Fifth White House Tribal Nations Conference Set for November 13th
On Friday, President Obama announced that he will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior on November 13.
Congress Plunges US Government into Shutdown
The political impasse over President Barack Obama's health care law continues on Capitol Hill, after Congress missed a midnight deadline to extend federal funding. The Democratically-controlled Senate has rejected a last minute measure by House Republicans, and both sides are blaming the other for shutting down major parts of the U.S. government.
Private Jet Veers off Santa Monica Runway, No Survivors Reported
As many as three people were killed when a Cessna Citation 525A came in for a landing at Santa Monica airport, veered from the runway and crashed into a hanger bursting into flames on Monday.
Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter Details Security Reviews in Navy Yard Aftermath
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon and the Navy are reviewing security procedures worldwide in the wake of last week’s tragic shootings at the Washington Navy Yard, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday, with the aim of enhancing prevention of and response to any future such incidents.