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The waterboarding show The waterboarding show
Congressional negotiators agree on a ban, but the White House vows a veto.
Tim Grieve Dec 7, 2007
The Republicans who would've impeached Bush? The Republicans who would've impeached Bush?
Not so long ago, members of Congress put the rule of law above partisan politics and loyalty to the White House.
By Vincent Rossmeier Nov 26, 2007
Feinstein, Schumer to vote for Mukasey Feinstein, Schumer to vote for Mukasey
Feinstein accepts White House "confirm now, ask questions later" argument
Tim Grieve Nov 2, 2007
The ballad of Ramos and Compean The ballad of Ramos and Compean
How the anti-immigration right -- and Lou Dobbs -- turned two rogue Border Patrol agents into heroes and got Congress on their side.
By Alex Koppelman Sep 4, 2007
Hip, hip, CAFE! Hip, hip, CAFE!
Some Dems celebrate a new Senate bill to boost gas mileage. But it's premature to toast the end of our high-octane bender.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Jul 3, 2007
Kyle Sampson, under oath Kyle Sampson, under oath
Excerpts from the testimony of the former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Mar 30, 2007
"He's not the decider for the United States Senate" "He's not the decider for the United States Senate"
At a hearing Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee effectively rejected an offer from the White House by authorizing subpoenas for Karl Rove and others.
Mar 23, 2007
Democrats fail to force Senate vote on Iraq Democrats fail to force Senate vote on Iraq
A day after the House passed a resolution opposing President Bush's plan for military escalation in Iraq, Republicans blocked a similar vote in the Senate.
Alex Koppelman Feb 17, 2007
Who's to blame for James Kim's death? Who's to blame for James Kim's death?
It's not the federal government or law enforcement or the people who tried to rescue him from the Oregon wilderness.
By Sarah Keech Jan 11, 2007
Sen. Schwarzenegger? Sen. Schwarzenegger?
He can't be elected president, but he could run against Barbara Boxer in 2010.
Tim Grieve Nov 28, 2006
Tortured justice Tortured justice
As Democrats scramble to protect detainee rights and their own congressional futures, President Bush is angling for a star-spangled signing ceremony just before the midterm elections. The rush is "very political," says Sen. Dianne Feinstein -- and will likely succeed
By Mark Benjamin and Walter Shapiro Sep 28, 2006
The flag-burning vote: Republicans exploit, Democrats enable The flag-burning vote: Republicans exploit, Democrats enable
Why did they play along?
Tim Grieve Jun 28, 2006
Goss: Not worthy, then overwhelmed, then gone Goss: Not worthy, then overwhelmed, then gone
Before taking the director's job at the CIA, Goss declared himself unqualified. Was he right?
Tim Grieve May 5, 2006
Feinstein: I'll back the filibuster after all Feinstein: I'll back the filibuster after all
After saying that she didn't see the "gross moral turpitude" required for a filibuster, the California senator says she'll vote against cloture on Monday.
Tim Grieve Jan 27, 2006
Alito, Bush and the Democrats: What did you expect? Alito, Bush and the Democrats: What did you expect?
It's no surprise that Bush nominated someone like Alito. It shouldn't be a surprise that Democrats are voting against him.
Tim Grieve Jan 24, 2006
Democrats won't filibuster Alito, but why not? Democrats won't filibuster Alito, but why not?
If this nomination isn't important enough, what is?
Tim Grieve Jan 17, 2006
Roberts' rules of order Roberts' rules of order
The first day of John Roberts' confirmation hearings played as expected, with senators posturing, Judge Roberts saying nothing, and a pro-life activist dressed as Betsy Ross setting off a metal detector.
By Michael Scherer Sep 13, 2005
Willie's story Willie's story
Less known but just as telling as Priscilla Owen's abysmal abortion-rights record is her unconscionable handling of a case that may have cost a young man's life.
By Lou Dubose May 12, 2005
It's Arnold vs. Arianna after all
Dianne Feinstein tells Democrats she won't run, Schwarzenegger tells Jay Leno he will -- and Huffington jumps in, too.
By Tim Grieve Aug 6, 2003
California Democrats' days of chaos California Democrats' days of chaos
Top state and national Democrats have insisted they will back Gov. Gray Davis against the recall. But their unity is quickly dissolving.
By Tim Grieve Aug 2, 2003
Arianna vs. the Terminator? Arianna vs. the Terminator?
By most accounts, California Gov. Gray Davis' days are numbered. Beyond that, pundits say, the October recall vote is totally unpredictable.
By Tim Grieve Jul 25, 2003
Gray Davis and the vast right-wing conspiracy Gray Davis and the vast right-wing conspiracy
The effort to recall California's Democratic governor shows again that the GOP will stop at nothing to win more power.
By Tim Grieve Jun 21, 2003
Republican moderates balk at Bush tax cut Republican moderates balk at Bush tax cut
Resistance from McCain, Snowe, Chafee and others could spell trouble for the president's radical proposal.
By Anthony York Jan 9, 2003
Dianne Feinstein's bad idea
The war on terrorism is no excuse to start racial profiling.
By Robert Scheer Jun 6, 2002
Did Enron inflate California energy costs?
Western Democrats demand answers during a Senate hearing.
By Jake Tapper Jan 30, 2002
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