Legislation will likely die on the Senate floor thanks to deep-seated opposition from conservative lawmakers.
Sticking with Paul Ryan's scheme to move Medicare over to a voucher system and repeal the president's signature healthcare law.
Comes after the nation's second-highest court invalidated the president's appointments to the National Labor Relations Board during a congressional recess.
Distracted by budget issues but also intent on not letting his own image get in way of a bill.
Congress' first votes since the Newtown massacre see the Judiciary Committee advance tougher penalties on illegal arms sales.
Comes after White House bowed to demands from left and right that it place limits on controversial drone program.
Abortion rights proponents have said they'll sue to block the 12-week ban from taking effect.
The Arkansas Senate voted Tuesday to override Gov. Mike Beebe's veto of legislation that would ban most abortions from the 12th week of pregnancy.
In a senate appearance, the Attorney General urged Congress to consider universal background checks and a ban on high-capacity magazines.
Comes after the nomination of the intelligence official was held up by new scrutiny of the U.S. drone program
