Elections

1st Senate vote looms on health legislation
AP – 10 mins ago

AP

WASHINGTON - A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige. Full Story »
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
AP – 9 mins ago

AP

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future. Full Story »
Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect
AP – 8 mins ago

AP

WASHINGTON — The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials. Full Story »
Analysis: Outlook for tough Iran sanctions is dim
AP – Fri Nov 20, 3:47 am ET

AP

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is shifting the focus of its Iran policy from talk to sanctions, but the prospect of winning early international support for toughened new penalties appears dim. Full Story »
Landrieu leans yes in Sat. cliffhanger
Politico – Fri Nov 20, 5:52 pm ET

Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) said Friday night that she’s “leaning towards” voting to start debate on the health care bill – which would leave Democrats just a single vote shy of clearing a critical test for the reform package on Saturday. Full Story »
GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care
AP – 6 mins ago

AP

WASHINGTON - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul. Full Story »
Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris
AP – Fri Nov 20, 5:14 pm ET

AP

WASHINGTON - The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it. Full Story »
FAA says equipment outage caused 819 flight delays
AP – Fri Nov 20, 6:48 pm ET

AP

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming an equipment outage this week for delaying 819 flights. Full Story »
Couple pleads guilty in Cuban spying case
AP – Fri Nov 20, 6:30 pm ET

WASHINGTON - A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his life but gives her a chance at freedom in six years. Full Story »
Pentagon looking for Fort Hood management lapses
AP – Fri Nov 20, 3:18 am ET

AP

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile soldiers hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and lapses that might allow others to slip through bureaucratic cracks. Full Story »
What to watch for in today's debate
Politico – 58 mins ago

Two Saturdays ago, Pelosi passed health reform on a squeaker of a House vote. Today, Reid can’t spare a single Democrat as the Senate decides whether to start debate. If not, President Barack Obama’s reform hopes suffer immeasurable harm. Full Story »
Obama asks for patience on economy
Reuters – 1 hr 56 mins ago

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to show patience over the economy and argued that his just-concluded Asia trip was critical for U.S. exports, countering criticism he had returned empty-handed. Full Story »
US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard
AP – 7 mins ago

AP

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday. Full Story »
US lawmakers press on Taiwan arms sales
AFP – Fri Nov 20, 10:12 pm ET

AFP/File

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Supporters of Taiwan in the US Congress pushed for President Barack Obama to move toward selling arms to the island, a step that would likely set back warming US ties with China. Full Story »
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
Reuters – Fri Nov 20, 6:31 pm ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday. Full Story »
Colo. billboard links Obama with jihadists
AP – Fri Nov 20, 6:17 pm ET

AP

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. - A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up. Full Story »
UN committee targets Iran's rights violations
AP – Fri Nov 20, 5:18 pm ET

UNITED NATIONS - A key U.N. committee approved a resolution Friday urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents following the country's disputed presidential election and release those still detained. Full Story »
Beck to announce 'big plan' for 2010
Politico – Fri Nov 20, 5:12 pm ET

Glenn Beck, the controversial Fox News television host, is planning on becoming more active in the populist conservative movement he spawned, according to sources familiar with his thinking. Full Story »