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ecretary of Energy Steven Chu briefs the press in Washington, March 30, 2011.

Analysis: Energy Secretary Chu Faces Showdown on Solyndra

Energy Secretary Steven Chu has said it may take similar skills to navigate Washington politics as it does to make advances in physics research, a field in which he won a Nobel Prize in 1997.

Secret Service Finds Bullet That Hit White House Window

The Secret Service said Wednesday that a bullet had been found that struck a White House window from a shot authorities believe was fired five days ago, and they continue to seek a man wanted in connection with the incident. The bullet was stopped by ballistic glass.

Bullet Fired at White House

The White House Partners with Google Art Project for Virtual Tours

Even before the Washington Police could track down Oscar Ramiro Ortega, the suspect in last week's firing in Northwest Washington, they are presented with one more security-related case. And this time the case is extremely high profile as it involves the White House.

Keystone XL Pipeline Rerouted Around Nebraska Sandhills

TransCanada agreed on Monday to reroute its Keystone XL oil pipeline around the Nebraska Sandhills in response to environmental concerns. The concession, which came on the heels of President Obama's decision to order a State Department re-review of the pipeline project, was a strategic move that divided the coalition of locals and environmentalists opposed the pipeline.

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White House to Reveal $1 Billion Plan to Expand Health Care Workforce

The Obama Administration will announce the plan, part of its 'We Can't Wait' initiative, on Monday.

'Obama Lost a Pair of Testicles After Election Day,' Says Ex-Guantanamo Prosecutor

A former Guantanamo chief prosecutor and an outspoken critic of military commissions, Col. Morris Davis, is condemning President Barack Obama's national security policy, saying his presidency seems to him like a third Bush term.

Canada eyes Asia after U.S. delays Keystone project

Canada will try to sell more of its energy products to Asia after Washington delayed a decision on whether to approve the Keystone XL Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline project, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said.

'Super Committee' Still Hoping for Debt Deal

The congressional super committee is at a difficult point in negotiations on deficit reduction, but lawmakers said on Sunday they had not given up on reaching an agreement by this month's deadline.

Actors Seth Meyers (L), writer Katreese Barnes (C), and writer John Mulaney (R) pose with their awards for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the "Saturday Night Live" song "Justin Timberlake Monologue" backstage at the 2011 Pri

SNL Pokes Fun at Perry’s Oops, Cain’s Harassment Allegations [VIDEO]

Saturday Night Live poked fun at the GOP presidential hopefuls last weekend in the show's opening sketch, with the issues facing Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Herman Cain at the center of the skit.

U.S. President Obama listens to Chinese President Hu Jintao during APEC Summit in Hawaii

APEC Leaders Seek to Erect Firewall Against European Crisis

Asia-Pacific leaders will call on countries on Sunday to do what they can to bolster economic growth, rallying around the common threat from Europe's debt crisis despite divisions over trade and currency policies.

How Many Rooms are in the White House, Plus 14 Other Fun Facts

Do you know how many rooms are in the White House? Not much is known about the Washington D.C. mansion that has housed some of the most glorious leaders this world has ever seen. Here are 15 fun facts about the White House that you might not have known before today.

Newt Gingrich (L) and His Wife, Callista

New Book Claims Newt Gingrich Gave Wife $1 Million in Jewelry to Stay in Race

Newt Gingrich is said to have bought $1 million worth of jewelry to buy off his hesitant wife who did not want him to run for president, writes the Daily Mail. The revelations come in a new e-book, Election 2012: The Battle Begins, written by Real Clear Politics' Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon. No sources are named.

Mitt Romney: Just Another Pretty Face Without Substance

Romney has no real ideology or political philosophy behind him (hence, the endless flip-flops on various topics). Many of the Republican Party's right-wing do not like nor trust him.

Deficit Lobbying Gets Louder as Nov. 23 Deadline Looms

Richard Smith, a retired attorney and U.S Navy veteran, has a message for Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., and the rest of the special bipartisan committee in Congress that is trying to reach a deal to cut the deficit.

U.S. Supreme Court Votes Can Be Predicted: Study

We find that Supreme Court justices are significantly more predictable than one would expect from 'ideally independent' justices in 'ideal courts,' that is, independently evaluating cases on merits, free of ideology, a new study says.

State Dept eyes rerouting Keystone XL pipeline

Environmental Groups Celebrate Keystone XL Pipeline Success

Tar Sands Action, an environmental organization responsible for organizing the massive Keystone XL pipeline protests, said the Obama administration's decision to delay approval for the project is a major success for the green movement.

White House Area Closed for Investigation After Gunshots

Gunshots were reportedly fired on Friday night, between the White House and the Washington Monument, at around 9 p.m.

Gun May Have Been Fired Near White House; Abandoned Car Found

Gunshots were reported near the White House in Washington Friday night, triggering alarm among law-enforcement authorities.

'Hiring our Heroes' Job Fair In Ashburn, Va.

Senate Passes Veterans Portion of Obama Jobs Bill

On the eve of the day meant to remember those who fought for the U.S., the Senate passed a portion of President Barack Obama's jobs plan, a mix of increased benefits and tax incentives to hire veteran enduring prolonged unemployment. The vote accompanied U.S. companies promising to provide 100,000 jobs for veterans.

U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House

The G20 and Obama’s National Export Initiative

Let’s stop worrying about titles and start doing the work that got us there before.

U.S. puts tricky pipeline decision past 2012 election

The U.S. government on Thursday delayed approval of a Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline until after the 2012 U.S. election, bowing to pressure from environmentalists and sparing President Barack Obama a damaging split with liberal voters he may need to win reelection.

Major Corporations Detail Costs, Burdens of Defense of Marriage Act

A group of 70 corporations, trade groups and organizations filed a brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

U.S. seeks new Keystone pipeline route

The United States said on Thursday it will study a new route for the Keystone XL Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline, delaying any final approval beyond the U.S. 2012 election and sparing U.S. President Barack Obama a politically risky decision during an election year.

Rick Perry Debate Gaffe: Why It's so Serious

For 53 cringe-inducing seconds on live television on Wednesday night, Rick Perry's brain froze. Those 53 seconds may have destroyed his presidential campaign. Here's why.

Obama Administration Takes a Second Look at ‘Christmas Tree Tax’ Amid Conservative Uproar

Owing to the negative publicity by some conservatives, the US Department of Agriculture is re-assessing a 15 percent tax on purchase of Christmas trees.

A sign at the entrance to the headquarters of bankrupt Solyndra LLC is shown in Fremont

Solyndra Scandal: E-mails Reveal White House Ties

E-mails made public by the U.S. House of Representatives appear to show a major donor to President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign and investor in Solyndra discussed federal loans to the solar company with officials, despite White House assertions to the contrary.