Alleged NSA whistleblower: A Ron Paul supporter?

Edward Snowden, who claims to be the source behind a series of recent national security leaks, may have contributed to the 2012 Ron Paul presidential campaign

• Jun 10, 2013

Thomas Drake: The dark side of data and the NSA

The NSA whistleblower said Orwell's "1984" is real and now screamingly relevant

• Jun 10, 2013

Immigration: House, Senate looking for common ground

Comprehensive immigration reform is on tap in the Senate this week, but some lawmakers say they need to focus on a House-friendly bill

• Jun 10, 2013

Military sex assault "culture" needs new laws to change, lawmakers say

Rep. Speier and Sen. Gillibrand insist on taking power of sexual assault prosecutions away from military chain of command that "dropped the ball"

• Jun 9, 2013

Rep. Cummings: Proof clears WH of IRS targeting scandal

Top Democrat on House Oversight scolds GOP Rep. Issa for making "unsubstantiated allegations" and not "correcting the record when the evidence does not fit your narrative"

• Jun 9, 2013

Ayotte announces key support for Senate immigration bill

Republican senator becomes 60th expected vote in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, pushing the bill past the filibuster-proof threshold

• Jun 9, 2013

Obama: Pass immigration reform by "end of the summer"

As Senate begins floor debate, president commends bipartisan immigration proposals in both houses of Congress

• Jun 8, 2013

GOP pushes market-based student loan rate fix

Republican plan would tie federal student loan interest rates to government's borrowing cost; Democrats say it could be expensive for borrowers

• Jun 8, 2013

Obama and Xi conclude summit discussions

President Obama is said to have laid it on the line to President Xi Jinping about computer hacking emanating from China

• Jun 8, 2013

Cory Booker officially enters Senate race in New Jersey

Booker had previously intended to seek the seat in 2014, but the passing of Sen. Frank Lautenberg accelerated his timeline

• Jun 8, 2013

Amid complex relationship, Obama seeks cooperation with China

During a summit with new Chinese leader, President Obama said a stable and peaceful China is also good for the U.S.

• Jun 8, 2013

Gov't recommends 4 years in prison for Jesse Jackson Jr.

Former congressman had earlier pleaded guilty on criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to spend $750K in campaign funds on personal items

• Jun 7, 2013

John Dingell becomes longest-serving member of Congress

Congressional colleagues praise the 86-year-old Michigan Democrat for his 57 years and 177 days in the House

• Jun 7, 2013

Obama: "Nobody is listening to your telephone calls"

Amid debate about privacy issues, Obama says "you can't have 100% security and also then have 100% privacy and zero inconvenience"

• Jun 7, 2013

GOP, Dems react to jobs growth: Still digging out of "deep hole"

With modest jobs growth in May, both parties acknowledge the government should do more to spur on the economy

• Jun 7, 2013

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