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

Obama's adaptability on climate change and immigration

John Dickerson: On immigration reform, President Obama has ceded the lead to lawmakers; on climate change, he's bypassing Congress altogether

• Jun 26, 2013

Texas abortion bill fails after lengthy filibuster

Hundreds of jeering protesters crowd capitol to help stop Republicans from passing tough measure by midnight deadline

• Jun 26, 2013

Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decisions to be handed down

The court's remaining opinions will be announced today, including those involving the controversial issue of marriage equality

• Jun 26, 2013

Minn. lawmaker says sorry for "Uncle Thomas" tweet

Democratic state Rep. Ryan Winkler used term to refer to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after court's Voting Rights Act ruling

• Jun 26, 2013

Democrat Edward Markey wins Massachusetts special election

Longtime rep. beats former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez in close election to succeed John Kerry in the U.S. Senate

• Jun 25, 2013

Probe: IRS contractor won up to $500 million in questionable bids

House committee says Braulio Castillo was given priority by claiming 27-year-old disability and carefully choosing his company's location

• Jun 25, 2013

After Voting Rights ruling, Congress considers next step

Democrats say they are interested in restoring the law, but Republicans have been largely hesitant to comment on the court ruling

• Jun 25, 2013

Supreme Court strikes down section of Voting Rights Act

Divided court rules that provision of landmark civil rights law is outdated because of progress in race relations in America

• Jun 25, 2013

Report: IRS credit cards used for wine, pornography

Poor oversight by the Internal Revenue Service allowed workers to use agency credit cards, according to an agency watchdog report

• Jun 25, 2013

Obama says carbon pollution is "critical" part of Keystone decision

President says controversial oil pipeline cannot "significantly exacerbate" problem of carbon pollution

• Jun 25, 2013

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