CNN.com - Politics

Obama wants to end Afghan war in 3 years, officials say

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:26:45 EST

President Obama intends to conclude the Afghanistan war and withdraw most U.S. troops within three years, officials say.

Will Obama's war become his Vietnam?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:04:12 EST

As President Obama prepares to announce he's sending more troops to Afghanistan, comparisons to the war in Vietnam are often invoked.

FAQs about the mission in Afghanistan

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:59:19 EST

Here are some frequently asked questions about the mission in Afghanistan.

Senate opens health care debate

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:00:07 EST

The U.S. Senate opened debate Monday on a sweeping bill to overhaul the nation's health care system.

Couple didn't crash W.H. dinner, husband says

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:15:01 EST

Tareq Salahi says he and his wife "did not party-crash" a White House state dinner last week.

Obama ally breaks with him on Afghanistan

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:34:33 EST

Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky was one of President Obama's earliest and most ardent supporters.

First daughters say 'I do'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:36:47 EST

Obama informs top officials of Afghan decision

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:47:47 EST

President Obama has informed several top diplomatic and military officials about his decision regarding new U.S. strategy and troop levels in Afghanistan, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.

Analysts: Obama's Afghanistan speech crucial

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:50:32 EST

U.S. President Barack Obama has waited too long to address the instability in Afghanistan, putting at risk the efforts to stabilize the troubled country, a pair of authors said Monday.

Court to review decision to release detainee photos

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:30:34 EST

The Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to re-examine an ongoing dispute over public release of photos apparently depicting abuse of suspected terrorists and foreign soldiers in U.S. custody.