Memorable moments from the historic protest, including Elizabeth Warren bringing donuts

The Senate minority exercises its right to block an agency from functioning because they don't like it

The remnants of my own illness have taught me that when it comes to difference, don't stare -- but don't turn away

He couldn't get through the Senate, and he lied about the investigation into the Iraq-Niger connection. But you can call him Mr. Ambassador.

Harry Reid says the Senate won't vote until after its recess, and there's trouble in the House too

I thought I was raising my daughter to question norms -- till she asked a question that surprised me

The 11-year-old claimed his parents wanted him to bring it in for protection after the Newtown, Conn. shootings

Protesting Democrats say they won't leave the House floor until Republican leadership allows a vote on gun control

After a handful of recess appointments, fears of a "January surprise" surface in conservative circles

Here are some stories of Chicagoans driven into ticket debt

President taps Harvard professor Donald Berwick with recess appointment. GOP cries foul

After a recess, Sen. Leahy repeated some of his earlier questions for Sara Taylor, and on this second go-round she was willing to answer.

President uses Senate break to circumvent Republican objections and appoint six candidates to Justice and State