WASHINGTON -- This week's big debt deal has left progressives despairing over a disconnect between Washington and the rest of the country that they say has possibly never been wider. Their concern arises from the fact that while the country suffers fro… more »

WASHINGTON -- While some have asserted that the debt limit might be unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment, and therefore President Obama does not need congressional approval to raise it, Republicans have been quick to express skepticism over the idea… more »

By LIZ SIDOTI, AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama formally launched his re-election campaign Monday, urging grass-roots supporters central to his first White House run to mobilize again to protect the change he's brought o… more »

 By ROBERT PEAR Published: December 25, 2010 WASHINGTON — When a proposal to encourage end-of-life planning touched off a political storm over “death panels,” Democrats dropped it from legislation to overhaul the health care… more »

A Chinese military training ship at a dock in Sydney, Australia, in September. China has tried to increase ties to the region.NY Times By Michael Wines BEIJING — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met his Chinese counterpart, Liang Guanglie, in Vietna… more »