Immigration Activists Chain Themselves to White House Gates
Eight undocumented immigrants chained themselves to White House gates Wednesday to protest deportations of immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally but were hoping to be legalized
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Thompson Dropping Out of NYC Mayoral Primary
Update: 11:38 a.m.
Bill Thompson, the runner-up in last week’s Democratic primaries for New York City mayor, conceded defeat Monday and endorsed Democratic front-runner Bill de Blasio.
Thompson announced his decision at …
Bloomberg Won’t Endorse in NYC Mayoral Race
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday on local radio that he will not endorse a candidate in the city’s general election in November.
White House Chooses New Economic Adviser
President Barack Obama selected Jeffrey Zients, a former private equity chief and White House aid, to replace Gene Sperling as head of the White House National Economic Council, the New York Times reports.
McCain Withholds Support on New Syria Resolution
The President’s courtship will continue
Hill Leaders Back Obama on Syria
Support from top House Republicans leaves the president in stronger political position
Justice Ginsburg Will Officiate Gay Wedding
The liberal judge becomes the first member of the Supreme Court to conduct a same-sex marriage ceremony
Meet the Woman Behind the Texas Abortion Filibuster
The story of State Senator Wendy Davis’ breakout performance on the national stage.