Political News

Kerry: Diplomatic Missions Dangerous Well Before Benghazi
Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Kerry: Diplomatic Missions Dangerous Well Before Benghazi

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses the Foreign Service Institute regarding security overseas on Monday. Watch »

May 20, 2013
House Votes to Repeal Health Care Law for 37th Time

House Votes to Repeal Health Care Law for 37th Time

Thirty-seventh time's a charm? Not quite, at least not for Republicans in the House who want the 2010... Read »

May 16, 2013
O'Malley Signs Sweeping Gun Control Bill

O'Malley Signs Sweeping Gun Control Bill

Maryland now has some of the toughest gun restrictions in the country. Watch »

May 16, 2013
WATCH: Obama Speaks on IRS Scandal

WATCH: Obama Speaks on IRS Scandal

President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal. Read »

May 15, 2013
White House Pushes Media Shield Law After AP Subpoena

White House Pushes Media Shield Law After AP Subpoena

A media shield law is again being pushed in the Senate, thanks to outrage from press freedom advocates at the Justic... Read »

May 15, 2013
Notebook: Cops Who Park Illegally

Notebook: Cops Who Park Illegally

You’ll see them in evening and morning rush-hour lanes, in the bus stops, in the crosswalks, on the sidewalks, in “n... Read »

May 15, 2013
New Controversies Threaten Obama's 2nd-Term Agenda

New Controversies Threaten Obama's 2nd-Term Agenda

Benghazi talking points, the Associated Press' phone records and now the IRS scandal — that spate of... Read »

May 15, 2013
Killer Windmills: Wind Energy Leaves Trail of Dead Eagles

Killer Windmills: Wind Energy Leaves Trail of Dead Eagles

Spinning wind turbines are killing thousands of federally protected birds, including eagles, each Watch »

May 14, 2013
McDonnell Says Tsarnaev Has Right to Be Buried in Va.

McDonnell Says Tsarnaev Has Right to Be Buried in Va.

The governor told reporters Monday that while it wouldn't have been his choice for the body to be buried in... Read »

May 14, 2013
5 Questions on IRS' Targeting of Tea Party Groups

5 Questions on IRS' Targeting of Tea Party Groups

Yet more of Washington was balking at the behavior of the Internal Revenue Service on Monday with the news that the... Watch »

May 14, 2013
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells to Launch Mayoral Bid

D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells to Launch Mayoral Bid

D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells is set to formally kick off his campaign for mayor. Read »

May 14, 2013
Obama: Focus on Benghazi Talking Points a

Obama: Focus on Benghazi Talking Points a "Sideshow"

President Barack Obama blasted critics' scrutiny of his administration's immediate response to the attacks on... Watch »

May 13, 2013
Rand Paul Challenges Hillary Clinton in Key Iowa Speech

Rand Paul Challenges Hillary Clinton in Key Iowa Speech

Sen. Rand Paul delivered critical words about the Obama administration and Secretary of State Hillary... Read »

May 11, 2013
Obama: Don't Be

Obama: Don't Be "Bamboozled" by Health Law Critics

The president pitched his healthcare plan to moms nationwide by focusing on the law's specific benefits for women. Read »

May 10, 2013

"Warrior Games" Offer Rehabilitation and Recovery

The Colorado Springs competition gives military athletes who've suffered injuries or illness the chance to... Watch »

May 10, 2013
Morning Read: Cuccinelli Tax Plan Calls For $1.4 Billion In Tax Cuts

Morning Read: Cuccinelli Tax Plan Calls For $1.4 Billion In Tax Cuts

The plan would reduce the personal income tax from 5.75 percent to 5 percent and the corporate tax rate from... Read »

May 8, 2013
Sanford Wins House Seat in Comeback from Scandal

Sanford Wins House Seat in Comeback from Scandal

Mark Sanford's political comeback is now a reality, his campaign premised on second chances vindicated. Watch »

May 8, 2013
AM Read: Labor Dept. Investigating Bikeshare

AM Read: Labor Dept. Investigating Bikeshare

The Labor Department is investigating Capital Bikeshare after a former employee alleged that the... Read »

May 7, 2013
Municipal Elections Start Today in Pr. George's

Municipal Elections Start Today in Pr. George's

It’s election season in Prince George’s County. On May 6, 7 and 14, over a dozen municipalities go to the Read »

May 6, 2013
Rhode Island Legalizes Gay Marriage

Rhode Island Legalizes Gay Marriage

Rhode Island legalized gay marriage on Thursday, bringing the number of states recognizing gay couples'... Read »

May 2, 2013
FROM NBC POLITICS
Celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
NBC4 is celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read more
Follow Us
Sign up to receive news and updates that matter to you.
Send Us Your Story Tips
Check Out