Same-Sex Couples Begin Saying 'I Do' in Washington

Dozens of same-sex couples made a historic walk down the aisle in Washington Tuesday as gay marriage became legal in the nation's capital. Read More

Obama to Sell Public on His Health Care Plan

In a speech in Philadelphia Monday, the president will try to drum up support for his plan, while also urging uneasy lawmakers to cast a "final vote" for a massive reform bill in an election year. Read More

In Reversal, Obama Advisers to Recommend Military Tribunals for 9/11 Plotters

Top advisers to President Obama reportedly are close to a decision recommending that the self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks be prosecuted in a military tribunal. Read More

Rangel stepping down from tax-writing chairmanship

Rep. Charles Rangel announced Wednesday he will temporarily step down as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, saying he didn't want his ethics controversy to jeopardize election prospects for fellow Democrats. Read More

Obama said poised to offer more healthcare changes

President Barack Obama will offer changes to his healthcare overhaul this week, the White House said on Monday, and Democrats said they were working to include more ideas advocated by Republicans. Read More

White House Calls for 'Up-or-Down' Health Vote

In voicing support for a simple majority vote, White House health reform director Nancy-Ann DeParle signaled Obama's intention to push the Democratic-crafted bill under controversial Senate rules. Read More

Obama to 'Contemplate' GOP Health Care Ideas, But No Guarantees

President Obama will "contemplate" GOP ideas introduced at Thursday's health care summit but will not guarantee embracing them or asking Democrats to insert them in the evolving health care legislation, senior White House adviser David Axelrod told Fox News. Read More

Longtime Congressman Tells NY's Paterson: Drop Out

Gov. David Paterson is under fresh pressure to drop his run for a full term this year after a report about a domestic abuse complaint against a top aide. Read More

Health Bill Struggles in House

The sweeping health-care package unveiled this week by the White House appears to face big hurdles in the House, with abortion and unease among moderates potential stumbling blocks to winning passage of the legislation. Read More

Senate Advances Jobs Bill

The Senate voted to advance a $15 billion job-creation package Monday, showing a rare hint of bipartisanship as five Republicans voted to end debate on the Democratic bill, including newly elected Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts. Read More