Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Congress' Longest-Serving Woman, To Retire
The Maryland Democrat has served in the Senate since 1987 and was the first woman to chair the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Funding Homeland Security: Where Do We Go From Here?
President Obama late Friday signed a stopgap measure to keep the department running for another week, but the tussle over his executive action on immigration, linked to the funding, is not over yet.
Congress Agrees To Maintain Homeland Security Funding — For A Week
The Senate approved a bill that funded Homeland Security through Sept. 30. The Republican leadership in the House decided to move forward with a more limited bill, but that failed.
Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the Senate will vote no later than March 3 to override the veto. But Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override the veto.
Justice Department Appeals Ruling Blocking Obama's Immigration Plan
The Department of Justice filing says a federal judge lacked authority to issue an injunction on President Obama's executive action on immigration.
White House Asks Congress For War Powers To Fight ISIS
The new Authorization for the Use of Military Force, or AUMF as it's known, bans the use of U.S. forces "in enduring offensive ground combat operations."
Is Now The Time To Fix Rather Than Scrap Obamacare?
Many of the problems with implementation of the Affordable Care Act over the past year and a half are rooted in the complexity of the law. Now, some people say the root causes need attention.
Pope Francis To Address Congress During U.S. Trip, Boehner Says
House Speaker John Boehner says Francis will address lawmakers on Sept. 24 during his first papal visit to the United States.
Alberta Premier Says Keystone XL Pipeline Benefits U.S. And Canada
Alberta's leader is in Washington to lobby Congress and the Obama administration to push ahead with the controversial pipeline.
Life In The 'New' Washington: In Your Face! No, In YOUR Face!
The 114th Congress so far has displayed all the dominant traits inherited from its parents — the 113th and 112th Congresses. It's all about honoring past promises and settling old scores.