Alex Kingsbury

Obama Slower Than Bush to Confirm Justices

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - November 6, 2009

President Obama has made 26 lower court nominations but only four have been confirmed. more >>

Military Contractors and the Perils of Outsourcing War

By Alex Kingsbury - Opinion - November 6, 2009

Allison Stanger discusses One Nation Under Contract. more >>

New Mental Health Policy Came Days Before Fort Hood Shooting

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - November 5, 2009

Three days before the shooting rampage, Lt. Gen. Robert Cone issued a new mental health policy. more >>

FBI Says Top Scientist Sold Secrets

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - October 30, 2009

A sting operation targeted Stewart Nozette, a former NASA scientist who helped find water on the moon. more >>

Federal Officials Revamp Illegal Immigrant Program

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - October 23, 2009

Changes to the program will rein in local immigration enforcers. more >>

Eve Ensler: <em>Vagina Monologues</em> Playwright Tackles Violence Against Women

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

Through her words and deeds, she earned a spot as one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

David Robinson: Former NBA Player Turns to Education

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

The Admiral is one of America's Best Leaders because of his work with the Carver Academy. more >>

Supreme Court to Decide Hot Button Issues

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - October 2, 2009

The Court will look hear cases on life sentences for minors, a cross on federal land, and more. more >>

Photo of Obama and Spain's First Children Causes a Stir

By Paul Bedard and Alex Kingsbury - Washington Whispers - September 25, 2009

The White House backtracks on the photo of the gothic-clad teenagers, but not before it goes viral. more >>

A Simple Plan for Killing al Qaeda

By Alex Kingsbury - Opinion - September 25, 2009

Howard Clark discusses How You Can Kill al Qaeda more >>

Postmaster General: Six-Day Mail Delivery Doesn't Make Sense

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - September 18, 2009

John Potter also says he is considering shutting down more facilities. more >>

CIA Works to Limit Number of Contractors

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - September 4, 2009

Government contractors are key (and controversial) players inside the world of intelligence. more >>

CIA Memo Reveals Flaws in Waterboarding's Legal Justification

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 26, 2009

The memo shows the technique used didn't follow the legal guidelines for "enhanced interrogations." more >>

Holder Names Prosecutor to Probe CIA Abuse Allegations

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 24, 2009

The attorney general selects Assistant U.S. Attorney John Durham for the position. more >>

Michael Leiter Works to Keep Tabs on Terrorists

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 14, 2009

The head of the National Counterterrorism Center's work is little known but deadly serious. more >>

U.S. Postal Service Fights for Survival

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 14, 2009

The bad economy and the shift to electronic communication could lead to the death of snail mail. more >>

Details of IRS Deal With UBS Expected Friday

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 5, 2009

The government is trying to crack down on Swiss bank accounts and other offshore tax havens. more >>

Janet Napolitano's Tough Job at Homeland Security

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - July 24, 2009

Everything from terrorism to tornadoes falls under Napolitano's department. more >>

A Smooth Road Ahead for Sotomayor

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - July 20, 2009

Democrats appear to have the votes to put her on the Supreme Court. more >>

Declassified Documents Reveal KGB Spies in the U.S.

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - July 17, 2009

Alger Hiss, Elizabeth Bentley, and Bernard Redmont are the subjects of scrutiny. more >>

Sotomayor Hearings Will Focus on Gun Rights

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - July 13, 2009

Sen. Jeff Sessions said the Second Amendment is a likely topic for the second day of hearings. more >>

Obama's Justice Department Renews Civil Rights Fight

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - June 30, 2009

Eric Holder has made fighting discrimination a priority. more >>

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of White Firefighters

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - June 29, 2009

The Supreme Court ruling could make Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation process more slippery. more >>

Violence Spikes as U.S. Troops Withdraw From Iraq's Cities