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

Snowden hunt woes: Obama to blame?

CBS News Senior Correspondent John Miller addresses criticism of the president's handling of the episode

• Jun 25, 2013

Pritzker handily confirmed as commerce secretary

A 97-1 Senate vote puts Penny Pritzker at the head of the Chamber of Commerce

• Jun 25, 2013

Supreme Court sides with adoptive parents over biological father

In a 5-4 decision, the justices determined the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act didn't apply in this case

• Jun 25, 2013

How the Senate hopes to bully the House on immigration

John Dickerson: With what could be 70 votes, senators are looking to the House to follow their lead on passing comprehensive immigration reform

• Jun 25, 2013

Paul Ryan: Snowden hunt shows White House is "incompetent"

Wisconsin Rebublican blasts Obama administration over handling of NSA leaks, IRS targeting of political groups

• Jun 25, 2013

Justice Dept. freezes funding to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Inspector General found mentoring group cannot account for $19.4 million tax dollars awarded by Justice Department

• Jun 25, 2013

Obama to lay out three-part plan for addressing climate change

With Congress effectively ignoring the issue, Obama moves forward with executive actions to reduce carbon emissions

• Jun 25, 2013

Massachusetts Senate special election: What to watch for

There may be one wild card left in the race to fill the seat vacated by John Kerry

• Jun 25, 2013

Kerry warns Russia on Snowden: "Respect the relationship"

The manhunt for NSA leaker Edward Snowden has turned into a diplomatic standoff between the U.S. and Russia

• Jun 24, 2013

Hong Kong hurt "trust" with U.S. by letting Snowden go, W.H. says

White House, supported by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, asks Russia to send Snowden back after Hong Kong didn't do so

• Jun 24, 2013

"Border surge" amendment sails through Senate

Senate votes through "border surge" amendment 67 to 27, paving the way for a full vote this week on comprehensive immigration reform

• Jun 24, 2013

House probe cries foul on Social Security disability claims

Disability program swamped post-recession, and that may be leading to higher approval rates, House investigation finds

• Jun 24, 2013

IRS targeting was more wide-ranging, agency head says

Danny Werfel said inappropriate IRS screening of groups seeking tax-exempt status was broader and longer-lasting than initially thought

• Jun 24, 2013

Court holds off on major affirmative action decision

Court sends affirmative action case back to lower court, plans to revisit issue next year

• Jun 24, 2013

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