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Friday, June 24, 2016

Gun Control Effort in Congress Isn’t Dead, but Prospects Aren’t Good

A Republican in the House plans to introduce a version of the Senate bill that failed to advance, prohibiting gun sales to people on the no-fly list.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Escaped ISIS sex slave tells Congress of horrors

A former ISIS sex slave urged Congress Tuesday to more aggressively fight the terror group and offered her condolences for the massacre in Orlando, saying she’s not surprised by it.

Sunday, June 19, 2016

New Gun-Control Efforts in Congress Face Dubious Prospects

Several moderate Republicans are working on a compromise, but they and Democrats face an uphill fight because of the threat of opposition from the National Rifle Association.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Congress Returns From Break to Face a Backlog

In a year shortened by elections and national political conventions, lawmakers must tackle a pileup of legislation over Zika, drugs and the Pentagon.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

A Combat Veteran Runs for Congress, and the Scrutiny Intensifies

Military valor is being looked at with the same frankness and, in some cases, even scorn as other aspects of a political candidate’s biography.

George W. Bush’s Warm Words for World Congress of Families, Called a Hate Group

Mr. Bush sent letters of support to the network, which says it promotes the “natural family” based on heterosexual marriage.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Congress Wakes Up to the Opioid Epidemic

Federal lawmakers were late to respond to the problem, but at least they seem prepared to open more paths to treatment.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Brazil’s Most Entertaining Show May Be Congress

By one count, more than half of the 594 members of the national legislature face legal challenges — including charges like murder, kidnapping and bribery.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Wounded vets lobby Congress for right to have children

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Friday, April 15, 2016

Saudi Arabia Warns of Economic Fallout if Congress Passes 9/11 Bill

The kingdom has bristled over a bill that would allow its government to be held responsible in American courts for any role in the Sept. 11 attacks.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Donald Trump’s Success Upends Battle for Control of Congress

Republican lawmakers are trying to distance themselves from Mr. Trump, while Democrats seize on the chance to run against a candidate who has offended huge sections of the electorate.