President Obama: Mourner-in-Chief

By George E. Condon Jr.

First Hurdle Cleared in Immigration, Bigger Ones Remain

The first step in passing major immigration legislation went pretty smoothly, all things considered.

By Fawn Johnson

As Weiner Launches Mayoral Campaign, Poll Shows Him in 2nd Place

Christine Quinn still leads Anthony Weiner, a new poll shows. But as Quinn's standing slips, the race is wide open.

By Steven Shepard

Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting for Public Opinion to Turn Against Obama

The president has a base of loyalists that won't quit and, at least for now, there's no evidence he was involved in any scandals. By Jill Lawrence

Which Is More Corrupt: Afghanistan or America?

Karzai cash payments highlight a growing friction as Afghans blame NATO for their poor reputation. By Michael Hirsh

Why Oklahoma's Two Republican Senators Are Leery of Unfunded Tornado Relief

Oklahoma voters aren't likely to be upset about their senators' fiscal conservatism. By Michael Catalini

Obama Pushes to Accommodate, Not Protect, Freedom of the Press

In a broad national security context, Obama is only willing to accommodate the need for information. By Major Garrett

Republicans Are Watching Their Rhetoric on Obama Scandals

It's more likely to hear Nixon comparisons from Bob Woodward or Bob Schieffer than GOP leaders. By Michael Catalini

How, Exactly, Did Apple Shelter $44B From Being Taxed?

It's simple: Funnel your foreign profits through an umbrella company in a low-tax country. By Niraj Chokshi

Disaster Assistance, Weather Detection Spending Cut in Sequestration

As disaster personnel and volunteers comb through the havoc left by the tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma on Sunday and Monday, they are... By Matt Vasilogambros

Keystone XL: More Than a Pipeline

The House on Wednesday is scheduled to vote on—and probably pass—legislation that would approve the pipeline and limit legal challenges. By Amy Harder and Joey Carolino

Republicans’ Hatred of Obama Blinds Them to Public Disinterest in Scandals

Red-faced Republicans, circling and preparing to pounce on a second-term Democratic president they loathe, do not respect, and certainly do not... By Charlie Cook