Senate GOP proposes much smaller Sandy aid package

While Democrats seek $60.4B in Sandy aid for N.Y., N.J. and others, Senate Republicans propose giving $24B

• Dec 20, 2012

Robert Bork, failed high court nominee, dies at 85

Nixon administration official who fired Watergate prosecutor at president's behest was hero to the right after 1987 court rejection

• Dec 19, 2012

Does Boehner's "Plan B" have the votes to pass?

House Speaker promises that his fallback bill will pass tomorrow, but some House Republicans aren't on board

• Dec 19, 2012

Obama sets up gun violence task force

Vice President Joe Biden will lead the commission that the president says will present recommendations in January

• Dec 19, 2012

Obama: GOP keeps finding ways to say no on cliff

President says Newtown shooting should give Republicans "sense of perspective"; Boehner casts Obama as un-serious

• Dec 19, 2012

Choice to replace Inouye may have long-term impact

The late Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, represented the state since it became one. His replacement could serve just as long

• Dec 19, 2012

"Fiscal cliff" deal: Historic or more hairball?

John Dickerson: If Obama and Boehner want to make history, they'll need a bold breakthrough

• Dec 19, 2012

The middle-class tax hikes in Obama's "fiscal cliff" plan

The president insists on protecting the middle class in "fiscal cliff" negotiations, but some of his proposals would raise their taxes

• Dec 19, 2012

Panel: "Systemic" failures at State in Benghazi attack

Independent probe of State Dept. mistakes in Benghazi attack doesn't blame one person or cite any specific violation

• Dec 19, 2012

Obama tapping Biden for gun violence policy review

In aftermath of Newtown massacre, VP to lead administration-wide effort to formulate approaches to make such shootings less likely

• Dec 19, 2012

Boehner unveils "Plan B" as "fiscal cliff" deadline looms

House speaker announces backup legislation in case he and the president cannot strike a deal in the fiscal cliff negotiations

• Dec 18, 2012

Most predict "major problems" if "cliff" isn't averted

CBS News poll: More than half of Americans say there will be "major" economic problems if Washington fails to reach a deal

• Dec 18, 2012

Panetta: For sake of troops, act on "fiscal cliff"

Defense Secretary says "greatest risk" to U.S. defense is lack of budget certainty; calls on Congress to "make the right decision" and resolve budget issues

• Dec 18, 2012

Obama coalesces support for gun control

The president called a pro-gun Democratic senator who came out in favor of gun control.

• Dec 18, 2012

Petraeus mistress won't face cyberstalking charge

Justice Department drops investigation into whether Paula Broadwell stalked romantic rival online

• Dec 18, 2012

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