Immigration bill has better chances than gun bill, Schumer says

Immigration reform bill has a broader base of support in Congress and among Americans than gun legislation, senator argues

• Apr 18, 2013

Sanford, Democrats rip each other in new ads

Weeks before a special election in S.C., Sanford slams Dem opponent as a union pawn; Democrats fire back, hitting him on ethics and trustworthiness

• Apr 18, 2013

Ricin suspect charged; once impersonated Elvis for senator

Suspect formally charged with making threats against the president; FBI confirms presence of ricin in letters

• Apr 18, 2013

Senate "hits pause" indefinitely on gun bill, Reid says

Chances of passing gun control legislation were scuttled after bipartisan compromise on background checks was blocked Wednesday

• Apr 18, 2013

Obama, Cantor offer kind words about political foes

In essays for Time Magazine, president praises Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., House majority leader praises Vice President Biden

• Apr 18, 2013

Obama's Labor nominee pledges an open mind

Labor secretary nominee Thomas Perez sought to defuse claims by some Republicans that his views on labor and business are outside the mainstream

• Apr 18, 2013

Obama tells Boston: "You will run again"

At interfaith service, president encourages Boston and the nation to show resolve in the wake of marathon bombing

• Apr 18, 2013

New McConnell ad links Obama "allies" to secret recording

McConnell campaign ties Obama to controversial Kentucky PAC, declares McConnell "Obama's number one target"

• Apr 18, 2013

Arrest made in ricin mailing investigation

Mississippi man Paul Kevin Curtis arrested in connection with letters to president and senator suspected of containing poison ricin

• Apr 18, 2013

Background checks voted down; Senate gun bill in peril

Senate votes down critical gun bill amendment, prospects of gun bill dimming

• Apr 18, 2013

Mark Sanford's latest gaffe is one too many for the GOP

National Republicans cut ties with Sanford after a series of damaging revelations about his already-controversial personal life

• Apr 18, 2013

Why Newtown wasn't enough

Dickerson: Gun control advocates won't win until senators fear them as much as they fear the NRA

• Apr 18, 2013

Obama dines and talks issues with Senate Democrats

White House said Obama, senators discussed immigration, the economy and the need for the House and Senate to find a compromise on the budget

• Apr 17, 2013

Arrest made in connection with ricin-laced letters

Letter sent to president and two sent to Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker tested positive for powerful poison that can kill when inhaled

• Apr 17, 2013

Newtown father, Obama say shame on Congress

After Senate rejects expanded background checks for gun purchases, Obama stands with Biden and Newtown families; calls it "a pretty shameful day for Washington"

• Apr 17, 2013

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