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.”

Agreement on Debt Talks: Health Groups Dislike Proposals

Proposals from budget negotiators to cut Medicare and Medicaid have provoked opposition from almost every major group that represents beneficiaries and health care providers.

G.O.P. Bid to Void Light Bulb Law Fails

House Republicans failed to advance a measure that would repeal efficiency rules for light bulbs.

Essay: Not-So-Representative Investors

Want to beat the stock market? First, you might want to win a seat in Congress.

Jobs Report Reinforces Parties in Deficit Talks

President Obama appeared largely alone in seeing the bad employment news as a call to boldness.

House Sends Conflicting Signals on Libya

Lawmakers turned down a measure to stop United States military operations but also voted to block aid to the Libyan rebels.

For 2 Republican Leaders, a Bond, Not a Rivalry

On issues like spending and health care, there has been scant daylight between John A. Boehner and Mitch McConnell.

White House and Congress Clear Trade Deal Hurdle

A vote will take place on free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama.

House Spurns Obama on Libya, but Does Not Cut Funds

The House dealt a symbolic blow to President Obama by rejecting a bill to authorize the operations in Libya, but also turned back a measure that would have cut financing for the effort.

Budget Talks Near Collapse as G.O.P. Leader Quits

Representative Eric Cantor, the House majority leader, abandoned the negotiations Thursday, and Republicans said they would not give in to a push by Democrats for new revenue.

Next Page »