Immigration Reform 2014: Spanish-Language Press Knocks Republican ‘Citizenship Lie’
The Los Angeles-based newspaper blasts the House of Representatives for using citizenship as a tool to stall immigration reform.
Negotiators Hope To Agree On U.S. Appropriations Bill By Week's End
Lawmakers need to agree on the fine details of how to spend the more-than-$1 trillion federal budget to avert another shutdown.
Immigration Reform And Other Issues To Watch In 2014
Immigration reform, a Republican-led Senate and federal tax reform? Some of these things could happen. Others probably won't.
Ted Cruz To Canada: Sorry! But I’m Renouncing My Citizenship
The junior senator from Texas may have signaled his intentions by renouncing his Canadian citizenship.
Obamacare Website, Carlos Danger: Democrats’ Most Embarrassing Moments Of 2013
Obamacare website problems, an intrusive NSA and sex scandals added to a drama-filled year for the Democrats this year.
'Wetbacks,' 'Cantaloupe Calves': Republicans' Most Embarrassing Moments Of 2013
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and the tea party did their best to make 2013 a memorable one for the Republican Party.
Festivus: The Best Of Rand Paul’s Twitter Grievances
In honor of Festivus (remember "Seinfeld"?) The Kentucky senator airs his grievances against Congress, his dad, and new Sen. Cory Booker.
House Not Passing A 2013 Immigration Reform Bill Is How Republicans Will Win Senate, Says Ted Cruz
The Texas senator also suggests that if the House GOP wants help getting legislation through in '14, it should not pass immigration reform.
Obama Hopes 2014 Is Comprehensive Immigration Reform's Breakthrough Year
The president said he isn't brooding about failing to pass immigration reform in 2013, but that it's among his efforts for next year.
Obama Holds Press Conference Today: Where To Watch
Before heading off on a Hawaii vacation, President Barack Obama will hold a news conference today and take questions.
4 Reasons Taxpayers Should Be Angry Budget Deal Fattens Pentagon
The sequester cuts trimmed the Pentagon's enormous budget. But Congress' budget deal does just the opposite.
Sen. Tom Coburn’s 2013 Wastebook Shows How The Government Lives Large, Or Is Simply Careless With Taxpayer Money
An Oklahoma senator highlights 100 projects that amount to about $30 billion in wasteful spending.
White House Maintains 'No Negotiation' During Debt Ceiling Debate
U.S. Rep. Ryan says Republicans don't want to leave the debt ceiling negotiation empty-handed. The White House says they will have to.
Democrats Will ‘Reluctantly’ Vote For Budget Deal, Says Schumer
Republicans don't like the spending increase; Dems would've liked to have unemployment insurance extended. But neither wants another shutdown.
Immigration Reform 2013: Conservatives Convinced Boehner Ready To Sell Out After Budget Deal
Immigration reform advocates are smiling: A budget deal has the speaker at war with conservative groups -- and the reform goal may benefit.
House Passes Bipartisan Budget Deal
The bill was passed overwhelmingly with a vote of 332-94, and it will now head to the Senate, which is poised to pass it next week.
Boehner To Conservative Groups: 'You've Lost All Credibility' And 'I Don't Care What You Do'
The House speaker stood his ground on Thursday, shunning some conservative groups and questioning their methods.
Boehner Blasts ‘Ridiculous’ Conservative Groups Opposing Budget Deal
The House speaker said conservative groups opposing deal are using Republicans, and the American people, for their personal goals.
Budget Conference Committee Delivers, But Are The Votes There?
After the budget deal, the hard work begins: trying to pass the bill in the Tea Party-dominated House and Democratic-led Senate.
Congressional Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Budget Deal
A two-year deal was announced Tuesday by the lead congressional budget negotiators.
Budget Conference Committee: No Deal This Week, Negotiations Continue
And all the cliches apply: knock-on-wood, fingers-are-crossed etc.
Immigration Reform 2013: Dems Tell Obama: Pause Deportation If You Want Congress To Act
Democratic lawmakers wrote the president, saying that stopping deportations will boost their coalition's efforts in Congress.
Budget Deal, Farm Bill And Other Legislation On Congress' Huge To-Do List For December
The 113th Congress adjourns soon with no immediate fiscal deadlines, but its to-do list is pretty hefty.
Immigration Reform 2013: Opponents Not Happy With Boehner’s New Hire Rebecca Tallent
Some Republicans say the House speaker has declared his support for amnesty by hiring the Bipartisan Policy Center's Rebecca Tallent.
4 Outrageous GOP Claims Of What Could Happen If Obama Continues Ignoring Laws
The House Judiciary committee spent one day hearing claims that Obama may be acting outside the law and may be overthrown.
Immigration Reform 2013: California Advocates To Occupy Kevin McCarthy’s Office
Kevin McCarthy, majority whip and third-ranking House Republican, recently said that immigration reform won't get a vote because of a time crunch.
House Judiciary Sets Hearings On Obama Acting Unconstitutionally
House Republicans are ready for another attack on Obama, who they say is violating his oath to faithfully execute the laws.
Budget Conference Committee: Even A Small Deal Proves Difficult
While the sequester spending cuts remain in place, lawmakers try to find an alternative -- and that's proving elusive.
Conservatives Target Obamacare With Cyber Monday Ads
Here’s a Cyber Monday ad some bargain hunters were probably not expecting to see.
Immigration Reform 2013: Obamas Meet Fasting Activists
The president spent 30 minutes with the activists who are hoping Congress takes up immigration reform.
