President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address Tuesday night to press for more government spending, challenge Republicans over Medicare and declare that victims of gun violence "deserve a vote" on a sweeping gun control package.
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Obama Nominates First Openly Gay Federal Appeals Court Judge
President Barack Obama last week nominated Justice Department attorney Todd M. Hughes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit -- who, if approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, would be the first openly gay federal appeals court judge.
Prayers and Policy at the National Prayer Breakfast
While President Obama shied away from policy talk, keynote speaker Ben Carson made his conservative positions known at the annual National Prayer Breakfast.
Obama Administration's Increased Use of Drones Under Scrutiny
The Obama administration's use of drone strikes is under heightened scrutiny after the country learned that the federal government considers it legal to use drones to kill Americans overseas if an informed, high-level official believes the citizen poses an imminent threat.
New Bipartisan Plan Offers Path to Citizenship for 11 Million Illegal Immigrants
A bipartisan group of eight senators on Jan. 28 introduced a set of immigration reform proposals, including a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants already in the country. They hope to pass the legislation as early as late spring.
Obama Planning First Visit to Israel as President
President Obama is planning his first trip to Israel since taking office in 2008. The trip is planned for the spring but the White House has not yet released the date or details about the itinerary.
Life, Liberty and HHS: New Rules, Old Problems
In the ever-changing world of the HHS mandate, all things new are old again.
Obama: Boy Scouts Should Lift Gay Ban
President Barack Obama said in a pre-Super Bowl interview that gays should be allowed in the Boy Scouts of America, .
U.S. Senate Shoots Down Bid to Halt Sales of F-16s, Tanks to Egypt
The U.S. Senate on Thursday defeated an amendment that aimed to prevent the Obama administration from transferring F-16 fighter jets and Abrams tanks to Egypt.
Andy Stanley Explains 'Pastor in Chief' Quote
Last week, Atlanta pastor Andy Stanley preached at President Obama's pre-inaugural church service, during which he said the president should be called "pastor in chief" for his leadership following the Newtown shooting. After Stanley's remarks caused a whirlwind of criticism, he responded in an interview with Christianity Today, saying his comments were taken out of context.
