Sen. Leahy looks for answers on pot
Judiciary Committee chairman plans for a public hearing and sends letter to Obama administration on the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws
The White House
Sandy relief funding hits speed bumps
Mid-Atlantic governors and congressmen call for immediate relief while House GOP leaders balk at administration's proposed aid package
George H.W. Bush headed home for Christmas?
The former president, who has been hospitalized for lingering effects of bronchitis, hopes to be home in time for the holidays
Clinton: "I really don't believe" I'll run in 2016
Secretary of State says she'll "continue to serve" the country, but "no intention" of launching another presidential bid
A "fiscal cliff" Christmas?
With "fiscal cliff" talks seemingly frozen, lawmakers have been told to plan on being in D.C. for Christmas
Elizabeth Warren assigned to banking committee
Incoming Democratic senator will help oversee Wall Street regulations after big banks spent millions against her
Scott Brown's farewell speech hints at comeback
Mass. Republican, who lost 2012's most expensive Senate race, says on Senate floor: "We may obviously meet again"
No shots fired from U.S. security during Benghazi attack
State Department says it did not give orders to withhold fire in Sept. 11 U.S. consulate attack
Jimmy Carter "okay" with legalizing pot
Former president reiterates support for decriminalizing marijuana, says he's in "favor" of legalizing it
Inching closer to a "fiscal cliff" deal?
The White House has offered some movement on taxes in their most recent proposal; GOP not sold on latest offer