Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats fall apart. more >>

Senators agree, as a controversial bankruptcy provision is dropped. more >>

Senators stress importance of solving the foreclosure problem that threatens U.S. homeowners. more >>

A former rival for the White House, Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, is expected to endorse Barack Obama in Cleveland today. Dodd's endorsement will come before tonight's debate between Obama and Hillary Clinton. It will be the last time the Democratic candidates square off before the all-important primaries in Ohio and Texas on March 4. more >>

Constitutional changes proposed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, which would have permitted him to run indefinitely for re-election, narrowly failed at the polls, producing a mixed reaction among foes and supporters. The measures were voted down by 51 to 49 percent. This was Chávez's first electoral defeat, leading some U.S. officials to believe that Venezuelans are wary of their leader's having unchecked power. more >>

Sen. Chris Dodd's quest for the White House remains the longest of shots, but tomorrow the Connecticut Democrat will bring his biggest political gun to Iowa: Harold Schaitberger, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, an organization that earlier this year became Dodd's biggest backer. more >>

Tony Snow, on his last day as White House press secretary, rejecting plans to run for office more >>

Is the budget deficit rising? Is China really our banker? Clinton, Obama, and the rest sure seem to think so. more >>

In my U.S. more >>