China is not happy. The upcoming meeting between President Obama and the Dalai Lama has caused additional tension between two already conflicting countries.

President Obama proposes an increase in education funding to restructure American education. The question is, will the President's plan be effective?

Sen. Edward Kennedy's death has already become a rallying cry for some Democrats in the health insurance reform debate. Will it change anything?

Benjamin Netanyahu is touring Europe, and the interesting surprise to emerge is Israel's closest ally - no longer the U.S.

Western countries are backing a plan that would use economic incentives to entice lower-level Taliban members to lay down their weapons.

The French government is stirring up controversy as it nears passing a law banning wearing burqas in public. The media are arguing religion versus the republic.

Sarah Palin says she’s leaving the door open for a 2012 presidential run. Will the hype surrounding her and the Tea Party give her the push she needs for a nomination?

The word 'negro' on the 2010 census form has many questioning why the word is still in public use.

Senator John McCain and Retired Army General Colin Powell reverse their views on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

President Barack Obama sparked some controversy in his State of the Union address by pledging to end Don't Ask Don't Tell.

President Obama's proposed bipartisan Health Care meeting is drawing debate from all sides. Does either side stand to gain from the meeting?

News analysts are saying that Obama will be on the defensive for Wednesday’s State of the Union address, but neither Democrats nor Republicans expect anything new.

Democrats and Republicans are preparing for mid-term elections. Does either side have the winning message for a landslide victory?

As President Obama pushes to pass health care now, a group of Democrats say they won’t vote for the plan because it gives federal funding to abortion.

President Obama's proposed three-year spending freeze is sparking a lukewarm response. Will the decision be effective?

After CIA Director Leon Panetta revealed that former Vice President Dick Cheney ordered a program hidden from Congress, debate centers over whether Cheney was in the wrong.

America’s jobless rate has decreased to 9.7%. Economists weigh in on whether this is the beginning of the end of the recession, or just an aberration.

First Lady Michelle Obama just launched an initiative to fight childhood obesity in the United States. Is her program the right fit, or does it go too far?

Vice President Biden told Larry King he sees Iraq becoming a great achievement for the Obama Administration, sparking controversy.

The Senate has confirmed Sonia Sotomayor as the Supreme Court justice, bringing joy to Hispanics across the U.S. But what does the vote really mean for the GOP and the Democrats?

While Karl Rove is denying his involvement in the controversial firings of nine US attorneys, the media is painting him as a key player. But does his involvement even matter?

Terri Carlson, a 45-year old divorcee, has launched a series of YouTube videos, in hopes of finding someone to marry with good health insurance.

Glenn Beck spoke to a crowd of conservative voters as CPAC's keynote speaker, criticizing both the Republicans and Democrats. Does this strategy help or hurt Republicans this fall?

Scott Brown's election put one more Republican in the Senate. Now, some are concerned about the prospects of a filibuster.

The White House got an 'F' in bio-terror preparedness in a recent report. Newsy takes a closer look at the report and its implications.

After John Edwards admitted to fathering a love child with his former mistress, media debate turns to why so many politicians are willing to risk their careers with extramarital affairs.

A petition called Demand Question Time is asking for public forum debates to fix stagnant American democracy. Will it help or just lead to posturing?

Iran now has two nuclear facilities. The time for talking with Iran may be over, and media are looking at what the next step will be.

Sarah Palin took to TV and Facebook to speak out against a Family Guy episode's portrayal of a girl with Down syndrome.

The news media spent most of Thursday and Friday speculating about why former President Bill Clinton was admitted to the hospital.