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The notable change is language that would alter an arcane but important Dodd-Frank requirement that prohibits bank entities that engage in some kinds of derivatives trading from accessing federal deposit insurance and emergency lending from the Federal Reserve. (iStock Photo)

Spending bill includes significant Dodd-Frank change

Joseph Lawler · December 10, 2014 2:31 pm

Obama spars with reporter over immigration

Susan Crabtree · December 10, 2014 2:19 pm

A provision aimed at delaying potential endangered species designation for the greater sage-grouse, a grazing bird found in the West, ruffled feathers among wilderness groups. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Spending bill avoids major environmental skirmishes, but limits bird protection

Zack Colman · December 10, 2014 1:24 pm

The agreement, if approved, would permit private donations to the Republican and Democratic national committees at 300 percent the current federal limits. (iStock Photo)

Congressional spending agreement lifts campaign contribution limits

Rebecca Berg · December 10, 2014 1:18 pm

Republican National Committee chairmanÂ Reince Priebus may not be Mitt Romney's biggest booster should he decide to run for president again in 2016.Â (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Priebus officially running for third term as GOP chairman

David M. Drucker · December 10, 2014 10:00 am

Congress to press FAA on drone rules

Sean Higgins · December 10, 2014 10:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner is likely to hear complaints from some GOP lawmakers who feel the legislation, which totals more than 1,600 pages, is being rushed to the floor. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

House introduces spending legislation, plans Thursday vote

Susan Ferrechio · December 10, 2014 3:25 am

Secretary of State John Kerry, center, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on "Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against IS." Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., listens at left, and the committee's ranking member Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., listen at right. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

National Security

Senators wary of granting administration broad authority to fight the Islamic State

Sean Lengell · December 10, 2014 12:14 am

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., accompanied by Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn of Texas, meets with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Republicans ‘soul searching’ over filibuster rule

Susan Ferrechio · December 9, 2014 11:41 pm

Sen. David Vitter is reviving an effort to eliminate a policy that exempts federal workers from enrolling in Obamacare in a move that could stop an energy-efficiency bill from being approved.Â (AP/Alex Brandon)

Energy and Environment

Obamacare measure could thwart Senate energy-efficiency bill

Zack Colman · December 9, 2014 10:10 pm

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, as she leaves the Senate chamber after releasing a report on the CIA's harsh interrogation techniques at secret overseas facilities after the 9/11 terror attacks. Feinstein branded the findings a "stain on the nation's history." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate report: CIA’s interrogations much harsher than disclosed

Susan Crabtree · December 9, 2014 10:10 pm

Obama warns future presidents against undoing his immigration action

Brian Hughes · December 9, 2014 9:56 pm