Obama Cabinet 2013: Anthony Foxx To Get Transport Secretary Nod; Trade, Commerce Posts Next Up
Foxx is Charlotte's youngest elected mayor. The cabinet will likely round out with an Obama fundraiser and a close adviser.
Gun Control Debate: 65% America Thinks Senate Should’ve Passed Background Checks Bill
U.S. Sen. Manchin, D-W.Va., will resubmit a background check bill, and he is likely to get majority support from U.S. citizens.
Sequester Cuts 2013: House Votes To End Air Traffic Controllers Furlough, 361 To 41
A House of Representatives vote will keep air-traffic control towers open.
Obama Talks Immigration Reform At George W. Bush Presidential Library Dedication Ceremony
Speaking at the George W. Bush Library dedication, Obama says the former president deserves credit if comprehensive immigration reform gets done.
Watch Live: George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is being dedicated Thursday.
Jeb Bush 2016? Mama Barbara Doesn’t Think So
Former first lady Barbara Bush says her youngest son, Jeb Bush, is qualified to be president but doesn't think he'll run in 2016.
Gun Control News: States That Enacted Looser Laws Since Sandy Hook
These states have loosened their local firearms laws since the Newtown, Conn., incident last year.
Gun Control News: Americans Both Very Happy And Angry Bills Failed
In the survey, 51 percent of Republicans were very happy/relieved lawmakers didn’t pass a gun control bill, while 67 percent of Democrats felt very disappointed/angry.
Boston Bombing Investigation: House Committees To Probe FBI’s Investigation Of Tamerlan
Speaker Boehner says it's too early to tell if FBI underperformed when it investigated Tamerlan Tsarnaev 2 years ago.
Paul: Delay Immigration Reform Until Boston Bombings Are Understood
In light of the Boston Marathon bombings, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is calling for immigration reform that applies more scrutiny to people from high-risk parts of the world.
Immigration Reform Bill: 'Cruel To Use Boston Bombings To Derail Immigrants’ Dream,' Says Judiciary Chair
Sen. Patrick Leahy says America can welcome immigrants without compromising its security.
Immigration Reform Bill: What Judiciary Committee Members Are Saying
The 2013 immigration bill was unveiled to mixed reviews, some of them from members of the very committee now debating it.
Boston Bombing Suspects: Immigration Reform Skeptics Use Marathon Incident To Push Political Agenda
Conservative Republicans wasted no time in seizing the Boston suspects' non-American birth as a political tool.
Gun Control Debate: How Did The NRA Win? People, Not Money
After gun legislation failed in the Senate, the mantra that the NRA is all-powerful came back to life. So did the discussion on why it is.
Obama: 'The Gun Lobby's Lies Served A Purpose ... It Intimidated Senators'
The president says the failure of the background checks proposal is a "shameful day for Washington."
Senate Rejects Assault Weapons Ban, 40 To 60
Dianne Feinstein's assault weapons ban failed to pass in the Senate.
Background Checks Bill Rejected By Senate By 54-46
Five Democrats voted against background checks, while four Republicans crossed the aisle.
Lights Out For Sanford? NRCC Withdraws Financial Support
Mark Sanford will have to figure out how to beat Colbert Busch for House seat on his own.
Manchin: NRA Lied About Background Checks Bill
The Democrat says he is surprised the NRA is claiming his background checks bill will criminalize private transfer of firearms.
Reid To Vote For Assault Weapons Ban Amendment
The Senate majority leader, who had opposed reinstating the 1994 assault weapons ban, says "I chose to vote my conscience" this time.
Cruz, Grassley To Unveil Alternative Gun Control Plan
Along with preserving Second Amendment rights, the measure tackles mental health, gun trafficking, and school safety.
Gun Control Debate: Background Checks Bill Coming Up Short Hours Before Vote
On the final leg, Manchin pleads for nine Republicans to help pass the background checks bill.
Immigration Reform News: What To Expect In The 2013 Bill
Tougher border security including drone use, increased visa caps and more are expected in the upcoming immigration bill.
Immigration Reform 2013: What’s At Stake? Possibly A Future GOP Presidency
U.S. immigration reform presents an opportunity for Republicans to warm the hearts of -- and capture the votes of -- Latinos.
Gun Control Debate: Dems Short Of 60 Votes; Biden Steps In To Rally Troops
Vice President Joe Biden is reportedly personally calling senators to support the background checks compromise.
Gun Rights Group: ‘Gun Grabbers Have Stepped Into Our Trap’
"It will be fun to see Obama forced to sign [the [Manchin-Toomey legislation]," says the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
Gun Control Debate: Toomey, Manchin Need More Votes On Background Checks Bill
The NRA doesn't support the background-checks compromise, but the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms does.
Immigration Reform News: 2013 Bill Makes The Process Longer, More Expensive
The senator from Florida contended the measure would prod illegal immigrants to go home and seek entry to the U.S. legally.
What’s Next For Gun Control Debate? Amendment War
The open amendment process for the 2013 gun-control bill has begun. Here are key amendments to keep in mind.
Immigration Reform 2013 - Nearly 70% Americans Favor Path To Citizenship: Poll
In the latest sign of reform momentum, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is apparently preparing to offer his full support for the legislation.