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A TransCanada Keystone Pipeline station outside Steele City, Nebraska March 10, 2014.

Keystone Oil Pipeline Project Adds to GOP-Obama Clash

Jan 30, 2015 02:31 AM EST

More legislative issues continue to add to the clash between U.S. President Barack Obama and the Republican Party. The latest to be added on Thursday is the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline project approved by the Senate on a 62-36 vote.

NFL Executive Troy Vincent Delivers Teary-eyed Testimony at Senate

NFL Executive Delivers Teary Testimony To Senate About Violence

Dino Lirios |

Dec 03, 2014 09:38 AM EST

The Senate was disappointed in the four major sports organizations - namely the NBA, NHL, MLB, and the NFL - when they missed a hearing on violence involving athletes. However, the National Football League (NFL) did send one representative and delivered a testimony that drove him to tears.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) announces the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (L) at the White House in Washington, November 24, 20

Hagel Resigns As Defense Chief Reportedly Due To Pressure

Dan Weisman |

Nov 24, 2014 01:52 PM EST

In a surprise move reportedly due to pressure from the White House, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday.

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina

Republican Senator Blasts GOP Report On Benghazi Attack

Christl Leong |

Nov 24, 2014 08:20 AM EST

A Republican senator on Sunday lambasted a House GOP report that has, for the most part, cleared the Obama administration of any wrongdoing over its handling of a deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. The attack claimed the lives of four U.S. citizens, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Obama Immigration Action Pushes Republicans To Brace For Battle

Christl Leong |

Nov 20, 2014 11:52 PM EST

Republicans vowed to do everything in their power to block U.S. President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration aimed at protecting millions of undocumented migrants in the country from deportation.

Tom Cotton Alludes To GOP Spending Bill Tactic To Block Obama’s Executive Action On Immigration

Christl Leong |

Nov 16, 2014 11:01 PM EST

Republicans are planning to block President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration once they hold control of both chambers of Congress next year. One such tactic, according to Senator-elect Tom Cotton, includes a spending-cap bill much like the one the GOP used on the Guantanamo Bay issue.

A U.S. Flag is displayed in front of the Capitol during a Flag Ceremony in Washington, November 2, 2010.

Lame Duck Congress Limps Toward 2014 Finish Line

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 07:59 PM EST

After being in session less than one-third of the year, the least productive Congress in history wraps things up during a lame duck sessions that begin this week.

Obama Makes Final Campaign Effort Sunday For Midterm Elections

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 03, 2014 10:45 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama made his final campaign run on Sunday, stopping by Connecticut and Pennsylvania and helping the Democrats running in the upcoming midterm elections.

Grassroots Politicking Ups Stake In North Carolina U.S. Senate Race

Christl Leong |

Nov 03, 2014 07:00 AM EST

The North Carolina U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican Rep. Thom Tillis has been locked at a virtual dead heat. But door-to-door campaigning during the home stretch could determine the outcome of the race.

The U.S. Capitol and U.S. Senate (R) in Washington, August 2, 2011.

Republicans Lead In Race For Senate Majority

Christl Leong |

Oct 28, 2014 09:21 AM EDT

Republicans have maintained a narrow lead in the battle to gain control of the Senate, according to recent polls.

GOP-Led Senate Encourages More Clashes With Obama But Little Progress In Legislation

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 27, 2014 09:26 PM EDT

With just nine days prior to the November 4 midterm elections, GOP candidates continue to solidify votes and rankings among American voters. But political analysts say a Republican-led Senate does not necessarily spell progress for the United States.

Republicans Focus On Single White Women In Attempt To Defeat Democrats

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 23, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Republicans this year have pushed more female candidates to run for Congress in a bid to appeal to single, white women and minority voters and gain traction over the Democrats

Sen. Leahy Wants No Fast Lanes From Comcast, Regardless of Merger

David Curry |

Oct 21, 2014 12:05 PM EDT

Sen. Leahy has sent an open-letter to Comcast, asking for no fast-lanes and no prioritization of certain services.

‘We Are Going To Hold The Senate’ – DNC Chief

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 20, 2014 08:37 PM EDT

Democratic National Committee leader Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz said Sunday that the Senate will be under the control of Democrats, adding that U.S. President Barack Obama's involvement in the GOP campaign is a failure.

Republican Joni Ernst, an Iowa state senator (left) and Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

Ernst Vs. Braley: Iowa Senate Race Likely To Remain Tight All The Way Until Election Day

Christl Leong |

Oct 16, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

As the midterm election nears, the Iowa Senate race goes neck and neck with Republican Sen. Joni Ernst leading by a narrow 2 percent over Democratic rival U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, according to an Oct. 15 poll by the independent Quinnipiac University.

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