In the schoolyard of American politics, President Obama is the big, smart kid with all of the test answers who's being bullied by a bunch of Neanderthal ankle-biters from all sides.

A former Marine who fought in Iraq, joined the State Department after leaving the military and was a diplomat in a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan has become the first U.S. official to resign in protest of the Afghan war.....

The U.S. healthcare system is just as wasteful as President Barack Obama says it is, and proposed reforms could be paid for by fixing some of the most obvious inefficiencies, preventing mistakes and fighting fraud, according to a Thomson Reuters report re

Senate Democratic leaders are close to securing enough votes to advance a sweeping healthcare reform backed by President Barack Obama, a top Senate Democrat said adding that it likely would include a national health plan that would allow states

Spc. Stephan Mace was one of 8 who died in Oct.3 battle in Afghanistan. To be laid in Arlington Cemetary. Mom: "It was my responsibility as a mother to bring him home"

A Marine sergeant charged with faking battle injuries to get freebies intended for wounded warriors will plead guilty. Budwah faces eight counts, including making false official statements, malingering, misconduct and larceny.

Flanked by his counterparts from Mexico and Canada, President Obama on Monday reiterated his commitment to pursuing comprehensive immigration reform, despite his packed political agenda and the staunch opposition such an initiative is likely to face.

Here is a guide to the main fight points on health care reform - turning from Capitol Hill to town halls, supporters and critics of the Democrats' legislative proposals. Time to sort fact from fiction!

Not always a somber workaholic, friends say that Sotomayor has a big, engaging New York personality.Sotomayor challenged a judge to a dance off at a friend's wedding. Loves Xmas parties & salsa dancing!

Lawmakers on both sides of the U.S. Capitol struggled to reach a healthcare deal on Tuesday, with Senate Democrats near agreement with three Republicans on a plan that would not include a government-run insurance option backed by President Barack Obama.