Sen. Ted Kennedy has been taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after apparently suffering two seizures; his medical condition is unknown. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 03:03:18 EST
Electronic passports for U.S. travelers frequenting Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean soon will replace the old-style paper identification, but some think the cards could fall prey to counterfeiters, The Washington Post reported. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 09:25:10 EST
President Bush on Saturday said Saudi Arabia's increase of 300,000 barrels a day is 'something' but the Saudi king should be concerned that energy prices are hurting oil customers. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 02:50:00 EST
In his weekly radio address to the nation, President Bush expressed optimism for forging peace between Israelis and Palestinians as he spoke during his trip to the Middle East. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 10:31:07 EST
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., urges Republicans to "step up to the plate" and help veterans, pointing to the updated GI Bill as one way to "repay" the troops. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 02:33:04 EST
With the average price of a gallon of regular gas approaching $4, Congress is planning more hearings next week to discuss the problem. Read More >> Sat, 17 May 2008 06:01:53 EST
President Bush fails to win support from Saudi Arabian leaders, whom he wanted to boost oil production and in turn relieve American gas prices. Read More >> Fri, 16 May 2008 07:50:52 EST
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the financial markets are "considerably calmer" and that the economy should rebound by the second half of this year. Read More >> Fri, 16 May 2008 12:42:07 EST
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Gov. has weak showing in Playboy poll It's a popularity poll Gov. Bill Richardson may not feel too bad about losing: Playboy magazine asked escorts who they think the sexiest governors are, and New Mexico's did not top the list.
Pearce edging Wilson in GOP senate primary Eyewitness News 4's exclusive Survey USA poll shows Steve Pearce is edging out Heather Wilson in the Republican primary to succeed outgoing U.S. Senator Pete Domenici.
Udall's dad endorses Ben R. Lujan Former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall has endorsed Ben Ray Lujan for the congressional seat being vacated by his son, Tom Udall.
Mayors, leaders want to take lead on climate change
About 400 mayors and local officials trying to curb the future effects of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions say that if the federal government takes up the issue, it shouldn't put a brake on their efforts.
Denish raises almost $81,000 with PAC
Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish's political action committee has raised nearly $81,000. According to a report filed with the secretary of state,
Domenici endorses Gonzales in 3rd District U.S. Senator Pete Domenici has endorsed one of his former aides in the race for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District seat.
Indoor smoking ban proposal blows over An Albuquerque city councilor now says his proposal for a complete indoor smoking ban, including in cigar bars, went too far.
N.M. Republicans honor Domenici Senator Pete Domenici says he wants to help doctors researching the incurable brain disease that forced his retirement.
Sen. Edward Kennedy Hospitalized
Sen. Edward Kennedy, 76, has been taken by helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital. His office says the senator had a seizure and is undergoing tests. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 14:30:00 -0400
A Tale of Two Democratic Primary States
The upcoming Oregon and Kentucky primaries are near perfect illustrations of the two separate wings of the Democratic Party. Affluent, green and antiwar Oregon is expected to support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. Kentucky's rural, blue-collar population will help New York Sen. Hillary Clinton. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 13:20:00 -0400
The Race Factor Hampers Obama
Sen. Barack Obama has yet to convince his entire party to rally around him. After losing West Virginia by more than 40 points, he continues to struggle with working-class white Democrats. Scott Simon talks to Harold Ford Jr., chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 -0400
For Webb, 'Time to Fight' Could Lead to New Job
Before he became Virginia's junior Senator, Jim Webb was a Marine, a Republican, Secretary of the Navy, and a best-selling author. He became a Democrat because of his disgust over the handling of Iraq. Robert Siegel talks with Webb about Webb's book, and about Washington chatter over his potential as a vice-presidential candidate. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 22:09:00 -0400
Obama's Cash Machine, Built in Silicon Valley
For Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, Barack Obama's youth and relatively short resume is a plus. That's the premise of a feature article by Joshua Green, author of an article in The Atlantic titled "The Amazing Money Machine: How Silicon Valley Made Barack Obama This Year's Hottest Start-Up." Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 19:40:00 -0400
Gay Marriage May Affect the 2008 Election
The last time a state Supreme Court ruled gay marriage legal, it was Massachusetts in 2003. The fallout helped Republicans boost turnout in 2004 and hold the White House. Times have changed since then, but it remains to be seen how big the issue could be for Republicans in 2008. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:51:00 -0400
Iraq Prompts President Bush to Give Up Golf
President Bush doesn't play as much golf as he used to. In an interview with Politico this week, Mr. Bush said he gave up the game because of the war in Iraq. The president said he didn't want families of dead soldiers to see him enjoying himself on the links. Noah Adams talks with Don Van Natta of The New York Times, author of First Off the Tee, a book about the history of golf and the presidency. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Legal Debate over Calif.'s Gay Marriage Ruling
University of California Berkeley law professor Jesse Choper discusses the legal ramifications of the California Supreme Court's decision to allow same-sex marriage. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:47:00 -0400
Bush's Appeasement Comments
The White House has wavered on whether President Bush's remarks about "appeasement of terrorists" were aimed at Barack Obama. Which is it? News analyst Juan Williams talks with Alex Chadwick about news from the week in politics. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:05:00 -0400
Mother Indicted in MySpace Bullying Case
Lori Drew has been indicted for her role in creating a fake online identity as a teenage boy and allegedly using it to harass a friend of her 13-year-old daughter on MySpace. The friend, Megan Meier, committed suicide hours after receiving hurtful messages on the site. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 13:53:00 -0400
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Sen. Edward Kennedy Hospitalized
Sen. Edward Kennedy, 76, has been taken by helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital. His office says the senator had a seizure and is undergoing tests. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 14:30:00 -0400
A Tale of Two Democratic Primary States
The upcoming Oregon and Kentucky primaries are near perfect illustrations of the two separate wings of the Democratic Party. Affluent, green and antiwar Oregon is expected to support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. Kentucky's rural, blue-collar population will help New York Sen. Hillary Clinton. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 13:20:00 -0400
The Race Factor Hampers Obama
Sen. Barack Obama has yet to convince his entire party to rally around him. After losing West Virginia by more than 40 points, he continues to struggle with working-class white Democrats. Scott Simon talks to Harold Ford Jr., chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 -0400
For Webb, 'Time to Fight' Could Lead to New Job
Before he became Virginia's junior Senator, Jim Webb was a Marine, a Republican, Secretary of the Navy, and a best-selling author. He became a Democrat because of his disgust over the handling of Iraq. Robert Siegel talks with Webb about Webb's book, and about Washington chatter over his potential as a vice-presidential candidate. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 22:09:00 -0400
Obama's Cash Machine, Built in Silicon Valley
For Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, Barack Obama's youth and relatively short resume is a plus. That's the premise of a feature article by Joshua Green, author of an article in The Atlantic titled "The Amazing Money Machine: How Silicon Valley Made Barack Obama This Year's Hottest Start-Up." Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 19:40:00 -0400
Gay Marriage May Affect the 2008 Election
The last time a state Supreme Court ruled gay marriage legal, it was Massachusetts in 2003. The fallout helped Republicans boost turnout in 2004 and hold the White House. Times have changed since then, but it remains to be seen how big the issue could be for Republicans in 2008. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:51:00 -0400
Iraq Prompts President Bush to Give Up Golf
President Bush doesn't play as much golf as he used to. In an interview with Politico this week, Mr. Bush said he gave up the game because of the war in Iraq. The president said he didn't want families of dead soldiers to see him enjoying himself on the links. Noah Adams talks with Don Van Natta of The New York Times, author of First Off the Tee, a book about the history of golf and the presidency. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Legal Debate over Calif.'s Gay Marriage Ruling
University of California Berkeley law professor Jesse Choper discusses the legal ramifications of the California Supreme Court's decision to allow same-sex marriage. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:47:00 -0400
Bush's Appeasement Comments
The White House has wavered on whether President Bush's remarks about "appeasement of terrorists" were aimed at Barack Obama. Which is it? News analyst Juan Williams talks with Alex Chadwick about news from the week in politics. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:05:00 -0400
Mother Indicted in MySpace Bullying Case
Lori Drew has been indicted for her role in creating a fake online identity as a teenage boy and allegedly using it to harass a friend of her 13-year-old daughter on MySpace. The friend, Megan Meier, committed suicide hours after receiving hurtful messages on the site. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 13:53:00 -0400
It's a popularity poll Gov. Bill Richardson may not feel too bad about losing: Playboy magazine asked escorts who they think the sexiest governors are, and New Mexico's did not top the list.
Eyewitness News 4's exclusive Survey USA poll shows Steve Pearce is edging out Heather Wilson in the Republican primary to succeed outgoing U.S. Senator Pete Domenici.
Former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall has endorsed Ben Ray Lujan for the congressional seat being vacated by his son, Tom Udall.
U.S. Senator Pete Domenici has endorsed one of his former aides in the race for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District seat.
An Albuquerque city councilor now says his proposal for a complete indoor smoking ban, including in cigar bars, went too far.
Senator Pete Domenici says he wants to help doctors researching the incurable brain disease that forced his retirement.
