McConnell seeks to capitalize on attacks on wife

Senate Democrats and Republicans are set to renew their battle over whether to confirm Richard Cordray as the first director of the new consumer financial watchdog agency, with Republicans once again expected to marshal the votes to block his ...

Democratic and Republican senators have filed hundreds of amendments to a landmark immigration bill that will face its first votes this week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Rodney Vandenberg was the first to greet Republican Sen. Deb Fischer when she dropped by the Falls City's Chamber of Commerce office last week. He wasted no time bracing her about immigration, an

First the Republican-led House approved a federal budget that's heavy on spending cuts. Then the Democratic-controlled Senate approved one that leans more toward tax increases. Then at last, President Barack Obama put out his own budget plan, two months late, ...

Described by President Barack Obama as a trailblazer, Sri Srinivasan has bright chances to become the first ever Indian-American to serve as a US federal judge.

Joined at the dinner by his wife, first lady Michelle Obama, the president gently knocked Republicans for not working with him on policy priorities and made a rare reference to his race when urging the opposition party to be cooperative.

Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has urged Republicans to stay optimistic in his first major speech since losing the 2012 White House race.

At first glance, it seems Republicans are verging on a blunder.

In his first interview since being defeated in last November's poll, the former Republican presidential nominee said his months on the campaign trail were "exciting and thrilling", with "ups and downs". "But the ride ends, and then you get off," he said. "And ...