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Boehner joins filibuster fight against Democrats
House Speaker John Boehner joined fellow Republicans in the Senate on Thursday in their battle to stop Democrats controlling that chamber from curbing ...
Senate backs quicker withdrawal from Afghanistan
Reflecting a war-weary nation, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday for an accelerated withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan after more than ...
NKorea preps rocket launch that would irk China
Satellite photos indicate North Korea has moved two sections of a long-range rocket in preparation for a launch that would alarm both its adversaries ...
Last House race brings 2012 election to an end
The last undecided House race has been called for the incumbent Democrat, bringing an unofficial close to the 2012 campaign more than three weeks ...
Nationals get Span from Twins for minor leaguer
With the addition of Denard Span, the Washington Nationals aren't just plugging a player into the lineup and moving on. He's like that nice new piece ...
Biden leads tribute to late Sen. Warren Rudman
Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday led a tribute on Capitol Hill to the late GOP Sen. Warren Rudman of New Hampshire, recalling him as "forthright, ...
White House 'cliff' offer gets GOP cold shoulder
The White House is seeking $1.6 trillion in higher taxes over a decade and an immediate infusion of funds to aid the jobless, help hard-pressed ...
Man arrested after incident with Romney motorcade
The Secret Service said Thursday a man interfered with a motorcade carrying Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney as his vehicle arrived at a ...
Obama and Romney together: Chili, not chilly
Three weeks after the election, Mitt Romney made it to the White House. For about 90 minutes. After an odd arrival in which a man rushed his SUV and ...
GOP: White House proposes $1.6T tax increase
Republicans familiar with a new White House offer on avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff say it looks almost exactly like President Barack Obama's ...
Greater email privacy won't hinder law enforcement
Over objections from law enforcement officials, the Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would require police to obtain a search ...
Biden, at Costco, calls for middle class tax cut
Vice President Joe Biden went on a Costco shopping spree Thursday and called for Congress to extend middle-class tax cuts as part of a deal to avoid ...
Senate panel OKs Obama choice for US commander
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved President Barack Obama's choice to be the top commander in Afghanistan. By voice vote Thursday, the ...
Republicans stepping in own way on immigration
After Mitt Romney's loss in the presidential election, Republicans quickly identified one of their mistakes as the party's dysfunctional relationship ...
Lawmakers threaten cutoff of Palestinian aid
A bipartisan group of senators warned the Palestinians on Thursday that millions in U.S. financial aid and its Washington office are in jeopardy if ...
AP sources: US close to shift on Syrian opposition
The Obama administration is preparing to recognize Syria's new opposition council as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people in the coming ...
Courts to hear challenges to Obama appointments
In a major test of presidential power, federal appeals courts are starting to hear legal challenges to President Barack Obama's decision to bypass the ...
Wizards beat Blazers for 1st win after 12 losses
After their worst start in history, the Washington Wizards became a national punch line. On TNT, Charles Barkley compared them with the Washington ...
NY mayor seeks more disaster aid for Sandy victims
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appealed to congressional leaders Wednesday for quick action on providing tens of billions of dollars in new ...
Study: US jails could handle Guantanamo detainees
The controversial detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, could be closed and the 166 detainees being held there could be absorbed safely by U.S.
NJ places Sandy costs at $37B in seeking US aid
Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday raised the estimate of New Jersey's costs of recovering and rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy to nearly $37 billion ...
Obama says he'll do what it takes to avoid cliff
The White House and a key congressional Democrat hinted at fresh concessions on taxes and cuts to Medicare and other government benefit programs ...
Senate gives green light to Pentagon green energy
The Senate on Wednesday gave the green light to the Pentagon's investment in green energy. By a vote of 62-37 on Wednesday, the Senate backed an ...
New blow for Rice: Moderate senator voices concern
A moderate Republican senator, vital to any White House hopes of getting U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice confirmed as secretary of state, said Wednesday ...
Zippers and "Bo-flakes" deck the White House
"Bo-flakes" featuring the first dog and ornaments fashioned from zippers are among the new twists on traditional favorites at the White House this ...