Benghazi attack: Bipartisan report spreads blame

Senate Homeland Security Committee says State Dept., Pentagon, White House all fell short in providing security at diplomatic compound

• Dec 31, 2012

Deal to avert milk price hike may not come up for vote

After months of warning against a temporary farm bill fix, agriculture committee leaders reached a one-year extension deal

• Dec 30, 2012

"Fiscal cliff" and other predictions for 2013

A panel with Joe Klein, Dee Dee Myers, Peggy Noonan, and Michael Duffy

• Dec 30, 2012

Durbin: "Cliff" deal still possible despite chasm

In final days before year's end deadline, Durbin, Coburn talk possible end-game scenarios for "fiscal cliff"

• Dec 30, 2012

The "fiscal cliff": What to expect if there's no deal

President Obama and Congress are back in town to deal with the so-called "cliff"; what happens if they can't avert it by the Dec. 31 deadline?

• Dec 29, 2012

Idaho Sen. Crapo won't fight DUI charge

U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo, who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, doesn't plan to fight the charges, says spokesman

• Dec 28, 2012

Senate approves $60.4 billion Sandy aid bill

The measure on an aid package for victims of Hurricane Sandy cleared the Senate on a 61-33 vote

• Dec 28, 2012

Obama "modestly optimistic" about a "cliff" deal

It appears President Obama and congressional leaders are inching closer to a deal before Tuesday's "fiscal cliff" deadline

• Dec 28, 2012

Poll: Nearly half support legalization of marijuana

The shift in public opinion was reflected on Election Day in Colorado and Washington state

• Dec 28, 2012

Warantless surveillance bill passes Congress

The Senate failed to pass an amendment to the post 9-11 bill that would show if Americans have been swept up in surveillance

• Dec 28, 2012

Obama, congressional leaders to meet on "cliff"

With no deal imminent, last-ditch talks to take place on Friday; House will hold session on Sunday

• Dec 27, 2012

Reid: Time is running out to avert "cliff"

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid did say there is one way to avoid the Jan. 1 tax hikes, and it's up to House Speaker John Boehner to act

• Dec 27, 2012

George H.W. Bush 1924-2018

A look at the life of the 41st President of the United States, Ambassador, Congressman, World War II veteran, and patriarch of a political dynasty

• Apr 24, 2018
• 60 photos

The filibuster fight: Same story, roles reversed

While Democrats are threatening to weaken the filibuster and Republicans are protesting, we've seen a similar scene play out before

• Dec 27, 2012

Teetering on "cliff," lawmakers gear up for new talks

No deal in sight as Obama heads back to Washington for renewed negotiations over "fiscal cliff"

• Dec 26, 2012

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