Immigration bill sails through Senate, has little hope in House

Comprehensive reform bill finds strong bipartisan support in upper chamber but the GOP-led House may not even vote on it

• Jun 27, 2013

Texas gov.: Abortion bill filibuster hijacked democratic process

Texas Gov. Rick Perry asked the National Right to Life convention to use "grace and civility" in fight against "pro-abortion" individuals

• Jun 27, 2013

Senate expected to approve historic immigration bill

A vote on final passage is set for Thursday afternoon; House speaker Boehner says the House will not take up what Senate passes

• Jun 27, 2013

Lax regulation found in wake of fertilizer plant blast

Federal agency investigating deadly explosion at Texas plant to tell senators industry falls under "patchwork" of weak standards

• Jun 27, 2013

Wendy Davis on abortion law filibuster: Bill could have a "devastating impact"

Texas state senator speaks about her nearly 13-hour filibuster to block a restrictive abortion bill

• Jun 27, 2013

Will the GOP embrace marriage equality?

John Dickerson: Is the Republican Party doomed if it doesn't?

• Jun 27, 2013

What's next for California after Prop. 8 case dismissed

The Supreme Court left the fate of same-sex marriage in California up to state officials - a seeming victory for gay rights advocates

• Jun 27, 2013

Goree Island, Senegal

CBS News' Major Garrett photographed the former slave trading depot President Obama that will visit during his trip to Africa

• Jun 26, 2013
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Gov. Perry calls 2nd special session of Texas abortion bill

Perry orders lawmakers to meet again after first attempt by Republicans to pass strict abortion measures was thwarted by senator's filibuster

• Jun 26, 2013

DOMA, Prop 8 rulings draw favor from the left, fury from the right

Responding to Wednesday's Supreme Court rulings, both Democrats and Republicans acknowledge the debate over same-sex marriage continues

• Jun 26, 2013

Court strikes down key part of DOMA, dismisses Prop. 8 case

Rulings amount to significant gay rights gains, even as court dodges fundamental issue of marriage equality

• Jun 26, 2013

Poll: Weiner tied with rivals in close NYC mayor race

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., is about even with two other Democratic candidates running to replace NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, according to a new poll

• Jun 26, 2013

Duckworth shames IRS contractor for questionable disability

Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Iraq war veteran and double amputee, tells IRS contractor, "Shame on you...you broke the trust of veterans"

• Jun 26, 2013

For Democrats, it's already legacy time

Major Garrett: President Obama's summer of 2013 will help define the Democratic debate in 2016

• Jun 26, 2013

Woman arrested jumping White House fence

Diane Wilson was wearing an orange jumpsuit and protesting Guantanamo Bay when she was arrested

• Jun 26, 2013

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