Archaic Senate still manually files campaign finance reports

With the midterm elections quickly approaching, third-quarter campaign finance reports for Senate candidates are still unavailable for public viewing because, unlike other federal candidates, the Senate still opts to file their reports on paper.

Duck Dynasty star Jep Robertson hospitalized after suffering seizure on deer-hunting trip

Duck Dynasty star Jep Robertson was rushed to the hospital after suffering a seizure during a deer hunting trip this week.

Putin blasts U.S. in speech ‘reminiscent of the Cold War’: ‘The bear … will not surrender’

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the U.S. for the crisis in Ukraine and radical Islamic terrorism and claimed there is "no true democracy" in America during a speech on Friday.

Father and son cops die in line of duty on the same day — 26 years apart

A police deputy in California was killed on Friday in the line of duty. In a macabre twist, his father, also an officer, died on the same day 26 years apart.

Michael Brown family brawls in parking lot over merchandise peddling

Family members of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., recently fought in a parking lot over merchandise related to his death.

Illegal voting by non-citizens may be giving Democrats wins in close races: study

A new study shows that percentage of non-American citizens who illegally voted in close races in recent years may have garnered the Democratic Party victories.

Hillary Clinton: ‘Don’t let anybody tell you it’s corporations and businesses that create jobs’

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told audience members at a campaign rally Friday night not to listen to anybody who says "businesses create jobs."

Udall gaffes during Michelle Obama introduction: ‘We judge people by the content of their color’

Sen. Mark Udall, Colorado Democrat, botched a famous Martin Luther King Jr. quote on Thursday while introducing First Lady Michelle Obama at a campaign rally.

U.S. lets $3.6M TV trucks sit unused in Afghanistan: IG

The United States' top watchdog for federal spending in Afghanistan on Friday called for Secretary of State John F. Kerry to reconsider a contract for three television trucks that have been left to collect dust in Kabul at a cost of $3.6 million to taxpayers.

Over 15,000 ‘Fast and Furious’ records withheld under Obama executive privilege

President Obama is claiming executive privilege to withhold over 15,000 documents detailing the "Operation Fast and Furious" gun-walking scandal, including email conversations between Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and his wife.

Group of 50 watchdog organizations pen letter to Obama for transparency reforms

A coalition of 50 watchdog and civil liberties groups sent a letter Thursday to President Obama urging him to follow through on his promise to head the most transparent administration ever by reforming disclosure policies at federal agencies.

Watchdog sues EPA over industry role in fuels rule

Tom Steyer gives $55M to environmental groups

Tom Steyer, billionaire hedge-funder and former Obama bundler, has now become the biggest super PAC contributor of 2014, with a recent donation of $15 million to his own super PAC, NextGen Climate Action Committee.

Obamacare ‘bronze’ plan premiums expected to jump 14% in 2015

Obamacare "bronze" plan owners may be in for a shock next year. Investors predict the cheapest healthcare offering under the Affordable Care Act could jump nearly 14 percent in price.

Key U.S. airports seeking Ebola screeners for $19 per hour

A government contractor is offering $19 per hour to individuals who are willing to become Ebola screeners at John F. Kennedy international airport.

Obama: Ebola travel ban on West Africa could ‘make the situation worse’

President Obama said Saturday that a travel ban on Ebola-ridden countries in West Africa could make the crisis worse, and urged Americans not to panic over the outbreak.