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One might expect Republican senators to cheer the prospect of a colleague becoming the party's presidential nominee.
Senate ends GOP filibuster over judicial appointmentThis is another important victory for the Administration, and the American people.
Key trio now leading closed talks on health billAs a Senate vote on health-care legislation nears, talks are taking place in a setting that is anything but unusual in Washington: Three senators are working on the bill behind closed doors.
More in Congress question Afghanistan policyCongressional skepticism over the Obama administration's plans for Afghanistan mounted Sunday as three senators questioned whether more troops should head there and one lawmaker called for a withdrawal timeline.
N.Y. governor to introduce gay marriage billNew York Gov. David Paterson plans to introduce legislation this week to legalize same-sex marriage, reviving a bill that died in 2007 and still faces strong opposition in the Legislature.
Sen. Jim Bunning won't run for re-electionSen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky says he will not run for a third term in 2010, citing a lack of campaign money.
Ensign defends silence over affairRepublican Sen. John Ensign is apologizing for the pain his extramarital affair has caused but is withholding detailed comment on the issue.
Dems: We will move forward on health overhaulSenate Democrats alone cannot pass President Barack Obama's ambitious overhaul of how Americans receive health care, a top lawmaker acknowledged on Sunday.
Senate takes up concealed weapons measureA measure taken up by the Senate Monday would give people the right to carry concealed weapons across state lines as long as they obey the concealed gun laws of the state they are visiting.
Eight months on, Franken set to be sworn inFinally joining the Senate, Democrat Al Franken is awaiting "an awfully emotional" Tuesday when he is sworn in.
What's So Super About a Supermajority?WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are about to reach the magical threshold of 60 votes, allowing them in theory to sweep aside Republican delaying tactics.
Senate panel readies gov't insurance optionSenators on a key committee are putting the finishing touches on a government health insurance option that they hope will win broad support among Democrats and the public.
$106 billion war-spending bill goes to ObamaCongress sends President Barack Obama a massive spending bill aimed at ensuring that the military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan won't run out of money in the coming months.
McCain: Obama needs to get tougher on IranSen. John McCain tells TODAY that the president isn't talking tough enough about the disputed presidential election in Iran.
N.H. legislature approves gay marriageNew Hampshire legislators have approved a measure that would make it the sixth state to allow gay marriage.
The twilight of Sen. Robert ByrdAge is finally catching up with West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd in the winter of his 54-year career in Congress.
Tillman's parents fault new Afghanistan generalThe parents of slain NFL star Pat Tillman say the general being put in charge of military operations in Afghanistan covered up circumstances surrounding their son's death.
Obama to discuss Supreme Court vacancyPresident Barack Obama is planning to meet with top Senate leaders from both parties Wednesday to discuss prospective replacements for retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter.
Congress rejuvenates Clinton-era cop programA community policing initiative that President Bill Clinton created and President George W. Bush tried to curtail is making a strong comeback under the new Democratic administration.
Obamas made $2.7 million last yearPresident Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, millionaires from his best-selling books, made $2.7 million last year and paid just under one-third of their adjusted income in federal taxes.
N.Y. governor to introduce gay marriage billNew York Gov. David Paterson plans to introduce legislation this week to legalize same-sex marriage, reviving a bill that died in 2007 and still faces strong opposition in the Legislature.
Blagojevich pleads not guilty at arraignmentThe former Illinois governor has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges that accuse him -- among other things -- of trying to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat.
Vermont lawmakers legalize gay marriageThe Vermont Legislature on Tuesday legalized gay marriage in the state by overriding the governor's veto.
Federal grand jury indicts Rod BlagojevichOusted Gov. Rod Blagojevich was indicted Thursday on charges of trying to auction off President Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat along with new corruption allegations that he tried to extort a congressman.
Indictment imminent for BlagojevichAn indictment is expected as early as Thursday charging ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich with presiding over state government awash in political corruption.
Vermont Senate panel OKs gay marriage billA state Senate committee unanimously approved a gay marriage bill Friday, moving Vermont one step closer to allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.
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