Alberta Premier Says Keystone XL Pipeline Benefits U.S. And Canada
Alberta's leader is in Washington to lobby Congress and the Obama administration to push ahead with the controversial pipeline.
Congress
Life In The 'New' Washington: In Your Face! No, In YOUR Face!
The 114th Congress so far has displayed all the dominant traits inherited from its parents — the 113th and 112th Congresses. It's all about honoring past promises and settling old scores.
Obama's Budget Proposal Lifts 2013 Caps, Adds Billions In Spending
The president's $3.99 trillion proposal, released Monday, calls for more spending on domestic programs, infrastructure and defense — and includes tax hikes the new Congress is unlikely to approve.
Netanyahu Speech To Congress Is High-Risk, High-Reward, Analysts Say
Israelis are watching the latest spat between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House — which could worsen his country's global standing, but win him votes in Israel's March elections.
States Continue Push To Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks
Although the Republican-led House decided not to vote to ban abortions after 20 weeks, 10 states already have such measures and more states are considering them.
House Approves Bill That Would Bar Federal Funding For Abortions
A bill that would prohibit using federal money to pay for "any abortion" or for "health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion" has been approved by the House.
'Tonight, We Turn The Page': Obama Lays Out 2015 Agenda
"It has been, and still is, a hard time for many" Americans, President Obama said in Tuesday night's State of the Union address. "But tonight, we turn the page."
State Of The Union: 5 Things To Watch
The prospects for passing major parts of President Obama's agenda are slim to none. So what kind of tone will he take toward Congress?
White House Seeks More Time From Congress On Iran
There is bipartisan support for sanctions — and a veto threat from the president. His chief of staff, Denis McDonough, says the White House would consider congressional action "later in the year."
Republicans Sort Their Priorities For The New Congress
The GOP will take over both chambers of Congress on Jan. 6, with issues like the Keystone XL pipeline, Obamacare and immigration reform likely to take priority.