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Obama vows renewed ties with Asia

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:11:52 EST

President Obama said in Tokyo Saturday that all Americans should know that what happens in Asia directly affects "our lives at home."

Wooing moderate Nelson may be a tough task for Senate Dems

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:12:37 EST

Sen. Ben Nelson has spoken out against the costs of health care plans being discussed. Can the Democratic leadership sway the Nebraska Democrat?

Health care bill's future in moderate Dems' hands?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:38:39 EST

A handful of moderate Democrats may play a key role in whether Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's health care bill is debated in the Senate next week.

9/11 mastermind to face U.S. justice

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:01:53 EST

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others will be tried in federal court in New York.

Aide: Hutchison to keep seat, run for governor

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:40:37 EST

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who had said she would resign her seat to run for governor of Texas, plans to announce Saturday she will remain in the Senate as she seeks the Republican Party's gubernatorial nomination, a Hutchison aide tells CNN.

Louisiana ex-congressman gets 13 years in prison

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:36:04 EST

Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court Friday for his conviction last summer on 11 counts of corruption.

Congressional critics rip terrorism trials decision

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:06:27 EST

Several members of Congress ripped Attorney General Eric Holder's decision Friday to try five suspected 9/11 terrorists in civilian court.

Gitmo dispute pushes out top WH lawyer

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:53:10 EST

White House Counsel Greg Craig will reportedly be replaced in favor of veteran Democratic lawyer Bob Bauer.

Can Obama count on Karzai?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:31:11 EST

Before President Obama releases his strategy for Afghanistan, he should think twice about fully re-embracing Hamid Karzai.

Obama strays into abortion crossfire

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:00 EST

U.S. President Barack Obama probably never intended to do it, but his push for healthcare reform has reopened debate on one of America's most polarizing issues -- abortion.