Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes Obama administration's handing of bombing
A group of senators expected to introduce immigration reform legislation as early as Tuesday
Three US House Foreign Affairs subcommittees hold a joint hearing on 'Breaking the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nexus'
Chen Guangcheng says several of his family members have been beaten and threatened
Congressional subcommittee calls on Obama administration to do more than just issue stern warning statements to China and other nations
Lawmakers divided on consequences of planned withdrawal next year
Legislator says while threats are imminent, no major cyber security legislation has been enacted since 2002
Republican plan would balance budget in 10 years, but Democrats sharply criticize proposal
If the budget cuts "sequestration" go into effect the program will expect to serve fewer meals to seniors, those affected remain unclear
President Obama is calling on Congress to take action to prevent $85 billion in automatic spending cuts
Testifying before congressional committee, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs defends White House response to French military intervention
Outgoing defense secretary says there wasn't enough time for armed military assets to head off surprise attack
Vote could lead to a delay in a major showdown over budget and spending issues
The United States is in the grip of a widespread flu outbreak, with crises in Chicago and Boston
Republican-controlled House approves partial aid to storm Sandy victims after intense criticism, promises more aid later
Some members of Boehner's Republican Party had voiced concern about his leadership, but there was little opposition to him
President Obama welcomes passage of the bill, which averts massive tax increases and severe cuts to government spending
Reports say the deal would delay the fiscal cliff deadline by two months and extend Bush-era tax cuts for households making less than $450,000
Speaker of House John Boehner unable to muster enough votes in his own Republican caucus for bill
Decision complicates effort to reach compromise on looming financial crisis
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