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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., heads to the weekly Senate Republicans policy luncheon on March 19, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (credit: T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)

Lawmakers Ready To Unveil Immigration Deal

A bipartisan group of senators is almost ready to share with colleagues and voters an immigration overhaul crafted over several months.

2013/04/15

File photo of a gun. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Background Checks For Gun Buyers Win More Backing

With the Senate set to begin debate on gun control legislation this week, a proposal to expand background checks for gun buyers picked up some key Republican support over the weekend. But it may not be enough to ensure the measure is adopted.

2013/04/15

Washington Nationals mascot Teddy Roosevelt wins the president's race for the first time during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals Announce ‘Bill’ Taft as Fifth Racing President

The Washington Nationals will announce William Howard Taft as the fifth racing president at Nats Fest Saturday afternoon.

2013/01/25

File photo of a polar bear. (credit: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Senate Votes On Polar Bear Carcasses In First Roll Call Since September

Congress is back in town after the election to find a way around automatic tax increases and spending cuts in January. But first, lawmakers are dealing with 41 polar bear carcasses.

2012/11/14

President Barack Obama speaks during a Democratic campaign fundraiser at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Feb. 16, 2012. (credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Calif. City Accuses Obama Campaign Of Not Paying $35,000 For Police Protection

Newport Beach may call the bill collectors on President Obama’s re-election campaign.

2012/07/31

Baggies of typical "bath salts" are seen on Jan. 24, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Lawmakers Not Keeping Up With New Drugs Despite ‘Bath Salts’ Ban

People are inventing so many new, legal ways to get high that lawmakers can’t seem to keep up.

2012/07/25

US President Barack Obama (L) and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton take part in a Plenary Session of the VI Summit of the Americas (Photo credit: EITAN ABRAMOVICH / AFP / Getty Images)

Obama, Clintons Deepen Political And Policy Ties

Once a tense rivalry, the relationship between President Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has evolved into a genuine political and policy partnership. Both sides have a strong incentive in making the alliance work, especially in an election year.

2012/04/29