Conservatives legislative victories in the House end up dead on arrival in the Senate
Catherine Pearson | By stripping judges of discretion and sending nonviolent criminals to prison, 'tough on crime' sentencing laws have created unintended consequences
Latest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier launched from Virginia port
Richmond's 4th Circuit appeals court hears arguments on healthcare reform lawsuits
Former pizza magnate Herman Cain, a virtual unknown, has a good night at South Carolina's GOP presidential debate
Edward Lee Pitts | Political pressure is growing to increase the nation's debt ceiling, but many House Republicans say raising it without spending reform would be the truly irresponsible path
