Congress

Scott Brown, Tagg Romney Not Running for Kerry Senate Seat

Both Scott Brown and Tagg Romney have announced that they will not seek election to John Kerry's Senate seat, vacated when Kerry became Secretary of State. More 

GOP Hammers Hagel in Confirmation Hearing

Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel faced tough questions from GOP senators today during his confirmation hearing. More 

Obama Confident Congress Will Pass Immigration Reform

In an interview with Spanish-language TV network Univision today, Obama said he believed Congress would pass immigration and gun control bills soon. More 

Senate Confirms John Kerry as Next Secretary of State

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., was confirmed today as the United States' next Secretary of State by the Senate, with a vote of 94-3. More 

Senators Propose Sweeping Changes to Immigration Laws

A bipartisan group of senators announced today a series of reforms to immigration laws that would give 11 million illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. More 

Paul Ryan: GOP Unafraid of Sequester Cuts

Paul Ryan indicated on "Meet the Press" today that the Republican party was unafraid of letting sequester cuts happen if Democrats do not cut a deal with them. More 

Obama Unveils 23 Executive Orders for Gun Control

In a White House event today, President Barack Obama announced he was issuing 23 executive orders aimed at dealing with gun violence issues. More