Washington Bureau

Five members of Congress and three humanitarian activists were arrested Monday on civil disobedience charges in front of the Sudanese Embassy in Washington for protesting "crimes against humanity." In attempting...

The Obama administration, already on treacherous domestic political ground with its outreach to Iran, Cuba and others, has opened the door, if only slightly, to engagement with the militant group...

Behind a president who invariably projects a calm, unflappable public image is a wiry, hyperkinetic chief of staff rarely at a loss for an expletive and never far from his...

The Obama administration is preparing to free into the United States Chinese Muslims being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the first release of any of the detainees into this country,...

The Obama administration agreed late Thursday to release dozens of photographs depicting alleged abuse by U.S. personnel during the Bush administration of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. At least 44...

Michelle Obama has "kind of taken the country by storm." When a serious-minded pollster such as Andrew Kohut offers that explanation for the first lady's soaring approval ratings, it's time...

Despite economic problems and sharp partisan infighting in Washington, President Barack Obama continues to get high marks from the public as he approaches his 100th day in the White House,...

In an assessment that raised questions about the future of Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Wednesday that the country's fragile government is facing an "existential threat" from militants...

With Chief Justice John Roberts leading the way, the Supreme Court debated Wednesday whether to put stricter limits on the use of race as a factor in deciding who gets...

In an assessment that raised questions about the future of Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Wednesday that the country's fragile government is facing an "existential threat" from militants...