Senators Reid and McConnell are set to reach a modest deal.
Read more...McCain backed off his attack of Susan Rice, saying on "Fox News Sunday" that the U.N. ambassador is "not the problem" with how the White House handled the fallout from the Benghazi attack. The softer tone is necessary as the shift in the Senate's balance of power since the last election means the remaining 45 Republican senators will face an uphill battle blocking her nomination.
Read more...Asian American community denied honor of judicial appointee.
Read more...VIDEO: Sen. Sanders spoke on the Senate floor for about 8.5 hours.
Read more...Vote on Bush-era tax cuts extension is scheduled for Thursday.
Read more...Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal and DREAM Act threatened.
Read more...Amendments to defense authorization bill turned off swing voters
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