The accused kidnapper and rapist described himself as "cold-blooded," according to reports, and said he himself was a victim of sexual abuse. Read More

The president announced two executive actions to help spur innovation in the tech sector in his Texas trip, the first in a series the White House has dubbed “Middle Class Jobs &; Opportunity Tours.” Read More

As new details emerge about the Cleveland kidnapping hero's troubled past, Rev. Sharpton takes a moment to reflect on how an imperfect man can still be a hero. Read More

Looks like the effort to block African-Americans' path to the voting booth backfired. Read More

Could Cleveland Police have rescued Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight sooner? Congresswoman Marcia Fudge says that questions need to be answered. Read More

“If they keep this up you can be assured, minorities of all stripes will never vote for anyone who makes it more difficult for them to exercise right to vote," he said in a speech at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies's annual gala. Read More

Washington police chief says her department will welcome peaceful law-abiding protesters but insists action will be taken if demonstrators violate the District's law against open carry with guns. Read More

Amanda Berry is being praised at the "real hero" by law enforcement, and a former teacher says he's not at all surprised the girl he remembers as a "tough cookie" fought her way out. Read More

Nearly three weeks after Republican-led efforts stymied a bipartisan deal on new federal gun control legislation, the stalled reform could have new life in the wake of extraordinary backlash for their no-votes. Read More

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted was very concerned with election unformity--except in elections that won't help Republicans when back the White House. Read More

Zombie Industries tells MSNBC that they sell the "African-American zombie" model because they do not want to "discriminate against African-Americans." Read More

Sen. Carl Levin said Tuesday that Lt. Col. Jeff Krusinski's arrest underscores the military's inability to address sexual assault within its ranks, adding that approximately 70 assaults involving personnel happen every day. Read More

Is the best place to keep a gun in a kid's bedroom? That's what one NRA speaker said this weekend. We want to know what you think. Read More

In a speech full of red meat for the NRA audience, Cruz listed the amendments which, in his view, the current administration is flouting. Read More

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas claims he never doubted an African-American president would be elected in his lifetime, but said he knew it would have to be someone who was "approved" by the elites and the media. Read More

McCain gets a warm reception at a town hall outside of Tucson, with many thanking him for his vote in favor of background checks. Read More

Ohio Republicans have come up with a new plan that forces the state's schools to do the dirty work of voter suppression. Read More

A constituent blasted Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers with complaints. “The House of Representatives has done more to hurt my business than anything government, state, local or federal, has ever done." Read More

Sen. Pat Toomey, who helped craft the background checks bill, told a local paper Tuesday that he believes it failed because Republicans "did not want to be seen helping the president." Read More

Could Alaska's most (famous ex-governor become its newest senator? That's what one Tea Party group is hoping for. Read More