Washington, DC - For the past four years, the National Park Service and many other organizations and individuals have been commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and the continuing efforts for human rights today. On April 9, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant met Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to set the terms of surrender of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.

Washington, DC - Getting ready to prepare your income tax returns can be a hassle, especially for those of us who haven't been diligent in holding on to our records.  Seniors who misplace their SSA 1099 forms have the extra aggravation of having to call and/or visit their local Social Security office to get replacements, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Washington, DC - Today the White House issued a Presidential Memorandum to promote economic competitiveness and innovation while safeguarding privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties in the domestic use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Washington, DC - A 40-year-old Pakistani man who pleaded guilty to providing material support to the Pakistani Taliban was removed from the United States Wednesday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

Washington, DC - Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Friday regarding the tragic killings of three university students this week in Chapel Hill, North Carolina:

Washington, DC - In this week’s address, the President laid out his plan to ensure more children graduate from school fully prepared for college and a career.