Clapper unscathed after 'erroneous' remarks

As the director of national intelligence, James Clapper has told Congress that the regime of Moammar Gadhafi would likely prevail in Libya, that Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood party was "largely secular" and that the National Security Agency doesn't collect data on millions of Americans. 1373614954

Republicans to tackle cuts in food stamp program

House approval of a scaled-back farm bill is setting up what could be an even bigger fight over food stamps and the role of domestic food aid in the United States. 1373614355
A guide to proposed Texas abortion restrictions

Texas lawmakers are poised to cast a final vote on tough new abortion restrictions less than two weeks after the Republican-led Senate failed to finish work on the legislation during a chaotic end to the first special session. Here's a look at the legislation and what's at stake: 1373613161
US, China trade barbs about Snowden case

The U.S. and China wrapped up two days of high-level talks on security and economy in upbeat fashion Thursday, but not before trading barbs about NSA leaker Edward Snowden and human rights.
Spitzer submits signatures for NYC ballot

Eliot Spitzer has met the deadline to file thousands of petition signatures for his bid to revive his political career by running for New York City comptroller. 1373627564
Sens. Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell gird for war over filibuster

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid moved closer Thursday to dramatically altering Senate rules in order to block the chamber’s Republican minority from filibustering President Barack Obama’s executive nominees. 1373628170
Obama attends Democratic Party fundraiser

President Barack Obama has attended a Democratic Party fundraiser that was closed to media coverage.
House passes low-cal farm bill but sows seeds for a possible compromise

House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday rammed through a newly revised farm bill designed mostly to solve a vexing political problem that has divided their party and frustrated farmers nationwide. 1373628170
Another federal judge slaps treatment of Guantanamo inmates

A federal judge on Thursday called a halt to genital pat-downs of Guantanamo Bay detainees who are meeting with attorneys.
Obama's ATF nomination sent to full Senate

President Barack Obama's nomination of B. Todd Jones to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been sent to the full Senate.