Nation Mar 28 Man shot by police after drawing weapon at U.S. Capitol WASHINGTON — A U.S. Capitol Police officer was shot Monday at the Capitol Visitor Center complex, and the shooter was taken into custody, Capitol officials and police said.
Politics Mar 23 Ryan slams ‘ugliness’ in politics amid Trump-driven chaos WASHINGTON — This year's political campaigns are discouraging and risk alienating people from government and dimming their hopes for the future, House Speaker Paul Ryan says in a speech aiming to describe "what politics can be."…
Politics Jan 21 Why Ted Cruz is a pariah among fellow Republican senators WASHINGTON — Republican senators are confronting an unsettling possibility: Sen. Ted Cruz, their least favorite colleague, stands within reach of becoming the party's presidential nominee and standard-bearer.
Nation Jan 12 New surge of familes from Central America prompted immigration raids WASHINGTON — A spike in families and children arriving at the U.S. southern border from Central America has prompted fears of another border crisis like the one that dominated national news during the summer of 2014. That could roil an…
Politics Jan 07 Democrats furious over Obama administration deportations WASHINGTON -- Congressional Democrats confronted White House officials on Thursday over holiday-season raids seeking Central American immigrants for deportation, accusing the administration of spreading terror through immigrant communities.
Politics Jan 06 House vote to send health law repeal to Obama for first time WASHINGTON — After dozens of failed attempts to undo President Barack Obama's health care law, the GOP-led Congress will finally put a bill on the president's desk Wednesday striking at the heart of his signature legislative achievement.
Politics Jan 02 Health care repeal vote to open a partisan 2016 in Congress 2016 will finally be the year when Republicans put legislation on President Barack Obama's desk repealing his health care law.
Politics Dec 30 House Intelligence chair seeks answers on NSA spying report WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday his committee will look into a report the U.S. spied on the Israeli prime minister and in the process swept up communications with Congress.
Politics Dec 16 Intel panel: Not checking if Ted Cruz released classified info WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Wednesday he has asked his staff to look into whether Texas Sen. Ted Cruz released classified information during Tuesday night's GOP presidential debate.
Politics Dec 15 Ryan tells GOP there’s agreement on tax and spending bill WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders and the White House have reached agreement on a massive year-end tax and spending package, House Speaker Paul Ryan told GOP lawmakers late Tuesday, urging support for the legislation that delivers GOP wins but also includes…