Cruz urges GOP to use debt ceiling fight for Obamacare changes

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says legislation raising the debt ceiling is Republicans' best leverage to tinker with the nation's healthcare law

• Oct 6, 2013

Obama open to name change for Washington Redskins

President says team names such as the Redskins offend "a sizable group of people" in AP interview

• Oct 5, 2013

Most furloughed Pentagon civilians ordered back to work

Defense chief announces measure passed by Congress to ensure military gets paid during shutdown applies to most Pentagon civilian employees

• Oct 5, 2013

Despite glitches, Obama urges patience with Obamacare site

President talks problems with Obamacare website rollout, Iran nuclear negotiations, and GOP freshmen in AP interview

• Oct 5, 2013

House approves back pay for furloughed federal workers

While there's no movement to end the overall shutdown, the Senate is expected to pass the back pay bill before Congress recesses

• Oct 5, 2013

N.C. conservatives explain support for government shutdown

Residents in district with Republican congressman say they worry about country's debt, Congress' intransigence

• Oct 5, 2013

New details on Capitol car chase driver emerge

Law enforcement sources confirm Conn. mother told police she was a prophet, Obama would place her city on "lockdown"

• Oct 5, 2013

Clinton: Shutdown shows "scorched earth" politics

Former secretary of state said that it's difficult to recall a time when politicians were willing to risk "so much damage to the country to pursue their own agendas"

• Oct 4, 2013

Colo. federal workers on shutdown: "We've been abandoned"

Colorado's 5th congressional district has one of the highest concentrations of federal workers in America; its Republican congressman is an opponent of Obamacare

• Oct 4, 2013

Shutdown negotiations: What's the end game?

Republican demands have shifted during the government funding debate, making it unclear how the shutdown will end

• Oct 4, 2013

Shutdown takes a toll as lawmakers search for answers

Members of Congress remain stalemated on Day 4 of the government shutdown; "this isn't some damn game," House Speaker Boehner says

• Oct 4, 2013

Obama decries shutdown while grabbing a hoagie

The president and vice president walked from the White House to a nearby sandwich shop to grab lunch and draw attention to the shutdown

• Oct 4, 2013

Ranger berated by GOP Rep. at WWII memorial gets backup

Vice President Biden called the Park Service ranger to say how proud he is, and a petition on Change.org demands apology from congressman

• Oct 4, 2013

Car chase driver apparently suffered from emotional issues

Investigators searching for what triggered frightening car chase between White House, Capitol as information on driver emerges

• Oct 4, 2013

Nancy Pelosi calls for Republicans to "take back" their party

House minority leader says Republicans' strategy on Obamacare is a "non-starter," calls actions by party "very, very harmful"

• Oct 4, 2013

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