Spitzer clears first hurdle in plunge back into politics

Former New York governor submits thousands of signatures by midnight deadline to get his name on ballot for NYC comptroller's race

• Jul 12, 2013

Has Bob McDonnell doomed his 2016 chances?

The Republican governor of Virginia is in hot water over questionable loans, donations and gifts from a campaign supporter

• Jul 12, 2013

San Diego mayor apologizes amid harassment claims

A prominent former supporter had accused Bob Filner of sexual harassment and urged him to resign

• Jul 11, 2013

Student loan negotiations hit major roadblock

Senators working behind the scenes to restore lower interest rates on federal student loans learned their emerging plan carries a hefty pricetag

• Jul 11, 2013

Reid, McConnell bicker over "nuclear option"

GOP holdup of the confirmation of some Obama appointees has Majority Leader Reid considering a rule change to break the impasse

• Jul 11, 2013

Teresa Heinz Kerry to continue recovery at rehab facility

Spokesman describes Secretary of State John Kerry and his family as "pleased" that her condition has been upgraded from fair to good

• Jul 11, 2013

Former State Dept. official discusses Benghazi

Victoria Nuland, former State Dept. spokeswoman nominated for an asst. secretary of state post, fielded questions on Benghazi during confirmation hearing

• Jul 11, 2013

Personal attacks make Palin "cheery"

The former GOP VP nominee is trading barbs with Alaska's Democratic senator after suggesting she may run against him

• Jul 11, 2013

House passes stripped-down farm bill

GOP-led House just barely rounds up votes for farm bill after taking out funding for food stamps

• Jul 11, 2013

Paul introduces bill to end U.S. aid to Egypt

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., proposes the first legislation stopping the $1.5 billion in aid since Egypt's president was forced out last week

• Jul 11, 2013

McCain, Schumer put positive spin on House immigration plans

Bipartisan leaders who shepherded immigration reform through the Senate aren't discouraged by slow-moving House process

• Jul 11, 2013

Poll: No arms to Syrian rebels, most Americans say

Use drones or cruise missiles to help Syrian rebels, voters in both parties say in a new Quinnipiac poll, but don't send them weapons

• Jul 11, 2013

Dim prospects for comprehensive immigration bill in House

Republicans don't expect piecemeal bills to hit House floor until September, months after Senate passed its comprehensive bill

• Jul 11, 2013

Obama to meet with McCain, Schumer on immigration

The meeting with the Republican and Democratic senators comes on the heels of a House GOP meeting on the issue

• Jul 10, 2013

Hagel to Congress: Fix sequester or "damage" military

The defense secretary wrote to the Senate Armed Services Committee strongly urging Congress to avert impending budget cuts

• Jul 10, 2013

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