Sen. Jeff Bingaman to retire
Five-term Democrat from New Mexico will not seek re-election, making him the fourth Democratic senator to end his Senate career in this Congress
Politics
Obama condemns violence in the Middle East
President urges government restraint as protesters gather in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen
HI proposal to sell Obama birth certificate dies
Officials: State barred from selling private records; Bill's creator says birthers' requests for copies down to a trickle
House Continues Work on Spending Bill
Republican-Led Effort Would Impose Big Cuts on Domestic Programs
Wisconsin protests
Scenes from Wisconsin as teachers and other opponents of Gov. Scott Walker's budget plan take to the streets.
Boehner Tones Down "So Be It" Comment
In Press Conference, Boehner Says "I Don't Want Anyone to Lose their Job," Says Democrats Trying to Force Government Shutdown
Firefighter refused call to Tucson shooting
Rescuer cited political views in refusing to join crew responding to Jan. 8 attack, memos show; Team was not first to respond
Wis. gov: I took "bold political move" on budget
Protests continue against bill to end collective bargaining; Scott Walker says, "We can't balance the budget by raising taxes"
Former senators weigh in on government shutdown
Washington Unplugged: Byron Dorgan and Bob Bennett recall December '95 shutdown, call it "huge mistake"
Obama talks jobs with Jobs, other tech leaders
President tries to get leaders of companies like Google and Facebook behind push to keep spending on high-tech initiatives
Rep. Lewis reflects on Medal of Freedom honor
Washington Unplugged: Civil rights leader honored by President Obama
Palin: I'm "still thinking about" 2012
In Long Island speech, Palin slams Obama's budget plan, says she hasn't decided about a 2012 presidential bid
Giffords speaking more, "recognizes everybody"
Family friend says congresswoman shot Jan. 8 "continues to speak more and improve" in grueling daily therapy
Madame Tussauds debuts U.S. presidents exhibit
D.C. wax museum opens revamped exhibit that shows all the presidents together for the first time
Budget battle in wisconsin spurs mass protests
Democratic state senators have reportedly left the state to protest a plan that curtails public workers' benefits
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers say
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Ex-Florida congressman sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying case
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
5 EU nations planning to follow U.S. with deportations to third countries
FlyDubai captain tells survival story to India's leader: "I was fighting for my life"
