Fast-Track Trade Measure Clears Key Senate Hurdle
The 65-33 vote comes two days after senators rejected a measure to take up the bill giving President Obama fast-track trade authority.
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Jeb Bush Fully Walks Back: 'I Would Not Have Gone Into Iraq'
After days of shifting positions on whether he would have gone to war in Iraq, even knowing what we know now, Jeb Bush did an about-face, saying definitively that he would not have gone in.
White House Move To Protect Nest Eggs Sparks Hopes And Fears
The Labor Department will draft new rules requiring retirement advisers to put consumers' best interests first. The industry warns that low-income people might lose out on financial planning advice.
Court Throws Out Nun's Sabotage Conviction For Nuclear Site Break-In
Sister Megan Rice's case gained attention after supporters said the 85-year-old nuclear activist was being held in unfair conditions.
GOP Split Over Bill To Let Immigrants In U.S. Illegally Serve In Military
Some members of Congress would like to allow immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally when they were children to serve. But some Republicans are threatening to hold up a key defense bill over it.
Army General Overthrows President Of Burundi In Apparent Coup
An army general says he has overthrown the president of the tiny African nation. The apparent military coup follows weeks of unrest over the president's plan to be re-elected to a third term.
Train Derailment Highlights Amtrak's Infrastructure Needs
Amtrak was created in the 1970s to allow several private railroads to get out of the passenger business. Experts say that while its safety record is generally good, it needs upgrading.
The Morning After: Lawmakers Vote To Reduce Amtrak Funding
In Philadelphia, an Amtrak train derailed on Tuesday. But in Washington on Wednesday, transportation supporters still could not get the House on track for providing more funding.
Senate Reaches Deal To Vote Thursday On 'Fast-Track' Trade Bill
The deal calls for separate votes on bills that Democrats had wanted to move as a single package, with a vote on a customs bill that includes safeguards championed by Sen. Charles Schumer.
Chicago Wins Bid For Obama Presidential Library
The Barack Obama Foundation announced Tuesday the bid from the University of Chicago — in the president's adopted home town — beat out proposals from Hawaii, New York and another Chicago university.