Surveillance programs unearthed by Edward Snowden get their time on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Clears way for new talks to restore lower rates, but lawmakers race against clock as students are poised to see hikes next month.

Could stay doubled unless Congress fulfills its pledge to restore lower rates.

Inability to broker a deal before recess could damage both major parties.

Resolves to take action "before it's too late" and bypass Congress.

Angered by the epidemic of incidents in the armed forces, House passed a mandatory minimum of 2 years in jail for those convicted.

A look at some of the misstatements about the extent of the Untited States' surveillance regime.

Tea Party firebrand's sharply conservative views made her a national figure.

Plenty of ambiguity left in the new guidelines the president says will redistrict how and when the U.S. launches the targeted strikes.

Some unions leaders are angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of new law.