Boehner raises possibility of Homeland Security shutdown
House Speaker John Boehner is raising the possibility that the Department of Homeland Security may shut down at month’s end because of a budget impasse, and blaming Senate Democrats if…
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Feds subpoena records pertaining to departing Oregon gov.
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation Friday over a deepening influence-peddling scandal surrounding his fiancée and on the same day the U.S. Attorney’s Office issued…
Republicans say Obama giving immigrants ‘amnesty bonuses’
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Millions of immigrants benefiting from President Barack Obama’s executive actions could get a windfall from the IRS, a reversal of fortune after years of paying taxes to…
Congress clears Keystone XL pipeline bill, setting up veto
By DINA CAPPIELLO The Republican-controlled Congress approved a bill Wednesday to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto…
Obama sends Congress request for military force against IS
By NEDRA PICKLER and DAVID ESPO President Barack Obama sent Congress legislation Wednesday to authorize military force against Islamic State fighters, asking lawmakers to “show the world we are united…
Obama to send his new war powers request to Capitol Hill
By DEB RIECHMANN and NEDRA PICKLER The White House was ready to share with lawmakers Tuesday its plan to seek authority for the use of military force against the Islamic…
Lawmakers seek to wrap up costly tribal relocation program
By FELICIA FONSECA The rolling hills of northeastern Arizona where cornfields lined a watering hole and sheep grazed in the distance were home to Susie Robinson and her extended family.…
Markets unnerved by Greek leader’s tough talk on bailout
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Investors hammered Greece’s markets Monday after the country’s new government renewed a pledge to seek bailout debt forgiveness and dubbed the rescue package a “toxic fantasy” —…