The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was claimed from a funeral home. That means we get could the official cause of death at any time. Fox and the New York Times reporting today that investigators believe the bombs were built in Tsarnaev's home. The New York Times reporting that the suspects had originally planned to blow themselves up on the Fourth of July, but changed their minds when the bombs came together more quickly than expected. Peter Doocy and Catherine Herridge reporting today... continue reading »

President Obama heads for Mexico today. He'll visit both Mexico and Costa Rica. He leaves for Mexico City at 11am. He'll be pushing immigration reform. Wendell Goler is at the White House, Doug McKelway is looking at recent Presidential personnel announcements.

41-year-old James Everett Dutschke faces a hearing today. He's accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama and others... continue reading »

There are pro-immigration rallies from coast to coast this May Day. Tens of thousands expected to rally in cities across the nation. It comes as the senate continues to work on a comprehensive immigration overhaul. That overhaul would make many of those living in the country illegally, legal citizens. Mike Emanuel reporting on the progress of the legislation.

Doug McKelway reports on the status of Guantanamo Bay. Prisoners there are on a hunger strike. The President yesterday insisted he still wants Gitmo closed. Many prominent republicans are opposed... continue reading »

President Obama will be joined today by First Lady Michelle Obama, VP Joe Biden and his wife Doctor Jill Biden for what they are calling a significant announcement on employment for veterans and military spouses.

1145EDT -- POTUS, VPOTUS, FLOTUS & Dr. Biden make "significant" employment announcement for veterans and military spouses. East Room. LIVE... continue reading »

The man accused of sending ricin poisoned letters to President Obama, Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi and an 80-year-old judge in Miss makes his first appearance in a federal court today. The FBI arrested 41-year-old James Everett Dutschke at his home in Tupelo Saturday. He faces life in prison. John Roberts reporting... continue reading »

President Obama to speak with Planned Parenthood at the annual gala in Washington today at 11:20. It's the first time a sitting President has addressed the group. James Rosen reporting.

1120EDT -- POTUS delivers remarks at the Planned Parenthood Gala. Washington Marriott Wardman Park. LIVE... continue reading »

Five United States Presidents will gather together today during "Happening Now" to commemorate the completion of the George W Bush Presidential Center including the Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas, TX.

Presidents Carter, George HW Bush, Clinton, Obama and George W Bush are set to speak. We'll take much of it live. Casey Stegall reporting and we'll talk to Dan Bartlett who served in the Bush administration.

1015EDT -- Motorcade arrives SMU, POTUS proceeds to backstage meet and greet and brief tour. OFFICIAL PHOTO ONLY... continue reading »

We're learning much more about the brothers who allegedly carried out the horrific Boston Marathon bombing as the number of casualties keeps rising.

Molly line reports today that the older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, killed in a shootout with police, came under the influence of a radical Muslim convert named Misha. Tamerlan's trip to Russia did set off alarm bells, but it wasn't apparently followed up... continue reading »

Religious fervor, and not ties to foreign terror groups now appear to be what drove Tamerlan and his brother Dzohokhar Tsarnaev to kill three and injure 180 in the attack on the Boston Marthon. Federal officials now say the brothers were motivated by their Islamic faith and not any connection to any Muslim terror group... continue reading »

It's been one week today since the terror attack on the Boston marathon. There will be a moment of silence to mark the moment at 2:50pm today.

There is also a funeral today for bombing victim Krystle Campbell at Saint Joseph's Church in Medford, MA.

Catherine Herridge is reporting on the investigation... continue reading »