Rick Perry: Late-term abortion ban "is going to pass"

After a filibuster defeated a Texas bill banning abortions after 20 weeks, Gov. Rick Perry says he's confident abortion opponents will win the rematch

• Jul 7, 2013

Russian official: Venezuela is Snowden's "last chance"

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff says disclosures about U.S. spying have "temporarily" set back ties with allies

• Jul 7, 2013

House will "do our own thing" on immigration, McCaul says

House Homeland Security chairman predicts earliest chance to reconcile with Senate immigration bill is end of 2013, early 2014

• Jul 7, 2013

George Bush: Immigration reform "has a chance to pass"

Former President George W. Bush says it's "very important" Congress fix a "broken" immigration system

• Jul 7, 2013

McCain: "Tough call" for Obama in Egypt

Sen. John McCain reiterates that he "reluctantly" supports suspending U.S. aid to Egypt

• Jul 7, 2013

On tour, Giffords' actions speak on gun control

Former congresswoman has already traveled over 8,000 miles this week encouraging political leaders from Alaska to Maine to have the courage to defy the NRA

• Jul 6, 2013

Kerry on boat during Egypt upheaval, State Dept. concedes

After repeated denials, State Department confirms Kerry was on his boat Wednesday afternoon as the crisis in Egypt unfolded

• Jul 6, 2013

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signs anti-abortion bill

Measure would require women to receive an ultrasound before receiving an abortion, but opponents have filed a lawsuit to block it

• Jul 6, 2013

GOP slams Senate "inaction" on student loan rates

After student loan interest rates doubled Monday, Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., calls on Senate to pass bill tying them to marketplace

• Jul 6, 2013

Where in the world is Col. Bristol?

Some Republicans want to know where the former military official is and what he knew about U.S. response on the night of the Benghazi attacks

• Jul 6, 2013

What will the House do on immigration reform?

Speaker John Boehner says the House will work its will on immigration, not just pass the Senate's bill - what exactly does he mean?

• Jul 6, 2013

U.S. touts democracy as Egyptian military takes over

State Department condemned the violence and called on all Egyptian leaders to condemn the use of force

• Jul 5, 2013

Bipartisan praise for June jobs report

WH hails new employment figures as sign of accelerating recovery; Republicans acknowledge some good news but warn Obamacare will drag down job growth

• Jul 5, 2013

For Republicans, no easy answers on Voting Rights Act

After the Supreme Court struck down a key provision in the Voting Rights Act, will the GOP embrace states' rights or court minority voters?

• Jul 5, 2013

U.S.-Egypt relationship uncertain after Morsi's ouster

After Egyptian military removed democratically elected president, questions surface about America's continued provision of $1.3 billion in annual military aid

• Jul 4, 2013

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