Paul Ryan tells abortion opponents to broaden coalition

Republican congressman and former vice presidential nominee tells anti-abortion rights group that it should expand its outreach

• Apr 12, 2013

White House doubts North Korea's nuclear capabilities

Mistakenly declassified intelligence report on North Korea's nuclear threat prompts officials to downplay assessment

• Apr 12, 2013

How to tell what Hillary Clinton is thinking about 2016

The key is not necessarily to watch her every move; instead, keep an eye on her orbit

• Apr 12, 2013

WH approves more aid for Syrian opposition

New aid package to increase humanitarian assistance, non-lethal fighting equipment provided to Syrian rebels; announcement expected in coming days

• Apr 11, 2013

Report: Ky. Democrat says liberal group taped McConnell meeting

Liberal super PAC eavesdropped on - and taped - a meeting of Mitch McConnell and his campaign staff, says Louisville Democrat

• Apr 11, 2013

Posthumous Medal of Honor awarded to Korean War POW

Army chaplain who died as a prisoner of war during the Korean conflict was referred to as a "shepherd in combat boots," President Obama said

• Apr 11, 2013

Ex-congressmen to conduct extraterrestrial hearings

Six former members of Congress are being paid $20,000 each to preside over five days of hearings on extraterrestrial engagement with humans

• Apr 11, 2013

Senators say balance is key in bipartisan gun bill

Manchin and Toomey are not exactly household names across America, but they may have found a way to tougher gun control legislation

• Apr 11, 2013

First vote set on Senate gun bill amid GOP resistance

As some Republicans threaten a filibuster, senators are poised to vote to begin debate on gun control bill

• Apr 11, 2013

Poll: Most back path to citizenship in immigration plan

Nearly two-thirds of Americans support a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, a new poll finds

• Apr 11, 2013

Manchin, Toomey on gun bill: "We've done it right"

Senators defend their bipartisan measure to expand gun background checks, say Newtown families pleased at legislation

• Apr 11, 2013

Obama and GOP senators discuss issues over dinner

The president and a dozen GOP senators dined at the White House in search of common ground on a range of issues

• Apr 10, 2013

Guess who's not coming to dinner?

John Dickerson: Why the president may need to break bread with Democrats - not Republicans - if he wants to sell his budget

• Apr 10, 2013

Thousands rally across U.S. for immigration bill

Tens of thousands of immigrants and activists rallied nationwide in protests aimed at pressing Congress to approve immigration measures

• Apr 10, 2013

Senate confirms Sally Jewell as interior secretary

87 senators vote to confirm Jewell, CEO of outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment Inc., as the next head of the Interior Department; 11 senators oppose the nomination

• Apr 10, 2013

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