Harry Reid Says He Won't Seek Re-Election  —  WASHINGTON — Senator Harry Reid, the tough tactician who has led Senate Democrats since 2005, will not seek re-election next year, bringing an end to a three-decade congressional career that culminated with his push of President Obama's ambitious agenda against fierce Republican resistance.

Lubitz was sitting in this cockpit, pictured, when he commanded the jet to crash into the Alps at 400mph  —  10.29am: Passengers would have been aware that the plane, after reaching its cruising height of 38,000ft, was gradually dropping because the skies were clear, affording stunning views …

An Open Letter to States Considering Imposing Discrimination Laws  —  A little over one year ago I wrote an open letter to then-Arizona Governor Jan Brewer requesting that she veto SB 1062, a bill that would have allowed businesses in the state to discriminate against consumers.

GOP congressman: Ted Cruz backers are making boorish phone calls to my office  —  Rep. Peter D. King (R-N.Y.) is not a fan of Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, newly announced presidential candidate, and fellow Republican.  —  “To me, he's just a guy with a big mouth and no results,” he told CNN this week.

Suspension threat, outcry over boy's ‘military haircut’  —  A 7-year-old's high and tight haircut meant to honor his soldier-stepbrother earned him the threat of suspension from an elementary school named for a Medal of Honor recipient, and the fallout from the incident has led a Tennessee school district to increase security measures.

Exclusive: Upset by Warren, U.S. banks debate halting some campaign donations  —  (Reuters) - Big Wall Street banks are so upset with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren's call for them to be broken up that some have discussed withholding campaign donations to Senate Democrats in symbolic protest …

Saudi Arabia says it won't rule out building nuclear weapons  —  Saudi Arabia will not rule out building or acquiring nuclear weapons, the country's ambassador to the United States has indicated.  —  Asked whether Saudi Arabia would ever build nuclear weapons in an interview with US news channel CNN …

Exclusive: TSA's Secret Behavior Checklist to Spot Terrorists  —  Fidgeting, whistling, sweaty palms.  Add one point each.  Arrogance, a cold penetrating stare, and rigid posture, two points.  —  These are just a few of the suspicious signs that the Transportation Security Administration directs …

Only On Brody File: Video: Rand Paul At Pastors' Breakfast: Says It's Time For Revival  —  In video you will ONLY see on The Brody File, soon-to-be presidential candidate Rand Paul tells pastors and religious leaders at a private prayer breakfast that ultimately Washington DC politicians …

Brits: Iran nuke deal would be vague, unwritten  —  No specifics, nothing written, perhaps not even anything that Iran and the international negotiating partners say as one—that's the most to expect out of the nuclear talks now running up against the deadline in Switzerland, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said Friday.

For G.O.P., Support for Israel Becomes New Litmus Test  —  WASHINGTON — When former Secretary of State James A. Baker III accused Israel's leader this week of undermining the chances of peace in the region, he said nothing more than the kinds of things he had said at times when he was in office a quarter-century ago.

Review of Rolling Stone's UVA rape story is long and damning  —  The highly anticipated review of Rolling Stone's disputed story about a University of Virginia gang rape was submitted to the magazine this week, the On Media blog has learned, and its contents are apparently quite damning.

Dog or Jewish Boyfriend?  A Quiz  —  Do the following statements refer to (a) my dog or (b) my Jewish boyfriend?  —  1. The first thing I noticed about him was his eyes.  —  2. We love to spend hours in bed together on Sunday mornings.  —  3. He's crazy for cream cheese.

Records on Cheney's shooting incident to be released  —  The National Archives is preparing to release a set of White House records relating to the 2006 incident in which Vice President Dick Cheney shot one of his hunting partners during an outing in Texas.  A slew of official photos …

Rep. Tammy Duckworth to announce for Senate on Monday  —  WASHINGTON - Rep. Tammy Duckworth D-Ill., will announce a 2016 Senate bid on Monday, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned.  She is aiming to win the Democratic nomination to run against Sen. Mark Kirk R-Ill.