News
Lawmaker to push contempt vote for White House officials
White House says standoff is unnecessary, offers deal that Democrats have rejected before.
Defense
White House says report on Iraq surge might not be definitive
Press Secretary Tony Snow says administration is not just trying to buy more time.
Defense
Need for next war spending bill might be delayed
Administration official says money from last supplemental will be left after Sept. 30 because the funding came later than expected.
Defense
Bush issues Iraq report as Senate argues over strategy
President indicates he will not make significant changes until a "more comprehensive assessment" is delivered in September.
News
President claims executive privilege in fight with Congress
White House counsel rejects request for subpoenaed documents related to U.S. attorney firings.
Oversight
Cheney's words show he counts self part of executive branch
The office has both legislative and executive functions, White House representatives have said during squabble over executive order compliance.
Defense
Bush team to pick few fights over immigration bill add-ons
White House is opposed to one potential amendment, which would ease requirements for businesses to verify the legal status of employees.
Oversight
Budget chief says Bush won’t back down on excessive spending
The president would like to avoid a government shutdown, but will follow through on threats to veto spending bills that surpass his overall discretionary limit.
Oversight
Bush names new management, budget chief
Former Rep. Jim Nussle, R-Iowa, to replace Rob Portman, who's leaving for personal reasons.
News
Lawmaker claims 'extensive destruction' of e-mail records
Oversight committee chief claims White House officials used Republican National Committee accounts in a way that circumvented law on preservation of records.
News
Bush says 'leadership' is needed to pass immigration bill
President calls criticism that the measure amounts to amnesty “empty political rhetoric.”
Oversight
Gonzales: Departing aide played lead role in firings
Attorney general says he structured the Justice Department so that the No. 2 official acted as the chief operating officer.
Defense
Bush wary as House sets votes on new war funding bill
Iraq bill would provide funding for three months, with a vote on extending funding for the rest of the fiscal year to come in July.
News
Justice Department won't block ex-official’s testimony
Officials reluctantly agreed not to object, suggesting information that emerges might interfere with the department's own investigation.
Defense
Bush invites leaders to discuss new war funding bill
President reiterates that he will not accept legislation that has a timetable for withdrawing troops.
Defense
Bush intensifies drumbeat for spending bill without troop limits
White House hints that non-Iraq related additions might be an area where the president and Democrats could compromise.
Defense
Bush invites congressional leaders to discuss bill to boost war funding
President continues to push “clean” bill with no withdrawal timetable; Democrats say talks will not be meaningful.
Defense
Bush seeks fast action on wartime funding bill he can support
The president has threatened to veto the supplemental if it sets deadlines for troop withdrawal.
News
Bush says he passed along complaints on U.S. attorneys
Attorney general is under pressure from leading Senate Democrats to resign over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys late last year.
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