Hopes Dwindling for Compromise in Budget Talks

Pessimism spread about the prospects of a debt-limit deal between President Obama and Republicans, prompting the Senate Republican leader to give a “last-choice option.”

Trailing G.O.P. With Cameras, Seeking Gaffes

A group is looking for gotcha moments that could derail political ambitions or provide fodder for TV ads.

The Texas Tribune: Hispanic Star and New District Threaten Doggett

In a Congressional redistricting map, Republicans in the Texas Legislature set up a Democratic primary contest that will pit Lloyd Doggett of Austin against Joaquin Castro of San Antonio.

Her Call for Weiner to Resign Puts a Diminished Pelosi Back in the Limelight

Nancy Pelosi’s effort to push out Representative Anthony D. Weiner is the toughest test of her authority since she lost the speakership last year and fought to remain Democratic leader.

Brash Style Alienates Weiner From Peers

The scandal has shown that Representative Anthony D. Weiner does not care much about his colleagues, and vice versa

Brash Style Alienates Congressman From Peers

In the fallout of a scandal, Representative Anthony D. Weiner tried to go back to work as usual, even as he faces pressure to resign

Weiner Faces Calls to Resign and Tries to Make Amends

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Democrats Shy From Weiner as G.O.P. Seizes on Scandal

Representative Anthony D. Weiner’s political future appears cloudy, as House colleagues from his own party express doubts about their ability to support him

House Sets Votes on Two Resolutions Critical of U.S. Role in Libyan Conflict

The efforts, from the Republican leadership and a liberal Democrat, highlight tensions over a president’s ability to wage war.

Woman in the News | Kathleen Courtney Hochul: Her Inheritance: An Eagerness to Serve

Kathy Hochul, the surprise winner in a special election for a Congressional seat in the Buffalo area, grew up in a family that emphasized giving back to others.

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