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A wooden fence separates Mexico from the United States along Highway 2 in the Sonora Desert on the Mexican side of the border.

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Senate to vote on amendment to build double-layer border fence

Susan Ferrechio · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama hinted last night that Ben Bernanke will not be reappointed to a third term as Federal Reserve Chairman when his current term ends in January. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Federal Reserve meeting begins amid uncertainty over monetary policy

Joseph Lawler · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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The Republican Study Committee will host Heritage Foundation researcher Robert Rector in a closed-door meeting.

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Heritage, Cato duke it out over immigration

David M. Drucker · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

NSA says snooping foiled bombing plots

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NSA says snooping foiled bombing plots

Susan Ferrechio · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks in favor of gun reform legislation at a press conference on March 21, 2013 in New York City. The Vice President joined New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and family members of Sandy Hook shooting victims at the city hall event. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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With gun-control bills stalled, Joe Biden to tout administration’s go-it-alone approach

Susan Crabtree · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says senators from both parties are in talks over a border-security amendment to the Gang of Eight immigration reform bill.

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John McCain: New border security plan could unite Dems, GOP

David M. Drucker · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said an immigration bill must have the support of the majority of House Republicans for him to bring it to the floor.

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Boehner: Immigration reform must have majority support of House GOP

David M. Drucker · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, top right, disembark from Air Force One at the Tegel airport in Berlin on Tuesday.

Germany visit showcases a tale of two Obamas

Brian Hughes · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

(L-R) U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), also known as the Gang of Eight. Four GOP members of the gang â Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake, both of Arizona, Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina and Marco Rubio of Florida â voted against the fence and visa amendments. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Senate kills amendments to toughen border security, visa oversight in immigration reform bill

Susan Ferrechio · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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The House passed a bill Tuesday banning most abortions after 20 weeks.

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House passes ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

Susan Ferrechio · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

Obama dismisses Bush comparisons, defends Syria response

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Obama dismisses Bush comparisons, defends Syria response

Brian Hughes · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has filed legislation to allow Arizona's voter registration law, which requires voters to prove citizenship, to return.

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Ted Cruz files bill to bring back Arizona voter ID law

Sean Lengell · June 18, 2013 4:00 am