Voters choose candidates in primaries in several states

Primaries are held in several states as Republicans try to position themselves to capture control of Senate

• May 20, 2014

Mitch McConnell wins Kentucky GOP Senate primary

The Senate minority leader didn't have much of a challenge from Matt Bevin, but may face a tougher contest in Nov. against Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes

• May 20, 2014

Justice Dept. to reveal drone memo

WH signals it will reveal memo on legal justification for using drones to kill U.S. citizens suspected of terrorism overseas

• May 20, 2014

Michelle Obama promotes arts education

The first lady hosted a White House talent show featuring students who participate in the Turnaround Arts program

• May 20, 2014

Chris Christie to cut pension payments to balance budget

"It is about survival," says New Jersey's Republican governor after announcing controversial move

• May 20, 2014

White House aide headed to Phoenix VA hospital to investigate scandal

Rob Nabors, who the White House has charged with helping VA Secretary Eric Shinseki look into alleged deaths at VA hospitals

• May 20, 2014

John Boehner defends shutting down immigration idea

Despite the calls of one Republican to move forward on an immigration reform proposal, the House Speaker said now isn't the time

• May 20, 2014

Judge says corruption trial against Bob McDonnell and wife can proceed

The former Virginia governor and his wife should be tried together in their corruption case, a judge ruled

• May 20, 2014

Former Chris Christie aide "dumbfounded" by bridge scandal

Matt Mowers spoke to New Jersey lawmakers investigating the traffic jam scandal that's engulfed the governor's administration

• May 20, 2014

Michelle Nunn has uphill fight but a head start in Georgia

Taking a position on Obamacare is a particularly delicate situation for the Democratic front runner in her Senate race

• May 20, 2014

Obama to continue focus on economy, job creation

The president will meet with executives and announce another global investment summit

• May 20, 2014

Mitch McConnell's primary tests tea party, conservatives

Kentucky's Senate GOP primary is Tuesday's highest-profile contest pitting establishment conservatives against the tea party

• May 20, 2014

Strong fundraising for congressional Democratic committees continues

Thanks to President Obama's help, House and Senate Democrats are pulling in more than their Republican counterparts

• May 19, 2014

Sen. Thad Cochran's children "shocked" at use of ailing mother's photo

Rose Cochran, who has dementia, was photographed without permission by a conservative blogger

• May 19, 2014

What did Obama know about the VA hospital scandal and when?

The White House is facing increasing scrutiny about what the president knew about wait times at VA hospitals

• May 22, 2014

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