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Senators push legislation to pull funding for civilian 9/11 trial

Several senators announced legislation Tuesday that would cut off funding for the federal trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four accused accomplices, saying the five should be tried in a military court.

White House: No decision yet on moving 9/11 trial

No decision has been made on whether to change the current plan to hold the September 11 terrorist attack trial in a civilian court in lower Manhattan, White House officials said Sunday.

Broad range of programs targeted by proposed spending freeze

Be honest: Stories about the federal budget make your eyes glaze over, right?

Obama to focus hard on economy after Democratic loss

President Obama already was planning to put a heavy focus on jobs and the economy in next week's State of the Union address, but his top aides are signaling that pivot is going to be even sharper in the wake of the Democrats' stunning election defeat in Massachusetts.

Fact Check: Stimulus money gave 'green' industry second wind?

Just what we need out of Washington: More wind.

Democrats step back before deciding how to move forward

The message from voters in Massachusetts has Democrats reassessing their next steps as they balance the risks of an election year with an agenda they can no longer push through on their own.

Democrats scramble on health care after GOP win

Nervous Democrats debated Wednesday how to save a health care reform plan suddenly pushed to the brink of defeat by an upset GOP Senate win in Massachusetts.

Democrats consider backup plan for health care reform

Faced with the once-unthinkable prospect of losing the Massachusetts Senate race, Democratic officials on Capitol Hill are quietly talking about options for passing health care reform without that critical 60th Senate vote.

CNNMoney: Obama to announce bank fee plan

President Obama, looking to recoup billions in expected losses from the Troubled Asset Relief Program, will announce a plan Thursday to impose fees on the country's biggest financial institutions, a senior administration official told CNN.

Initial report on failed plane attack coming out Thursday

The initial report ordered by President Obama on the failed Christmas Day terrorist attack will be released Thursday, Obama's spokesman said Wednesday.

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