Millions of people are expected to go to​ Washington to celebrate Barack Obama's​ inauguration on January 20, but with a troubled​ economy and pocke...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Bill​ Clinton has offered to allow ethics reviews of​ future business and charitable activities should​ his ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S.​ Senate Banking Committee said on Thursday he​ favors federal government action to assist the​ struggling...

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The main players in the​ Middle East peace process hope Barack Obama will​ make the issue a top priority when he takes over​ t...

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's President Hu​ Jintao told U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in a​ telephone conversation that proper handling of the​ Ta...

The economy was the top issue in the election​ among 62 percent of voters questioned in exit​ polls on Tuesday.

The government isn't doing enough to expedite​ drilling in federal waters and on public lands,​ according to a report issued Tuesday by​ congression...

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday not only to​ choose a president, but to decide on a series of​ proposals that could create major policy changes​ in...

Americans go to the polls today in what is already​ one of the most historic elections in U.S.​ history.