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Supreme Court Justice Ted Cruz? Suggestion That Donald Trump Appoint Republican As His Nominee Should Scare Democrats

Cruz being nominated to the Supreme Court, as a House leader suggests, would be the stuff of nightmares for Democrats.

Exclusive: Large Majority Of US Senate Pushes Obama To Boost Israel Aid

Eighty-three of the 100 senators signed a letter asking for an increase to the current $3 billion per year, led by Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Chris Coons.

Republican Energy Committee Chairs Shutter Fundraising Committee Bankrolled By The Fossil Fuel Industry

Republicans leading Congress’ energy panels used a fundraising committee to raise cash from industries they regulate.

US Cybersecurity Falls Short With NASA, State Department Among Worst Performing Agencies, Report Finds

NASA and the State Department seem to be the least prepared to handle data breaches, a risk firm's report said.

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Who Is Chuck Grassley? US Senator To Block Hearing On Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says he won't schedule a hearing on any Supreme Court nominee during a presidential-election year.

House Republicans Float Controversial Budget Plan

The $3.9 trillion proposal would help House Speaker Paul Ryan unite the GOP behind a detailed policy plan ahead of November’s elections.

Alphabet’s Google Urging Congress To Speed Up Introduction Of Self-Driving Cars On American Roads

The head of its self-driving car program is urging Congress to grant national auto safety regulators new authority to speed up their introduction on U.S. roads.

Obama Adviser Deese To Lead White House’s Supreme Court Process

Brian Deese was involved in leading the administration’s bailout of the U.S. auto industry and making budget deals with Congress

A nuclear submarine prepares for docking at its base in Washington.

US Nuclear Weapons: Amid Threats From Russia, China, North Korea, $450B Modernization Program Pushed

That's how much would need to be spent to replace the U.S. nuclear deterrent — and send a strong message to Russia, China and North Korea, the Pentagon says.

Supreme Court Controversy Update: Sandra Day O'Connor Says Obama Should Name Scalia's Replacement

The first female Supreme Court justice broke with Republicans on the issue of Antonin Scalia's replacement.

Bernie Sanders 'Presumptuous' On Race Relations, Congressional Black Caucus Member Says

The Vermont senator said Thursday night race relations would "absolutely" be better under his presidency than they have been.

Obama's Final Budget: $4.1T Proposal Seeks Money To Fight ISIS And Would Tax The Rich, Eliminate Sequestration

The budget would largely cover a year in which he will no longer be president, and the plan is unlikely to garner support from Republicans.

Exclusive: New US Bill Being Drafted To Reform Human Trafficking Rankings

The proposal will call for significant changes in how Washington grades global efforts against modern slavery, its House sponsor says.

Boeing Defense Jobs In St. Louis At Risk As Kuwait F-18 Super Hornet Deal Left Uncertain

Congressional delays on a multibillion-dollar defense deal are threatening hundreds of production line jobs in St. Louis.

Grand Jury Indicts Leader Behind Controversial Planned Parenthood Videos: Report

Two people face charges of tampering with government records after secretly recording videos inside a Planned Parenthood clinic.

Obama Immigration Executive Action Update: Supreme Court To Review President’s Immigration Actions

A group of 26 states filed a lawsuit with the court, accusing the president of abusing his authority by circumventing Congress.

Amid Terror, Gun Violence Debate, Economy Is More Concerning For Americans, New Study Finds

Terrorism and gun violence were viewed as lesser worries in results of a Gallup poll released Thursday.

A Pakistani F-16 flies over the country's national flag.

Was US-Pakistan F-16 Deal Stopped? Congress Acts Over Fears Of Civilian Casualties

Pro-Indian lobbyists on Capitol Hill are thought to have asked Congress to stop the sale of eight F-16 Fighting Falcons to Pakistan.

King Abdullah Rejects Republican Invitation To Address House And Senate Lawmakers At Retreat

The king of Jordan could not meet with President Barack Obama this week due to scheduling conflicts, a White House official said.

Obama Fossil Fuel Fight? In State Of The Union, Obama Champions Science, Pushes For Climate Change Action

The president said people who do not believe in climate science will be lonely in his last State of the Union address Tuesday night.

2016 State Of The Union Live Stream: Watch President Obama Deliver His Last SOTU To Congress

As the president embarks on his last year in office, he is scheduled to address Congress at 9 p.m. EST Tuesday.

When Will Obama Close Guantanamo? With State Of The Union, President Has One Year Left To Fulfill Promise

With the start of President Barack Obama's last year in office, he's been cutting down Guantanamo's population, hoping to get it closed.

What Time Is The 2016 State Of The Union? How To Watch, Speech History And Other Cool Facts

The president is scheduled to deliver the last of his annual addresses to Congress at 9 p.m. EST Tuesday.

Will US Use Ground Troops Against ISIS? House Democrats Seek Compromise With Republicans

Several have proposals that would formally authorize the president to use ground troops in the fight against the Islamic State group.

Did Obama Diss Bernie Sanders? President's Gun Standards Could Mean He Wouldn't Support Sanders

Bernie Sanders, who has been criticized over his record on gun measures, could be in conflict with the president if he becomes the nominee.

College Costs 2016: Wealthiest Schools Could Risk Tax-Exempt Status Under New Financial Aid Proposal

“Potentially billions of dollars are at stake, and that gets people’s attention.”

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