In a late-night vote, Senate Democrats add an expansive hate-crimes amendment to a key defense-spending bill
Jamie Dean | Intense scrutiny of Alaska Gov.
Edward Lee Pitts | But conservative Sen.
Even after this week's hearings, conservatives still wonder where she really stands on the issues
What happens when the largest state economy in the country can't pay bills?
Senators stick to party lines in questioning Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor at her first hearing
Jamie Dean | Gov.
Amy Henry | Moves against conscience protections threaten more than pro-life doctors and pharmacists
Emily Belz | Likely future high-court colleagues rule in firefighters' favor
