Democrats win state Senate seat in Northern Virginia — and perhaps control of the chamber
(Jahi Chikwendiu / Washington Post)
Thousands of voters braved snow and bitter winds to cast ballots in an unusual, three-way contest.
US Rep. Lankford announces run for US Senate seat
(J. Scott Applewhite, File / Associated Press)
Republican U.S. Rep. James Lankford announced his candidacy Monday for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Sen. Tom Coburn who said last week he would resign the post at the end of this congressional session.
States take action on immigration as Congress stalls
At a time of federal inaction, state legislatures are taking the lead on immigration reform.
Congress wants delay in selling of historic post offices until federal report is completed
Lawmakers insert language in a spending bill to stop sales until a federal probe is completed.
Always in Vague
Obama’s NSA proposals are vague, but that’s no surprise: presidential power often resides in the vague.
Obama goal for quick revamp of NSA program may be unworkable, some U.S. officials fear
(Charles Dharapak / AP)
Some fear the president’s push to quickly revamp the phone-data collection program is unworkable.
Analysis: Congress aims to fix busted budgeting
(Bob Daugherty, File / Associated Press)
In President Ronald Reagan’s final State of the Union address, he slammed Congress for sending him a 14-pound, 1,053-page single spending bill. He warned lawmakers not to try his patience by doing it again.
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