2013 Immigration Reform: ‘Focus Hasn’t Changed,’ Says White House
Press Secretary Jay Carney says Obama is still very much interested in getting an immigration reform bill out of both chambers of Congress.
Defund Obamacare: Good News For Republicans? Poll Shows Americans Still Dislike The Law
However, although most Americans disapprove of Obamacare, they are divided on what lawmakers should do about it.
Immigration Reform 2013: Remain In Session To Tackle This, Too, Says Pelosi
The Democratic leader encourages lawmakers to cancel recess and add immigration to the issues to resolve now.
Government Shutdown 2013: Pelosi Warns Of 'Strong Negative' Reaction If Republicans Don't Go For Compromise
The Democratic leader says her side wants a compromise to avoid a government shutdown, but has yet to see a GOP plan.
Government Shutdown 2013: House Delays Continuing Resolution Vote, Lacks Support
Eighteen days before a U.S. government shutdown, Republicans are arguing among themselves.
2013 Immigration Reform Makes Cantor’s Legislative Agenda, But Uncertainty Remains Over Undocumented
Top Republicans are talking about getting to work on immigration reform, but it's far from certain that this means it will actually happen.
Government Shutdown 2013: House Introduces Continuing Resolution To Fund Government Through Dec. 15
The bill doesn't include language to defund "Obamacare," but House GOP leadership included a concurrent resolution to do just that.
Government Shutdown: Cruz Warns House Leaders Against Using ‘Procedural Chicanery’ To Defund Obamacare
Another symbolic vote against Obamacare is meaningless, says the Republican senator, and will only prolong this "disaster" of a law.
Immigration Reform 2013: House Dem Leadership’s Game Plan – Apply Pressure, Keep The Issue Alive
Amid all the Syria talk, Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats want to keep attention on U.S. immigration reform.
Government Shutdown 2013: Conservatives Balk At GOP Leadership Plan To Force Senate Vote To Defund Obamacare
Some conservatives prefer a vote on a continuing resolution that funds the federal budget but doesn't include funding for Obamacare.
2013 Immigration Reform: House Dems To Sell Overhaul Bill As Deficit Reduction
How do you convince House Republicans to support immigration reform? A California Democrat has an idea: show them the money.
Bill Clinton Defends Obamacare, 'Impressed' By What He's Seen
The former president says if young people can afford to buy insurance, they should, because they won't always be young.
2013 Immigration Reform: Should The Undocumented Choose Between Citizenship And Legal Status?
As the House stalls on a path to citizenship, an analyst says letting immigrants choose which form of legalization they want could solve the issue.
Immigration Reform 2013: Evangelical And Labor Alliance Delivers 600,000 Signatures To Boehner’s Ohio Office
Advocates say Syria and budget negotiations are no excuse to push immigration reform to the back burner.
Some Democrats Worry Whether Military Action Is Required In Syria At This Time
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is among those who still needs some convincing.
Syria News: GOP Leadership To Act On Military Action Week Of Sept. 9
The GOP leadership says this time frame gives the president time to make his case to Congress and the American people.
Obama on Syria Chemical Weapons Attack: 'I've Decided The US Should Take Military Action'
The U.S. president says Congress will debate and take a vote after it returns from recess Sept. 9.
Syria News: Obama To Deliver Statement At 1:15 P.M.
Obama is expected to speak on the crisis in Syria.
Government Shutdown 2013: Republicans ‘Can’t Afford To,’ Says AFL-CIO
Republicans will play games, but back down in the end because follow-through would hurt their donors, says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
Immigration Reform 2013: White House Says Work Continues After Recess
Cecilia Muñoz, the president's point person on immigration, says she wants to make immigration reform a reality after the recess.
White House, Republicans At Budget Impasse As Government Shutdown Looms
With vast differences between the GOP and White House, Republicans say there’s little reason to continue the negotiations.
Immigration Reform 2013: House Gang Preps Comprehensive Bill For October Push
Comprehensive U.S. immigration reform may still happen this year, if this bipartisan group has any say about it.
Immigration Reform 2013: Napolitano Spread Arizona's 'Shameful Infection Of Nativism,' Say Day Laborers
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network calls on the next Homeland Security secretary to give more immigrants relief from deportation.
Debt Ceiling: Rubio Agrees Limit Must Be Raised, But Under One Condition
The Republican Florida senator says the debt ceiling can be raised if Democrats agree to balance the budget over the next decade.
2013 Immigration Reform: House Dems Ready To Make Concessions Like Senate, Says Gutierrez
Rep. Luis Gutierrez says he would vote for a bill including stronger border security, because of the risks immigrants take to unite or stay with their families.
Pro-Immigration Democrat Gutierrez Moves On Republican Territory In Virginia
House Democrat Luis Gutierrez, who is pro-immigration reform, goes on the offensive in Republican-held Virginia districts.
Defund Obamacare: Votes Still Not There, But Ted Cruz Insists
The Republican Texas senator says the fight to defund the health care law is likely to heat up in September.
Impeach Obama: Red Meat For The Base, Or Do Republicans Have Evidence?
Some Republicans have been threatening Obama impeachment proceedings, but do they really mean it?
Immigration Reform, Obamacare, The Economy: Just A Few Things Companies Like Facebook, Google And Much Smaller Businesses Want Resolved
Lawmakers left Washington in gridlock during the August recess. Back home, they will be told anything hurting the recovery is a bad idea.
What Do Young Republicans Think Of The Party Regarding Minorities, Women And Compromising?
Young Republicans are offering advice on how win national elections. Hint: Some believe in the art of compromise.
