The White House and congressional leaders are hoping to clinch as early as Monday a two-year budget deal that sets spending limits for the Pentagon and domestic programs.
Congress always finds a way to swerve away from the brink just as the country nears default on its bonds. But this time, political turmoil may be increasing the danger that Congress won't act in time.
The Democratic presidential candidate testifies Thursday in what could be one of the most closely watched congressional hearings ever. It's a pivotal moment in the 2016 campaign — and for the GOP.
The National Immigration Justice Center and Detention Watch Network say they reviewed government inspection documents for 105 detention facilities run by public and private entities.
As legislators fail to find solutions to mass shootings, evangelical minister Rob Schenck thinks religious groups have a part to play in educating people about guns and their relationships with them.
Donald Trump implied George W. Bush shared in the blame for Sept. 11, and then Trump and Jeb Bush fought about it on Twitter. But both candidates have big vulnerabilities.