BARACK OBAMA

The U.S. stock index futures point to moderately lower open Tuesday, as the market sentiment appeared cautious ahead of the president's State of the Union address in which he's expected to share his economic vision.

As news of North Korea’s nuclear test drew worldwide reactions, the U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting Tuesday.

Two suspects have reportedly been charged with the shooting murder of 15-year-old Chicago high school student Hadiya Pendleton. The news of the charges came Monday, the same day news broke that Pendleton's parents, Cleopatra Powley-Pendleton and Nathaniel Pendleton, will be attending the 2013 State of the Union address.

Hard rocker Ted Nugent will be in attendance when President Obama delivers his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

Watch the official enhanced live stream of the 2013 State of the Union Address Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST, when President Barack Obama will speak to the American public about his plans for the coming year, the challenges that face the country, and more.

Romesha, who now works for an oil company in North Dakota, led a group of only 53 American soldiers as they weathered a day-long assault from as many as 300 Taliban soldiers.

Obama is expected to propose a reduction in the U.S. nuclear arsenal. How many nuclear weapons would this leave America?

White House officials report that Tuesday's State of the Union address will focus on jobs and the economy. Sound familiar?

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham urges his fellow senators to block voting on the two nominees. It may not be a good idea.

Actor Jamie Foxx is facing critisicm after stating black people are more talented than others during acceptance speech at 44th NAACP Awards

The former U.S. defense secretary supports extrajudicial killings, but agrees there should be “some checks” on them.

Education, infrastructure, manufacturing, and renewable energy will be the four major themes of the president's annual address.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the controversial Keystone XL pipeline with his Canadian counterpart on Friday.

Hillary Clinton is the most popular national politician in America, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released Friday.

Seventy years ago, the Kachin were America's friends in the fight against the Japanese. Now, they are losing the war against their own government.

Despite years of a stalemate between Republicans and Democrats on immigration, the other side of the border appears to be in view.

Brennan's promises of transparency while "optimizing secrecy" is the best we can hope for if he is confirmed to head the CIA.

Michelle Obama has announced that she plans to attend the funeral of Chicago teenager Hidiya Pendleton, who was killed in a shooting only a week after performing at President Obama’s inauguration.

Code Pink members were among the protesters who caused Brennan’s confirmation hearing to be suspended. U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein cleared the hearing room floor following the protests.

These newly elected members of Congress have received more than half of the media coverage of their entire class.

Drone strikes and torture policy are likely to come up at John Brennan's hearing. Here are five questions senators are likely to ask.