Jeremy White

President Barack Obama has opened a slim lead over Mitt Romney in three battleground states, according to a new series of NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll.

Sep 14, 2012

A judge backs plaintiffs who said the National Defense Authorization Act of 2011 could lead to their being indefinitely detained, dealing a blow to the Obama administration.

Sep 13, 2012

Even as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney defends his criticism of how President Obama handled the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, other Republicans echoed Romney by saying Obama's policies are partly to blame.

Sep 13, 2012

In Florida, voters who were struck from the rolls as part of a controversial purge are set to be reinstated; in Pennsylvania, a battle over a new law requiring photo identification at the polls reaches the highest court.

Sep 13, 2012

A banker who went to prison for helping clients avoid taxes, cheating the U.S. government of revenue, is now out free and very, very rich, thanks to his helpfighting the tax evasion he previously assisted in.

Sep 11, 2012

Obama has carefully avoided getting involved, but his education reform agenda has supported some of the very things Chicago teachers are striking against.

Sep 11, 2012

Perennial battleground states Ohio and Florida top the list of where the Obama and Romney campaigns are spending, and that is not unexpected. Pennsylvania, though, is very far from the top -- and that is a big surprise.

Sep 11, 2012

President Obama's repeal of the policy that barred gays and lesbians from openly serving in the U.S. military has not had any measurable negative repercussions, according to a comprehensive new survey.

Sep 10, 2012

By embracing the free market as a great leveler, Romney backs a plan that looks similar to the system before the Affordable Care Act.

Sep 10, 2012

Authorities deported a record number of immigrants in 2011, underscoring the delicate balance President Obama has attempted to strike on immigration.

Sep 10, 2012

With both nominating conventions over, the release on Friday of a lackluster August jobs report underscores the dynamic underpinning a week's worth of lofty speechifying: this is either man's race.

Sep 07, 2012

The speech was curiously lacking in specifics about Obama's record to date, sticking instead to a vague framework for a potential second term. Here are a few of the things the president left out.

Sep 07, 2012

A federal judge is allowing the most criticized piece of Arizona's tough immigration law to proceed, ushering in a new era of immigration enforcement in the state.

Sep 06, 2012

The iconic Democrat delivered a rousing, forceful speech in Charlotte on Wednesday night, energizing the crowd as he extolled President Obama's accomplishments and repudiated the Republican platform. Here are a few of the salient points:

Sep 06, 2012

The Democratic Party's quadrennial nominating party is underway, and the days preceding President Obama's climactic acceptance speech are crammed with party luminaries and promising up-and-comers. After First Lady Michelle brought down the house on Tuesday night, here's a list of what lies ahead:

Sep 05, 2012

Secretary of State Hilary Clinton has said that she plans to relinquish her post soon, a potential second term for President Obama notwithstanding. That leaves an opening for Kerry, who will be speaking at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.

Sep 05, 2012

Almost 50 million Americans, about one in six, used food stamps in June. Republicans who say President Obama has led more Americans to rely on government help may find the bad news helps them.

Sep 04, 2012

The fact that the Democrats are preparing to convene in North Carolina highlights how shifting demographics are changing America's electoral map.

Sep 04, 2012

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney saw his approval numbers barely budge after accepting his party's nomination on Thursday.

Sep 04, 2012

In one of the less surprising developments of the week, it turns out Al Gore is not a big fan of the U.S. electoral college.

Aug 31, 2012

This was supposed to be Mitt Romney's moment. Instead, his speech sounded like one long repudiation of President Obama, with a few policy points thrown in.

Aug 31, 2012

Mitt Romney accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday night with a speech proclaiming XXX

Aug 30, 2012

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Aug 30, 2012

Rumors of a surprise Republican National Convention guest have been percolating, and signs are emerging that the mystery speaker will be none other than Clint Eastwood, the legendary actor turned director.

Aug 30, 2012

In a victory for the Obama administration, a federal court has rejected a new law requiring Texans to present photo identification before being allowed to vote.

Aug 30, 2012

A federal judge is poised to nullify restrictions on third-party voter registration in Florida, saying guidelines imposed by a new law are unnecessarily strict.

Aug 29, 2012

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush renewed his call for Republicans to reconsider their immigration platform on Tuesday, warning attendees of a panel discussion that the future of the party is at stake.

Aug 29, 2012

With a forceful speech that touted his legislative accomplishments, it seems clear that Christie is gunning for a presidential run next time around.

Aug 29, 2012

The congressional candidate and RNC speaker could be the first black Republican woman elected to the House of Representatives.

Aug 28, 2012