Chicago Mayor Daley Says Won't Run For Re-Election


Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced on Tuesday he would not run for re-election.

Republican Leader Urges 2-Year Freeze On Tax Rates


U.S. House of Representatives Republican leader John Boehner called on Wednesday for a two-year freeze on all current U.S. tax rates.

Special Report: The Tea Party Goes To School


Some Tea Partiers admit mistakes were made. Others are quick to describe the movement's recent efforts in the political arena as not quite ready for prime time.

Obama Getting Fewer Judges Confirmed Than Nixon


A stall campaign has sidetracked so many of the nominations by President Obama for judgeships that he has put fewer people on the bench than any president since Nixon.

China Seeks To Avoid Shouting Matches With U.S.


China wants to quell tensions with the United States through quiet talk, not shouting matches.

Warren Schedule Change Stirs Talk On Consumer Job


Elizabeth Warren has fueled speculation the White House might soon nominate her to head the newly created consumer financial agency.

White House: No Second Stimulus Being Considered


The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered.

Tea Party Promises To Be A Force In November


With another win in a Senate Republican primary, this time in Alaska, the conservative Tea Party movement showed it is more than a political fad.

Judge Rules Against U.S. Government On Oil Drilling


A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the government's request to dismiss an industry lawsuit challenging its deepwater oil and gas drilling moratorium.

NY Mayor Denies Talk He Might Be Washington-Bound


New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday shot down speculation he might succeed Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

Tea Party Promises To Be A Force In November


With another win in a Senate Republican primary, this time in Alaska, the conservative Tea Party movement showed it is more than a political fad.

Gates: Military In Final Phase Of Iraq Mission


Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday that U.S. forces were in the final phase of the war in Iraq after ending combat missions.

Alaska Sen Murkowski Upset By Tea Party-Backed Rival


Senator Lisa Murkowski dropped out of the Republican Senate primary in Alaska on Tuesday.

Israel Hints Jerusalem Compromise In Peace Talks


Israel's defense minister said on Wednesday the Jewish state would be willing to hand over parts of Jerusalem in peace talks with the Palestinians.

U.S. Proposes Grading Cars On Emissions, Efficiency


Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration.
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