Obama to unveil gun proposals Wednesday
President expected to announce call for reinstating the assault weapons ban, ban on high-capacity magazine clips, and extensive background checks for gun buyers
The White House
In major boost, Schumer backs Hagel confirmation
High-ranking Democratic senator aligned with pro-Israel groups backs Chuck Hagel for defense secretary after assurances
Report: Mark Sanford weighing congressional bid
Former S.C. governor may run for congressional seat vacated by Tim Scott
Half of Americans support new gun laws, polls show
Increased support for gun control shows most Americans want nationwide assault weapons ban
George P. Bush raises $1.3M for yet-to-be-announced political bid
The son of former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., isn't entirely sure yet what he'll run for, but he's raised a lot of money
Rubio outlines immigration proposal
The Florida Republican senator has the support of 2012 GOP VP nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan
Texas rep. threatens to impeach Obama over gun control
Rep. Steve Stockman threatens "to thwart...by any means necessary" possible executive action on gun control
Hillary Clinton to testify on Benghazi Jan. 23
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee announced her appearance, which was rescheduled due to her recent illness
Jenny Sanford opts out of congressional run
The ex-wife of former Gov. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., said she doesn't want to serve in the "dysfunctional" House of Representatives
Geithner warns Congress on debt ceiling
In a letter to congressional leaders, the Treasury secretary reinforces Obama's warning about the negative effects of not raising the debt limit