Politics Mar 15 When it comes to saving e-mails, Congress makes its own rules Members of Congress who are demanding Hillary Rodham Clinton's emails are largely exempt from such scrutiny themselves.
Politics Mar 04 Harry Reid wants Congress to delay Iran legislation WASHINGTON — Key Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Harry Reid announced their opposition Wednesday to fast action on a bill giving Congress final say on any nuclear deal with Iran.
Politics Feb 27 Congress approves bill to fund Homeland Security for a week WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a bill to ensure full funding of the Homeland Security Department for one week, sending the measure to the House just hours before the agency faces a partial shutdown.
Politics Feb 26 House GOP weighs short-term funding bill to prevent DHS shutdown Sounding a likely retreat, House Republicans weighed short-term funding Thursday to prevent a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security while temporarily leaving in place Obama administration immigration policies they have vowed to repeal.
Politics Feb 26 AG nominee Loretta Lynch passes Senate Judiciary committee Loretta Lynch won approval from a key Senate committee Thursday to serve as the nation's next attorney general, as divided Republicans clashed over her support for President Barack Obama's immigration policies.
Politics Feb 25 Congress offers bipartisan support to fund Homeland Security Senate Democrats have agreed to a Republican plan to fund the Homeland Security Department without the immigration provisions opposed by President Barack Obama.
Politics Feb 12 Boehner acknowledges possible Homeland Security Department shutdown WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner left open the possibility Thursday of a potential shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security because of a congressional impasse over immigration.
Politics Jan 28 Senate begins hearings for attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's attorney general nominee, Loretta Lynch, faces Senate questioners Wednesday as she seeks to become the first black woman to hold the nation's top law enforcement job.
Politics Jan 16 Republicans try to chart path to undo Obama’s immigration policies HERSHEY, Pa. — Not exactly brimming with confidence, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's going to try to push a House-passed bill to overturn President Barack Obama's immigration policies through the Senate.
Politics Jan 15 Newly elected Sen. Joni Ernst to give GOP response to Obama’s address HERSHEY, Pa. -- Republican officials tapped newly elected Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst on Thursday to deliver the party's formal response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, selecting a fresh face to represent the party at the start…