President Thein Sein visits the White House on Monday, Congressional probes of multiple scandals are continuing
Assurances do not satisfy Republican Congressman Paul Ryan
New questions have arisen concerning last year’s deadly attack in Benghazi, and America’s tax-collecting agency
Senator John McCain is calling for a special investigative committee to further probe the administration’s actions after the September assault
Overhaul faces intense opposition from other legislators, chiefly conservative Republicans
But former deputy head of US embassy in Libya says he was told nearest airbase was in Italy, too far away to be of any help
Senators could decide whether immigration reform will extend equal protections to homosexual immigrants
Some US lawmakers say United States could take action to protect Syrian civilians and hasten fall of President Assad
Overhauling America’s immigration system is a priority for the president
McCain, others call for tougher action against Assad regime
White House says US intelligence believes 'with varying degrees of confidence that Syrian regime has used chemical weapons on a small scale'
Patrick Leahy says Boston bombings should not be exploited for political purposes
Lawmakers will weigh in on a bipartisan proposal to overhaul America’s oft-criticized immigration system
Surviving suspect in last week’s Boston marathon bombing remains hospitalized and unable to speak
Sen. John McCain spars with Director of National Intelligence James Clapper during tense exchange at Senate Armed Services Committee hearing
Senate voted down a bipartisan proposal to expand background check requirements for firearms purchasers
Rare bipartisanship has emerged on both issues, boosting prospects for legislative action
Initiative put forth by Secretary of State Kerry has been met with mixed reactions from lawmakers
Compromise deal under consideration would require background checks at gun shows, on Internet, but exclude sales between friends and family
White House official says it is up to Pyongyang to change its posture and tactics
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