Democrats: We must better explain what it means to be a Dem
By KEN THOMAS Democrats are struggling to answer a simple question — “What’s a Democrat?” — and must do a better job of explaining their core values to voters, according…
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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…
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.…
FACT CHECK: What’s happens if Homeland Security shuts down?
By ERICA WERNER and ALICIA A. CALDWELL Spending for the Department of Homeland Security hangs in the balance as Congress fights over immigration matters in the agency’s annual funding bill.…