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Wednesday, Sep 5, 2007 05:00 PDT

The killing of Jamie Dean

Police in rural Maryland staged a military stakeout and shot a troubled Army vet. As his family plans to sue, they are asking how a soldier being treated for PTSD could be shipped to Iraq.
Thursday, Aug 2, 2007 13:17 PDT

Newt goes off message

Gingrich tells a group of conservatives that the Republican doctrine is a "failure."
Wednesday, Aug 1, 2007 10:24 PDT

There was no "coverup"

Rumsfeld and the generals defend themselves over the misreported friendly-fire death of Pat Tillman.
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 11:34 PDT

On your mark, get set, pray!

A Brownback supporter says the senator from Kansas needs "protection from the enemy."
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 10:05 PDT

Curiouser and curiouser

Does the FBI director's testimony prove Gonzales lied?
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 07:22 PDT

No populism, please

Only two GOP candidates have agreed to appear at the next CNN/YouTube debate.
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 14:28 PDT

Who is Fred Thompson?

The Washington Post reveals the former life of the would-be candidate.
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 10:21 PDT

Subpoenas for Karl Rove, Scott Jennings

Sen. Leahy wants to hear from the White House aides about who drew up the list of U.S. attorneys to be fired.
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 08:56 PDT

Gravel's complaint

The dark horse Democrat is mad as hell, and he's not going to take it anymore.
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 14:25 PDT

Feinstein for Clinton

The senator from California endorses the senator from New York.
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 10:42 PDT

If a contempt citation falls in the woods ...?

The House Judiciary Committee votes to hold Miers and Bolten in contempt of Congress, but the White House stands its ground.
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 09:20 PDT

Baby steps

The Senate votes to upgrade healthcare for vets -- but don't expect changes soon.
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 08:03 PDT

They've got your number

The FBI wants to pay telecom companies to keep your phone records.
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 14:00 PDT

Gonzales on crack

The AG reveals a position on a nasty little corner of the drug war.
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 12:35 PDT

Outtakes from the Gonzales hearing

The attorney general and the senators spar on everything from torture to the death penalty.
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 08:11 PDT

Gonzales on the hot seat

The Senate Judiciary Committee grills the attorney general, but big questions go unanswered.
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 16:00 PDT

House says no to salaried spouses

Bill would halt payments to family members from campaign coffers, but victory in the Senate is unlikely.
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 13:48 PDT

Hillary strikes back

After being dressed down by the Pentagon, Clinton leads a call for hearings on redeployment.
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 11:42 PDT

Decorated lawyers

A number of military lawyers have stepped forward at great risk to their careers to do the right thing.
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 10:15 PDT

Vote on contempt set for Wednesday

The battle over subpoenas rages on -- but will Justice comply?
Monday, Jul 23, 2007 07:20 PDT

Ready or not, here she comes

Cindy Sheehan arrives in Washington. Will Dems heed her call for impeachment?
Friday, Jul 20, 2007 09:17 PDT

FEMA dragged its feet on toxicity in trailers

While Katrina victims living in FEMA trailers suffered myriad illnesses, the agency was worried about liability.
Thursday, Jul 19, 2007 16:05 PDT

Bolten's privilege claims "not legally valid"

The House Judiciary Committee rules that the White House chief of staff must comply with its subpoena -- or else?
Thursday, Jul 19, 2007 12:43 PDT

Judge dismisses Valerie Plame's lawsuit

The outed CIA officer is considering an appeal in her suit against Bush administration officials.
Wednesday, Jul 18, 2007 09:11 PDT

Republicans block vote on Levin-Reed amendment

Though four Republicans crossed the aisle, Democrats still couldn't get the numbers necessary to bring a troop pullout to a vote.
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