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NAACP Calls for the House of Representatives to Begin Impeachment Proceedings

By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire During its 110th National Convention at the Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit, the NAACP — the nation’s oldest and largest...

Obama says Democrats are good for American government

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Barack Obama praised Democratic lawmakers for having his back through some politically tough votes and encouraged supporters to help...

Obama vetoes bill to repeal signature health care law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Protecting his signature domestic achievement, President Barack Obama on Friday vetoed Republican-inspired legislation to repeal his health care law, saying to...

Obama can do Iran nuclear deal even if Congress disapproves

WASHINGTON (AP) — The September vote on the Iran nuclear deal is billed as a titanic standoff between President Barack Obama and Congress. Yet...

Feds accuse Philadelphia congressman Fattah of corruption

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah paid off a campaign loan with charitable donations and federal grants, funneled campaign money to pay down...

Defying GOP, Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying the Republican-run Congress, President Barack Obama rejected a bill Tuesday to approve construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, wielding...

Frustrated Republicans taste limits of majority control

WASHINGTON (AP) — It wasn't supposed to be like this for Republicans. A month into their control of both chambers of Congress, they are...

Ire over Netanyahu's speech, but Dems hopes to limit fallout

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Israeli prime minister's upcoming speech to Congress without President Barack Obama's blessing has angered Democratic lawmakers, but they see little...

GOP: No appeal on Florida congressional map ruling

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republicans who control Florida's Legislature said Tuesday that they will not appeal a landmark ruling that found that the state's...

Obama: I'll act on my own on immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the face of an unyielding Congress, President Barack Obama said Monday he will no longer wait for Republicans to act...

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