- Kerry says gaffe will not stop him from running in 2008
- Kerry: Botched joke won't affect 2008
- Global Hawk to fly 1st mission over U.S.
- Dean: More gay, minority leaders needed
- Bush works to keep pressure on N. Korea
- New RNC chair: Return to core beliefs
- Summary: House Dems discuss energy goals
- Analysis: Bush is reinvigorated abroad
- Riding high, Obama ponders his future
- Dems take aim at oil industry tax breaks
- Excerpts from Obama's interview with AP
- Rice compares Vietnam, Iraq economies
- Reid: Dems to seek GOP aid on wage hike
- Mont. pol's party switch gives Dems edge
- Reid says Democrats will reach out to Bush on Iraq
- U.S. pleased with APEC's N. Korea stance
- Skelton to prioritize Pentagon oversight
- Doc's appt. angers family planning group
- Foley: 'It's just been a real hard time
- CORRECTED: Next U.S. vote on India nuclear deal may be December
- GOP chooses Boehner as minority leader
- Howard Dean defends 50-state strategy
- Bush may limit scope of Iran sanctions
- Votes still being counted in House races
- Another Republican blocks Bush pick to lead US FDA
- Immigration No Election Elixir, But It Likely Did Not Hurt GOP
- Inhofe's environmental role challenged
- Huckabee says campaign laws aid McCain
- Democrats warned not to block judges
- Sens. Obama, Brownback to get HIV tests
- Democrats demand CIA detainee documents
- Shaken and Stirred
- Sen. Baucus to tackle health care costs
- Analysis: Bush echoes familiar refrain
- Hoffa says organized labor will rebuild
- Senate confirms FCC Chairman Martin
- Votes still being counted in House races
- Bush may limit scope of Iran sanctions
- Romney making decision 'after holidays'
- Ohio House race outcome further delayed
- Dean basks in glow of Democratic wins
- Cole Hopes to Make GOP's Stay in House Minority a Short One
- Roberts touts unanimity on Supreme Court
- Liberals aim to ram measures in Congress
- Issues backed by liberal advocacy groups
- Unresolved races at a glance
- Pentagon wants 127 bln dlrs more for Iraq, Afghanistan: US senator
- Appointment angers family planning group
- Profiles of elected House GOP leaders
- Boehner re-elected House Republican leader
- U.S. approval of Bush Iraq policy drops
- Next U.S. vote on India nuclear deal may be December
- Gates makes first visit to Capitol Hill
- Republican Leadership Challengers Press Party to Solidify Base
- Giuliani assembles high-powered donors
- Edwards acknowledges Wal-Mart query
- Gov. Vilsack promotes renewable energy
- Republican concedes close Ga. House race
- Alito urges judges to show restraint
- Senate endorses U.S.-India nuclear deal
- Senate takes major step on India nuclear deal
- Pelosi makes history as female speaker
- McCain calls for common sense in GOP
- Bush warns N. Korea on nuclear transfers
- McCain calls for 'common sense conservatism'
- Ex-Bush aide to explore presidential run
- Analysis: Clinton undecided on '08 run
- DeLay's replacement wants files probe
- Sen. Stevens Casts Rumors Aside, Will Seek Re-election in Alaska
- Democrat won't seek recount in Wyoming
- CORRECTED: Democrats elect Hoyer House leader
- Alito to speak Federalist convention
- Historic vote exposes quick split in Democrat ranks
- McCain calls for "common sense conservatism"
- Profiles of new Democratic leaders
- Pelosi named first female speaker of US House
- Webb's margin in Va. race: 9,329 votes
- Democrats prepare to raise minimum wage
- Skilling, government reach deal in suit
- New Democratic leaders unknown to most Americans
- India PM discusses nuclear deal with US president Bush
- Race for New Mexico House seat close
- Lawmakers urged to press China on security
- McCain offers Republicans road to recovery
- Already, a Democratic House Divided
- Counts still under way in 5 House races
- Number of Undecided House Contests Falls to Eight
- U.S. commander decries Iraq timetable
- Ex-Bush aide to explore presidential run
- Bush seeks to reassure allies on trade
- Bolton predicts he would win Senate vote on U.N. post
- Reid: Not 'Brokeback' close with senator
- Pelosi faces leadership test with vote
- New Yorkers would choose Hillary over Giuliani in 2008: poll
- Levin, Skelton not backing down on Iraq
- White House resubmits 6 court nominees
- Count in Georgia 12 Favors Democrat, But Challenge Is Possible
- US Senator Obama joins anti-Wal-Mart campaign
- Conservative Democrats seek larger role
- Democrats urge N. Korea nuclear talks
- Analysis: Clinton undecided on '08 run
- Several US races undecided eight days after polls
- Looking Ahead to 2008: The Senate Landscape
- Report cites flaws in Cuba aid program
- House member wants e-voting paper trail
- Wyoming's GOP Rep. Cubin wins 7th term
- Sen. Lott Returns to GOP Leadership With One-Vote Victory
- Aide: McConnell, Lott to lead Senate Republicans
- Ohio ballot counting agreement reached
- PBGC reports deficit of $18.1B
- Farm disaster plan in Senate pared to $4.5 bln
- Ex-lobbyist in corruption scandal goes to prison
- Face can be on stamp sooner after death
- Jack Abramoff reports to Md. prison
- Ark. governor defends gift registries
- TV scribe simpatico to "Housewives" video game
- Incoming US Senate leader vows to press Iraq withdrawal
- House to wait on trade deal with Vietnam
- Bush Vietnam trip revives Iraq 'quagmire'
- Lott bids for return to Senate leadership
- Lobbyist Abramoff to report to prison
- Pataki not running for anything 'yet'
- Bush, automakers talk health care, trade
- Dems to press military on leaving Iraq
- Democrats to stress environmental issues
- New Senate leader vows push for change in Iraq: report
- Bush reappoints overseas broadcast chief
- Poll: Most doubt Dems have plan for Iraq
- Analysis: Humbled Bush faces test abroad
- Democrat wins U.S. House seat in Conn.
- House won't revote this week on Vietnam
- Study: Bad laws, media hurt minorities
- Counts still under way in 7 House races
- Senate repeals law OKing hunts on island
- Dems keep Senate leaders, split on House
- ACLU seeks again to block wiretaps
- Democrat concedes House race in Wash.
- Congress unlikely to wrap up budget work
- Lobbyist Abramoff to report to prison
- Lawmakers push politician for UN post
- Congress unlikely to wrap up budget work
- Analysis: Humbled Bush faces test abroad
- What groups say about midterm elections
- Profiles of new Senate leaders
- Poll: Most doubt Dems have plan for Iraq
- Obama, Edwards court Wal-Mart critics
- Bush holds talks with U.S. automakers
- Democrats to stress environmental issues
- Huckabee defends 'wedding' gift registry
- Judge delays Fla. voting machine audits
- Study: Blame minority woes on government
- 7 House races uncalled; 2 await runoffs
- Bush goes on Asia trip, first visit to Vietnam
- Top 2 census officials to leave
- Murray wins Democrat leadership post
- Democrat Reid elected Senate majority leader
- DR Congo senate election postponed
- Bush departs for Asia today
- US: Immigrants may be held indefinitely
- New York ex-mayor Giuliani explores possible presidential run
- In rebuff to Bush, US House rejects key Vietnam trade bill
- Senate Democrats to choose party leaders
- Bush-to-Israel: U.S. sees Iran as threat
- Cuban-American takes over Republican Party
- Vietnam trade bill goes down to defeat
- Fla. Senator Mel Martinez to chair RNC
- Wash. GOP Rep. Reichert re-elected
- Vietnam trade bill fails in U.S. before Bush visit
- GOP opens lame-duck session of Congress
- Bush trades ideas on Iraq with panel
- New lawmakers learn Congress operations
- Cuban-American takes over Republican Party
- House fails to approve Vietnam trade bill
- Bush leads King groundbreaking ceremony
- Bush, Harper discuss 2 upcoming meetings
- Error cuts Courtney's lead in Conn. race
- House OKs bill aimed at animal activists
- AP: Giuliani takes step toward '08 bid
- Mo. panel: Immigration, abortion linked
- PAC takes money for would-be candidates
- Fla. Senator Mel Martinez to chair RNC
- Organized labor pushes pro-worker agenda
- Pelosi backs Murtha as House Democratic leader
- Freshmen lawmakers begin orientation
- Hillary's Dilemma
- Connecticut race tightens, error found
- Eyeing 2008 presidential run, Giuliani plays down Democrat wins
- Florida recounting votes, again
- DOE vows to turn up appliance efficiency
- Court reinstates Calif. man's execution
- King memorial ceremony under way in D.C.
- High court won't review Skakel verdict
- Performance of Congress rated Good or Excellent by only 15%
- 2 ex-presidents tour with well-honed act
- Election outcome boosts embryonic stem cell work
- After US election, partisan collision looms
- Olmert to discuss post-election policy with Bush
- Yankee Republicans on last legs
- Israeli PM arrives in U.S. for talks
- Lame-duck Congress to reconvene
- Bush's advisers adopt new tone on Iraq
- Olmert arrives in US for talks with Bush in new political climate
- Pelosi backs Murtha for majority leader
- US Republicans lick their wounds
- Bush faces GOP ire over Rumsfeld timing
- Steele interested in heading RNC
- Cooperative tone heard after elections
- Bush, Putin to bask in trade deal
- Lieberman: Call me Independent-Democrat
- US Senator McCain moves closer to White House bid
- McCain edges toward '08 presidential run
- GOP pressed on offshore drilling limits
- McConnell had hoped to be majority chief
- White House intent on Bolton for U.N. Envoy
- Bush stands by his man for U.N. envoy
- From CQ Weekly: Voter Discontent Fuels Democrats Day
- Bush, team to meet with Iraq Study Group
- McCain edges toward '08 presidential run
- Start U.S. Iraq withdrawal in 4-6 months: Democrats
- Feingold decides against 2008 presidential bid
- From CQ Weekly: Swing Voters Change Course
- Feingold rules out run for president
- Democrats now look to sustain majority
- Bush hails bravery, dedication of troops
- Bush to meet Olmert in new US political climate
- Bush approval drops, Democrats' goals backed -poll
- War, corruption, hubris derail GOP ride
- Democrats now look to sustain majority
- Bush signals possible shift in Iraq policy
- Bush to meet Olmert in new US political climate
- Nat'l Guard units face 2nd tours in Iraq
- ANALYSIS: Things aren't going Bush's way
- 1 House victory offers strategy for Dems
- Pelosi positioned to bring S.F. dollars
- US military chief signals changes ahead in Iraq strategy
- General: Iraq strategy being reviewed
- Bush woos Democrats despite divisions on UN post
- Bush dedicates Marine Museum in Virginia
- Outcome uncertain in 10 House races
- Waxman set to probe areas of Bush gov't
- McCain to launch 2008 exploratory panel
- Bush, Democrats pledge to work together
- Fox urges action on stem cells measure
- Vilsack raises money for 2008 candidacy
- House nears vote on Vietnam trade bill
- Midterm elections help Pelosi, hurt Rove
- Summary: Bush dedicates Marine museum
- Poll: More evangelicals sour toward Republicans
- Absentee Florida ballot sent with precious stamp
- Dems pledge to sever ties to lobbyists