Giffords in new gun-control ad: "Congress must act"

In new gun-control TV ad, former Ariz. rep. who nearly died in 2011 shooting rampage calls for universal background checks

• Feb 11, 2013

Pentagon announces extension of benefits to same-sex partners

Defense Secretary Panetta says benefits previously available only to heterosexual couples will be extended to same-sex partners

• Feb 11, 2013

Hagel confirmation votes to be held this week

The Armed Services Committee will vote on Hagel's nomination to be Defense Sec. on Tuesday; the full Senate could vote Thursday

• Feb 11, 2013

Report: Obama to bypass Congress on key issues

Obama is reportedly considering executive orders to set policy on gay rights, the environment, cybersecurity and other issues

• Feb 11, 2013

Giffords, husband to attend State of the Union

Former Ariz. rep. who was nearly killed in 2011 mass shooting to attend speech as guest of Sen. John McCain, Giffords' successor

• Feb 11, 2013

Poll: Since Obamacare rule enacted, fewer young people uninsured

Gallup poll shows that since Obamacare rule was enacted, more young people have health insurance coverage

• Feb 11, 2013

As Obama readies economic speech, defense cuts loom

The president's State of the Union is expected to focus on economic recovery, but one big question - the impact of sequestration - remains unanswered

• Feb 11, 2013

Graham threatens to hold up Hagel, Brennan votes

GOP senator says he'll put a hold on President Obama's nominees until the White House offers more details on Benghazi response

• Feb 10, 2013

U.S. cyber-robbed "every single day," Rogers says

House Intelligence chair set to re-introduce cyber security bill this week

• Feb 10, 2013

Cheney blasts "second-rate" Obama nominees

Former vice president tells a Wyoming gathering that President Obama's second-term national security nominees are "dismal"

• Feb 10, 2013

Economy to be focus of State of the Union, aides say

The president will stress the themes of his campaign rather than the themes in his inauguration speech

• Feb 9, 2013

Bush family emails hacked

Personal information from Bush family made public after hacker accessed email of former President George H.W. Bush's daughter

• Feb 9, 2013

Obama again warns Congress on sequester

In weekly addresses, president demands "balanced" replacement for the so-called sequester cuts, GOP senator pushes energy plan

• Feb 9, 2013

Karl Rove's courage

John Dickerson: Why it was brave - and smart - for him to challenge the tea party

• Feb 8, 2013

At State of the Union, Dems to send message on gun violence

More than 20 House Democrats will bring people affected by gun violence as guests to the president's speech next week

• Feb 8, 2013

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