“We have endured floods, and fires, and storms,” he said, without saying what made them all worse.

By saying the government is closed when most of it actually isn't, good-government advocates risk undermining the public's already meager faith in the state.

Acknowledging that kids’ education is good for parents is not a knock against teachers.

The Arizona senator joins three presidents and a host of other celebrated Americans who have had funeral services at the soaring Washington National Cathedral.

The intimate camerawork of its web broadcasts gives everyone the best seat in the house.