July 28, 2006  Some political observers see the Democratic primary race in Connecticut for Sen. Joe Lieberman's seat as a metaphor for a schism within the party over the war in Iraq. But California's Barbara Boxer, one of the Senate's strongest opponents of the war, is helping bridge the divide by campaigning on Lieberman's behalf.
July 25, 2006  Former President Bill Clinton campaigned for Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) on Monday. Lieberman faces a strong primary challenge from a wealthy cable-TV entrepreneur, Ned Lamont. Polls show the race is a dead heat.
July 21, 2006  Earlier this week, both the House and the Senate voted in support of Israel's right to defend itself. But there are questions as to how much latitude Israel should have, and how the U.S. should respond diplomatically.
July 14, 2006  There is talk of a deal between Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) and President Bush over court review of the National Security Agency's domestic-eavesdropping program. Others in Congress have their own ideas about how to proceed.
July 13, 2006  Congress is back in session and backers of competing House and Senate immigration bills are back on Capitol Hill. The two sides remain far apart.
July 12, 2006  A new report from the Government Accountability Office finds serious shortcomings in how the Iraq war is being handled, and estimates the costs at about $3 billion per week. The report adds fuel to a rancorous Capitol Hill debate over Iraq.
July 5, 2006  At a Senate subcommittee hearing in Philadelphia, lawmakers discuss overhauling the nation's immigration laws. Led by Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter, the hearings are an attempt to build support for a Senate bill that would allow a majority of illegal immigrants to become permanent residents and citizens after learning English and paying fines, fees, and back taxes.