On sequester, Boehner tells Senate to get "off their ass"

House Speaker says they've passed two bills to avert budget cuts and the Senate needs to act

• Feb 27, 2013

Sequester impact real but not overnight, Obama says

President visits Virginia shipyard to emphasize the ways the impending budget cuts will impact the economy

• Feb 27, 2013

WH not "hopeful" sequester will be averted

Senior administration officials are saying they're expecting the budget cuts to happen as scheduled Friday night

• Feb 27, 2013

Hagel sworn in, calls sequester a "reality"

After tense confirmation process, Chuck Hagel started work as defense secretary Wednesday morning

• Feb 27, 2013

Biden on gun safety: No more excuses

Pushing gun control agenda in meeting of attorneys general, Biden says pro-gun lobby is "looking to build roadblocks" but voters demand "concrete action"

• Feb 27, 2013

Can Rodman's "basketball diplomacy" worm its way into N. Korea's heart?

Outlandish former NBA star takes turn as unlikely envoy to North Korea amid rising nuclear tensions

• Feb 27, 2013

Will the Voting Rights Act survive the Supreme Court?

The court hears arguments today about whether the nearly 50-year-old law is still constitutional

• Feb 27, 2013

Gun control fight entering final round in Senate

Senate committee poised to take up four bills amid quest for bipartisan compromise; NRA goes after Chuck Schumer

• Feb 27, 2013

Kelly wins Dem. nod for ex-Rep. Jackson Jr.'s seat

Former Illinois legislator Robin Kelly captured the Democratic nomination in the race to replace disgraced ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

• Feb 26, 2013

Boehner blasts "outrageous" mass release of illegal immigrants

House speaker says it's "hard to believe" release of illegal immigrants was the most sensible way to save ahead of sequestration

• Feb 26, 2013

Will sequestration really be that bad?

With cuts looming on March 1, they could eventually be averted 3 weeks later when Congress deals with yet another "cliff"

• Feb 26, 2013

What do conservatives have against Christie?

The N.J. governor, who's been mentioned as a presidential contender, has reportedly created a rift with conservatives over guns

• Feb 26, 2013

Hagel confirmed as defense secretary

After delays, protests, and controversy, the Senate finally finds the votes to confirm Obama's choice for defense secretary

• Feb 26, 2013

Dozens of Republicans sign brief backing gay marriage

Supporters of same-sex marriage hope presence of prominent Republicans will sway conservatives on Supreme Court

• Feb 26, 2013

Could Texas become a swing state?

A group of former Obama campaign staffers thinks the reliably Republican state can become competitive

• Feb 26, 2013

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