Disapproval of Congress Peaks

Aug 4, 2011 7:27 PM EDT

At 82 percent, largely due to debt-ceiling gridlock. MORE

Senate Opens Debate on Debt Bill

Aug 2, 2011 12:53 AM EDT

Measure is likely to pass. MORE

Washington’s Next Debt Showdown

by Jill Lawrence Aug 2, 2011 12:21 AM EDT

Congress may have struck a debt deal, but the bickering will begin anew this fall. By Jill Lawrence.... MORE

Debt Deal Passes House

by Daniel Stone, Jill Lawrence Aug 1, 2011 7:18 PM EDT

After a last-minute sales job, the House approves a deal in bipartisan fashion to avert a U.S.... MORE

Boehner’s Butt-Kicking Moment

by Patricia Murphy Jul 28, 2011 1:35 AM EDT

Just when Washington is denigrating his debt plan, the speaker is near a deal that shortchanges the... MORE

What Happens to Wu Now?

by Winston Ross Jul 27, 2011 2:05 AM EDT

The congressman finally succumbed to calls for his resignation—and is now being urged to get... MORE

The Man in the Tiger Suit

by Winston Ross Jul 26, 2011 1:45 PM EDT

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Justice’s Bungled Gun Sting

by John Solomon Jul 26, 2011 1:53 AM EDT

House panel blasts Justice Department in ATF operation where guns went to Mexican cartels.... MORE

Lawmakers Abandon Debt Talks

Jul 24, 2011 9:48 PM EDT

Parties go separate ways on budget strategy. MORE

White House Hosts New Debt Talks

Jul 20, 2011 9:44 PM EDT

As push for big deal reignites. MORE

Dr. No to the Debt Rescue

by Patricia Murphy Jul 20, 2011 2:02 AM EDT

Tom Coburn is giving his fellow conservative Republicans political cover to vote for a debt... MORE

The Tea Party Splinters

by Patricia Murphy Jul 1, 2011 8:23 PM EDT

Patricia Murphy finds a serious split among activist groups that is muddying the debt-ceiling... MORE