December 20, 2015 VA nominee McDonald goes before Congress President Barack Obama's choice to lead the beleaguered Veterans Affairs Department is going before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a confirmation hearing as Congress considers a bill to help the next VA leader do his job.
December 20, 2015 DOJ refuses to investigate CIA for alleged spying on Senate Intel Committee Sen. Udall: 'We shouldn't let this drop'
December 20, 2015 Senators block election-year bill aiding hunters Republicans and liberal Democrats on Thursday blocked an election-year Senate bill that would help hunters and give a boost to Democrats facing tight re-election races in GOP-leaning states.
December 20, 2015 Senate Majority Leader Reid blocking votes on gun proposals Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid blocked a parade of campaign-season votes on gun rights on Wednesday that could have been a political thorn for Democrats seeking to retain control of the chamber in this fall's elections.
December 20, 2015 Rare Western bird known for mating dance could decide who controls Senate in Nov. An obscure, chicken-sized bird best known for its mating dance could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the U.S. Senate in November.
December 20, 2015 Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker dies Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, R-Tenn., has died. He was 88 years old.
December 20, 2015 Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker dies Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, R-Tenn., has died. He was 88 years old.
December 20, 2015 Poll finds faith in Congress at historic single-digit low Americans' confidence in Congress has never been so low.
December 20, 2015 FBI director confirms criminal probe of VA FBI Director James Comey confirmed Wednesday that the bureau's Phoenix branch has opened a criminal investigation of the Veterans Affairs Department.
December 20, 2015 Taliban threatened to kill Bergdahl? Hill sources skeptical of latest reason for keeping deal secret The Obama administration apparently is telling lawmakers that the Taliban threatened to kill Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl if the pending deal to free him was made public - but sources suggest that's no excuse for keeping Congress in the dark.
