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How Pentagon budget cuts will reshape the ArmyThe Army has been seen as one of the big losers in the Pentagon budget cuts released Thursday. But Army officials say now is the perfect time for the force to recast itself.
Obama outlines plan to cut college costs. Could it backfire on students?President Obama Friday made a set of bold proposals tying federal aid to colleges tuition costs. Most of Obama’s ideas would require approval from Congress – difficult to do in a polarized Washington.
Did Gov. Jan Brewer pick a fight with President Obama to sell books?After her finger-wagging tiff with Mr. Obama on Wednesday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has seen sales of her book soar to No. 8 on Amazon's bestseller list. Pure happenstance ... probably.
Obama puts colleges on notice: Lower tuition or face reduced fundingThe election year proposal was also a political appeal to young people and working families, two important voting blocs for Obama.
'Barefoot Bandit' to be sentenced in federal court FridayColton Harris-Moore, otherwise known as the 'Barefoot Bandit,' is scheduled to receive his sentence in US federal court in Seattle on Friday.
A confident Romney zings Gingrich in Republican debate No. 19MItt Romney was ready to answer questions about his wealth and to rebut rival Newt Gingrich during Thursday's Republican debate, the last before the Florida primary on Tuesday.
Drive-by jihadi pleads guilty to shooting at PentagonThe Virginia resident, who videotaped one of his drive-by attacks on the Pentagon, fired at other buildings and planned to desecrate graves of Iraq and Afghanistan war dead at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Baltimore man tricked by FBI pleads guilty to trying to bomb recruiting site
Antonio Martinez, who attempted to detonate a car bomb at a Maryland recruiting station as an act of holy war against the United States, did not know the bomb was inert.
Pentagon budget: top 3 winners and losers In Pentagon parlance, the word “cut” is a relative term. The Defense Department’s base budget decreases from $553 billion this year to $525 billion in 2013, but it rebounds steadily to $567 billion in 2017. With this in mind, here are the top three winners and losers:
Mitt Romney, the first Mexican-American president?With a father who was born in Mexico and a son who lived in Chile and is fluent in Spanish, Mitt Romney has a compelling story to tell to Latino voters, some experts say.
Is moon base really the 'weirdest' Newt Gingrich idea? Maybe not.Newt Gingrich once wrote a bill that proposed to clarify when a moon base could apply for statehood. He admitted the bill was a bit odd Wednesday. But it might now prove to be a stroke of brilliance.
Jan Brewer vs. Obama: Can you respect the presidency but insult the president?Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer wagged her finger at President Obama. NHL player Tim Thomas boycotted a White House ceremony. Is the country 'losing basic courtesy and grace'?
Deep-water oil drilling: why Obama is OK with angering left and rightNeither the oil industry nor environmentalists are pleased with President Obama's new deep-water oil drilling plan. But in an election year, that might be a safe position politically.
Florida debate: Where's the love? Newt Gingrich hopes audience shows it.Newt Gingrich, who is hoping to regain his momentum Thursday night, suggests the silent crowd at the first GOP Florida debate rattled him. Applause is allowed in Jacksonville, CNN says.
Joe Paterno: Nike's Phil Knight defends Penn State coach at memorialNike chairman Phil Knight got a standing ovation for his remarks at Joe Paterno's memorial service. A crowd of 12,000 attended the service at Penn State University.
Iran offers nuclear talks. Why the West may prefer to wait.While the West is insisting Iran demonstrate its seriousness this time, experts do expect a new round of nuclear talks. Some say starting them too soon could send the wrong message.
Five shifts among college freshmen: For one, they're more studious A survey of college freshmen reports an uptick in study time and a bit less partying. Here's a look at ways first-time freshmen depart from previous freshman classes.
Conservatives turn on Newt Gingrich, compare him to Bill ClintonA growing number of critics on the right are casting aspersions on the conservative credentials of Newt Gingrich, saying that he, like Bill Clinton, is a '1960s-generation self-promoter.' Gingrich dismisses the claims as the sour grapes of Republican elites.
Monitor BreakfastCarl Levin: Mitt Romney criticism of Obama defense budget not factualIn recent Republican presidential primary debates, Mitt Romney has blasted President Obama's plan to trim defense spending. Senator Carl Levin says his criticism is just politics.
Did Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer disrespect President Obama?Governor Jan Brewer was waiting at the bottom of the steps when President Obama alighted from Air Force One Wednesday. The two could be seen talking over each other at times.
