Ginsburg: Same-sex marriage shows Constitution's genius
Supreme Court justice said equality has always been central to the Constitution, even if society has only applied it to minorities over time
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Supreme Court justice said equality has always been central to the Constitution, even if society has only applied it to minorities over time
President Obama says his proposed action in Syria is unpopular but necessary, will address nation on Tuesday to make his case
Latest taxpayer-funded IRS video to surface mocks Trump's reality TV show "The Apprentice"; lawmakers again cry foul
The Vietnam vets and longtime colleagues find themselves on the same side, urging Congress to authorize a military strike on Syria
Despite the Obama administration's full court press, most lawmakers haven't decided whether to authorize military action in Syria
Sen. Rockefeller not happy U.S. taxpayers foot the bill for repeated rescues, even though Carnival is incorporated in Panama
As the Homeland Security Secretary steps down, she says the Boston bombings are a reminder that the U.S. can't prevent every terrorist attack
New data leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden says the agency has the ability to crack common types of encryption
U.S. instructs nonessential staffers to leave Beirut and urges private American citizens to depart Lebanon in new travel warning
Senior senator encounters vocal critics of push for military intervention in Syria crisis during Arizona town hall meetings
Republicans' fading support for U.S. military action is something that's been developing since the Iraq war wound down
Senate majority leader and House speaker have declined invitations to meet with a delegation of Russian lawmakers to discuss Syria
The president was scheduled to address the AFL-CIO and attend a $32,400 a plate fundraiser next week
The president, in Russia for the G-20 summit, phoned several senators who are undecided on whether to give him the authority to attack Syria
Senate Conservatives Fund says McConnell "refuses to lead" on defunding the health care law: "What good is a leader like that?"