Is Pentagon spending good for the economy?

In a time of deep deficits and tight budgets, President Obama says the Defense Department cannot be entirely spared the scalpel. But Mitt Romney, his likely opponent in November's election, says the U.S. must spend more on the Pentagon now because it will pay off with a stronger economy in the long run.

'Dirty liar' and pressure for taxes escalate war of words

The war of words over Mitt Romney's taxes amped up Sunday, as Republicans lashed out at Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and accused him of lying about his claim that the presumed Republican presidential candidate hasn't paid any taxes in the past 10 years.

Olympic letdown for London businesses

With all the gold, silver and bronze handed out in London, business should be booming in the British capital. But all that glitters at the Olympic Games in East London is not shining on the rest of the city.

Biden diversifying his 2012 campaign portfolio

Once considered primarily the Obama campaign's designated attack dog, Vice President Joseph R. Biden has adopted a role that is lower in profile but more versatile on the stump in this election season.

Army's vehicles not tough enough for bombs

The July 8 roadside explosion that killed six Army soldiers in Afghanistan has analysts worried that the Taliban are turning to bigger homemade bombs to take down the best armored U.S. vehicles.

Axelrod: Romney 'hiding' behind military in Ohio early voting dispute

Senior Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod on Sunday defended the president's decision to challenge a new law in Ohio that has tightened early voting deadlines for all voters except those serving in the military.

CURL: The silly season — Obama's winning?!

It's political "silly season," when everyone says whatever they want — it doesn't matter, no one will know if it's true or not, and whatever is said will be ancient history by tomorrow morning.

Police: 7 dead, including suspect, at Sikh temple

An unidentified gunman killed six people at a Sikh temple in suburban Milwaukee on Sunday in a rampage that left terrified congregants hiding in closets and others texting friends outside for help. The suspect was killed outside the temple in a shootout with police officers.

Cruz: Tea party 'overwhelmingly' behind Romney

Ted Cruz, one of tea party's latest and brightest stars, said Sunday the movement that helped propel him to victory in last week's runoff for the Texas Republican Senate nomination is here to stay as a major political force.

Inside the Beltway: Remembering August 6

"A most sobering anniversary: August 6. It marks the most serious and heaviest loss of life for our SEAL community in their illustrious service to our country," says Rep. Scott E. Rigell, who reminds the nation of the helicopter crash one year ago in the Wardak province of Afghanistan that killed 25 members of Navy SEAL Team 6, along with five U.S. Army National Guard and Army Reserve crewmen, one civilian interpreter, seven Afghan commandos and a military working dog.

Canada embracing China's post-Keystone tar sands bid

China's bid for a bigger stake in the booming tar sands oil fields of Canada has some American lawmakers flustered, but the deal is likely to be approved anyway by Canadian officials fed up with Washington's delays on the stalled Keystone XL pipeline.

Las Vegas convention puts drones on big stage

Las Vegas this week will be transformed into the drone capital of the world, as hundreds of unmanned vehicle companies descend on Sin City for the industry's largest trade show.

Eagles coach Andy Reid's oldest son found dead

Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday morning in his room at the club's training camp at Lehigh University. He was 29.

NASA braces for '7 minutes of terror' Mars plunge

Hurtling ever closer to Mars, NASA's most high-tech interplanetary rover prepared for the riskiest part of its journey: diving through the Martian atmosphere and pulling off a new landing routine.

Gunmen kidnap Iranians just outside Syrian capital

Gunmen snatched 47 Iranian pilgrims just outside Damascus on Saturday in a brazen attack that revealed the growing instability at the center of President Bashar Assad's power.

Nebraska congressman: Obama, Reid don't want Keystone pipeline

After years of delays on the Keystone XL pipeline, a top Republican lawmaker says he doesn't believe President Obama wants to approve it, even after the election, but it may have enough support from Senate Democrats to pass.

Commentary

TAUBE: Obama and Romney should debate Lincoln-Douglas-style

The presidential and vice-presidential debates will be held in October. While political observers and enthusiasts look forward to this, many Americans view the debates as the bane of their existence.

KNIGHT: Liberals' war on Boy Scouts, Chick-fil-A

Twelve years ago, Bryant Gumbel called me an (expletive) idiot on CBS' "The Early Show" for defending the Boy Scouts after the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed their right to uphold moral standards for leaders and members.

MCDONNELL: Fix health care once by fixing it right

Virginia has been a laboratory of democracy since the beginnings of our country, and as we debate the future of health care in our great nation, the Old Dominion should again step forward to lead in the discussion.

MILLER: Barack's birthday bash

President Obama hasn't been shy about the presents he wants for his 51st birthday. From cash to ballot boxes, Mr. Obama had done everything short of registering those votes for himself.