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The Politics of Decision-Making

Perhaps Toni Atkins, a gay city councilwoman, knew her effort would be in vain. She persuaded San Diego's city council to sign a resolution in support of gay marriage. But the Republican mayor swiftly

Divorcing His Politics

Hundreds of Buddhist monks march in Yangon, Myanmar, for a fourth day to protest the country's military government. The protests have sparked international concern over a possible crackdown.

Rudolph Giuliani will speak at The National Rifle Association conference. The GOP presidential frontrunner advocates the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms on the campaign trail, but as mayor of New York City his stance may have been a bit different.

As mayor of New York, the Republican presidential hopeful was critical of the National Rifle Association and the gun industry. Speaking to the NRA Friday on the campaign trail, he struck a less confrontational tone, emphasizing his support for the Second Amendment.

What can the federal government do to offset a rash of foreclosures on home loans? The House Financial Services Committee hears the views of the treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chief on options legislative and regulatory.

President Scott Peters says it's time to start looking at ways to conserve water because of concerns over California's water supply. And he's going to start in is own backyard. The water bills of the

Marine Maj. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin talks with Farai Chideya about the future of Iraq following the death of Sheikh Sattar, the leader of the movement to fight al Qaeda in Al Anbar province and beyond. Gen. Gaskin commands the 25,000 troops of the Multi-National Force West.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders abruptly reversed his stance on gay marriage Wednesday, after revealing his own daughter is gay. Sanders says the city will join the fight to legalize gay marriage in Cal