Capitol Hill ©Getty From GLOBAL ECONOMY 7:24pm

US braced as cuts deadline passes

Growth data show economy vulnerable as sequestration kicks in

7:36pm

Chances of sequester quick fix run out

Cuts saga likely to run and run

Feb 27, 2013

Obama to meet lawmakers over cuts

First face-to-face attempt to discuss sequestration

Feb 27, 2013

Washington nerves jangle at sequestration

Looming government cuts bring fears for jobs and spending

Feb 27, 2013

Republicans oppose assault weapons ban

Father of slain Newtown student implores Congress to act

4:02am

Obama makes gay marriage plea

US Supreme Court urged to allow their resumption in California

8:49pm

Journalist’s claim riles White House

Bob Woodward says he received threat over story

Shane Todd 5:50pm

Senator takes Todd death to White House

US engineer found hanged in Singapore apartment in June

.US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) speaks during a press conference with the Syrian opposition's National Coalition chief Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib at the end of a meeting of the "Friends of the Syrian People (FOSP) Ministerial" group ©AFP 5:31pm

US to give direct aid to Syrian rebels

Kerry announces food and medical assistance to armed groups

Gary Silverman Gary Silverman from COMMENT 6:44pm

It’s only make believe in Tea Party land

The Red Menace is alive and well in the imagination of Senator Ted Cruz

Philip Stephens from COMMENT 6:32pm

Wary Obama cannot shut out the world

A risk-averse White House neglects the obligations of a global superpower

Feb 28, 2013

Kerry hints at US help for Syria rebels

Washington discussing direct aid to armed groups

From COMPANIES Feb 27, 2013

Embraer in US military aircraft contract win

Brazilian aerospace group and partner to build 20 light aircraft

Feb 27, 2013

Supreme Court puts limit on SEC fraud fines

Ruling that regulator cannot seek fines after 5 years

Feb 27, 2013

Supreme Court questions US voting law

Concern over president’s power to curb photo ID rules

The A-List from COMMENT Feb 27, 2013

Obama planned big budget cuts all along

The president had a Faustian pact on tax and spending, says Jeffrey Sachs

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Feb 27, 2013

Tunisia’s Nahda makes independent U-turn

Party makes move after driving Jebali from office

Feb 27, 2013

US food shortages loom amid budget cuts

Inspectors’ furlough to halt meat production

Feb 26, 2013

Shipyard workers hear Obama warn over cuts

President spells out the consequences of sequestration

From COMPANIES Feb 26, 2013

Tom Nides rejoins Morgan Stanley

Wall St veteran returns after spell as Clinton’s deputy

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