Senate

Democrats Could Lose Senate, Biden Warns Party

Democrats are only four seats away from losing control of the Senate to Republicans in 2012, Vice President Biden warned supporters in a online appeal for donations Tuesday.

Republican Sen. Scott Brown: GOP's Planned Parenthood Cut 'Goes Too Far'

The Massachusetts Republican joins another GOP senator, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, in expressing concerns about a proposal to end federal funding for the organization.

Stopgap Spending Bill Approved by Senate

The Senate on Thursday approved another stopgap spending bill that cuts $6 billion more from the federal budget and keeps the government running until at least April 8.

Sen. Rand Paul Heading to Key Presidential Contest States

Rand Paul isn't talking about White House ambitions at this point, but his father, Rep. Ron Paul, says there's a 50-50 chance that he will run for president again in 2012.

The Gridiron Club's 2011 Political/Media Roast and Toast Lyrics

Here are the lyrics from every parody performed this weekend at the Gridiron dinner by nearly 100 journalists and a handful of vocally-blessed ringers with truly great voices.

Obama Calls for Passage of Workplace Fairness Act for Women

Rival Budget Bills Fail in Senate, Shutdown Countdown Begins

The impasse means that lawmakers will continue negotiations ahead of a March 18 deadline. That's when the current short-term spending measure expires and the government could shutdown without a new agreement.

Donald Trump Lashes Out at Lamar Alexander for Dissing His Presidential Chances

Trump said he didn't know Alexander personally and hasn't heard much about him -- "perhaps because of a certain ineffectiveness." Alexander had said The Donald has no chance of becoming president.