Changing the Guard: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has resigned after less than two years on the job. Appearing with the president and vice president this morning, Hagel stood by while President Obama described him as a friend and heaped him …

Nation: The 2015 Obamacare healthcare policies go on sale today, but the price will go up in many parts of the country. Seven million Americans have Obamacare policies but many will have to shop around and switch or pay more …

Ukraine Warming: A series of events is ratcheting up the tension in the Ukraine crisis. The US says Russian fighter jets have violated Ukrainian airspace at least half a dozen times in recent days. It’s not clear what might be …

Ukraine:  Interim President Oleksandr Turchynov said his country will seek closer ties with the European Union, just what thousands of protesters were demanding in the fiery violence that took at least 77 lives. “We have to return to the family …

Syria: World leaders are meeting today at the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, with Syria a hot topic for discussion. President Obama is looking for international support. Russian President Vladimir Putin remains opposed to a strike on Syria and …

National: Rep. Paul Ryan unveiled a Republican budget plan that would slash taxes on the rich from 39% to 25% while eliminating President Obama’s health care reform, Wall Street regulations and plans for high-speed rail. Medicare would be mostly privatized. …

National: The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether parts of the 1965 Voting Rights Act should be lifted because the law targets voting discrimination that doesn’t occur anymore.  This comes at a time when there is a conservative push …

Passing: The colorful and outspoken former Mayor of New York Edward Koch has died at age 88. Koch served three terms from 1978-1989.  Confirmation: In confirmation hearings to be Secretary of Defense, Former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel said that, “Our …

National: Former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel said this morning in confirmation hearings to become Secretary of Defense that the US must lead other nations in confronting threats and “maintain the strongest military in the world.” The organization that controls New …

Breakaway: The National Hockey League and its players union have reached a tentative agreement that may save what remains of the season. Players have been locked out for 113 days. Guns & Ammo: The Washington Post reports that the Obama …