Watch: President Obama Makes Historic Speech in Germany

US President urges Western democracies not to become "complacent" in a post-Cold War era.

Eldest Duggar Joins Family Research Council

Josh Duggar, who is known as a pro-life activist, fundamentalist Christian, reality show star and the eldest of 19 children, is adding another title to his public persona. On Monday, Duggar announced via Twitter that he will be joining the Family Research Council as executive...

Obama Warns 'Work Is Not Yet Done'

BERLIN — Speaking at Berlin’s historic Brandenburg Gate, President Obama today challenged Western democracies not to become complacent in the post-Cold War era, saying “our work is not yet done.” “Complacency is not the character of great nations. Today’s threats are not as stark as...

Immigration Bill: One Long, Arduous Day

It was a good and bad day for immigration overhaul. On the good side, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office Tuesday singlehandedly undercut fiscal objections from conservatives by reporting in its analysis of the "Gang of 8" Senate bill that reform would cut the national deficit and improve the U.S. economy.

Third GOP Senator Backs Gay Marriage

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska came out today in support of gay marriage, the third GOP senator to change course on the issue this year. In an op-ed that will be posted shortly on the senator’s website, she notes that her change in opinion...

Obama Preps Big Speech at Historic Brandenburg Gate

BERLIN — Here in Berlin five years ago, Barack Obama addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds he’s ever seen. He was treated as such superstar that the McCain campaign responded with a TV commercial using footage of the Berlin speech to brand...

Obama Says NSA Dragnet 'Saved Lives'

Obama defends government surveillance to prevent threats

The Note: Obama At The Gate

By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES WHAT A DIFFERENCE FIVE YEARS MAKES: In Berlin five years ago, Barack Obama addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds he’s ever seen. He was treated as such superstar that the McCain campaign responded with a TV commercial...

House Committee Would Criminalize Being Undocumented

One small step for immigration in the Senate, one giant leap backward in the House? While the Senate was working to amend the bipartisan immigration bill on the floor, the House Judiciary Committee was busy late Tuesday night passing its piecemeal approach to immigration overhaul....

Watch: Obama to Make Big Speech from Historic Brandenburg Gate

President will speak at the same place in Berlin where Reagan gave his "Tear Down This Wall" Speech.

'Days of Rambo Are Over': Military Details Plans for Integrating Women Into Combat

Despite a declaration that "the days of Rambo are over," Special Operations Command has concerns about how women will fit into its elite units as the military makes the transition to having women in combat by January 2016.

NSA: Data Dragnets Foiled Terrorism

The director of the National Security Administration today told Congress that more than 50 potential terrorist attacks have been thwarted by controversial two programs tracking more than a billion phone calls each day.

NSA Poll Reverses Bush-Era Division

Most Americans in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll support telephone and internet surveillance by the National Security Administration, but two-thirds also favor congressional hearings on the subject – indicating broad interest in more information about these activities. The public by 58-39 percent supports the...

The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ Jayce Henderson, Amanda VanAllen, Will Cantine and Carrie Halperin FOREIGN AFFAIRS: ABC News’...

Far-Reaching Anti-Abortion Bill Passed

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted this evening to pass legislation to ban abortion after 20 weeks, except in what Democrats assailed as “narrow” cases of incest of a minor, rape, and health of the mother, prompting a partisan debate on the House floor...

Tea Party Fight Brewing in Alaska

Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Alaska Tuesday, ensuring there will be a Republican primary in the race to run against Sen. Mark Begich, a Democrat.

Can Immigration Reform Help Economy?

The immigration reform bill drawn up by the Senate Gang of 8 would boost the economy and lower the deficit, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office says in a report out today. The newly released, and highly anticipated, report from the government’s nonpartisan bookkeeper comes as...

Watch: Military Explores Putting Women in Combat

Leaders collect data to measure impact of opening the front lines to women.

McCaskill 'Proud' to Join Ready for Hillary

WASHINGTON — Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill got a more than three-year head start on the 2016 election, lending her support today to an effort to draw Hillary Clinton into the next presidential race. McCaskill signed on with the group Ready for Hillary, a super PAC...

Ben, From Ben & Jerry's, Wants to Stamp Your Dollar

Ben Cohen wants to stamp your dollar. That’s because he doesn’t think so much money – corporate money, in particular – should be spent on influencing U.S. elections. The connection may seem tenuous, but bear with him. Cohen, the “Ben” of Ben & Jerry’s ice...

Did Passing Immigration Reform Just Get Tougher?

The fate of immigration reform hinges on how House Speaker John Boehner handles the issue. And on Tuesday, he laid down a significant marker on how the House will move forward.

Reid: House Will Face Immigration Pressure

The House will face pressure to pass immigration reform no matter what John Boehner says, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters on Tuesday. “I have talked to my four Democrats, the Gang of Eight. And I have told them, ‘Concentrate on the Senate. Don’t,...

Rep.: Male Fetuses Pleasure Themselves

ABC News’ Brooke Kettler reports: At what age do young boys begin sexual self-exploration? As early as 15 weeks in utero, according to Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas. “Watch a sonogram of a 15-week baby, and they have movements that are purposeful,” said Burgess, a former...

Rahm Emanuel's Super Sweet Bat Mitzvah Trip

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is celebrating two important birthdays this week, and neither of them will show up on MTV. Last Friday, the mayor and his youngest daughter, Leah, embarked on week-long commemorative trip to Israel to celebrate her bat mitzvah. Going on a trip...

JFK Eternal Flame to Burn in Ireland

The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame generated new light today. Part of the flame was taken by torch from the presidential memorial at his gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery and is being transported to New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland.

Watch: NSA Director Defends Secret Surveillance Programs

Gen. Keith Alexander tells Congress at least 50 potential terrorist attacks have been thwarted.

John Boehner Wasn't Always Tied to 'Hastert Rule' on Immigration

Caving to pressure from Republicans in his caucus, House Speaker John Boehner has suggested he won’t allow a vote on an immigration bill that lacks the support of a majority of Democrats and a minority of Republicans. Boehner’s requirement that a majority of House Republicans...

Watch: Biden Pushes White House Gun Control Priorities

Vice president urges Congress to pass laws strengthening background checks on all gun purchases.

Watch: Kennedy Eternal Flame Heads to Ireland

The Irish Army takes fire from JFK's Arlington Memorial to his ancestral home.

Justice Dept. Document Details Guantanamo Prisoner Names, Status

With transparency in the national spotlight, the Obama administration named the 46 Guantanamo detainees being held indefinitely and the detention status of all 166 prisoners. Though the names of the Guantanamo detainees have been public for years, the Justice Department list released Monday identified for...