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Farm-state lawmakers are urging leaders to include a farm bill as part of any budget deal to avert year-end tax increases and spending cuts. But others argue that Congress shouldn't toss the farm bill into a giant package because it would very likely stifle debate and amendments.

Trial testimony in the class action suit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is expected to conclude on Aug 2.

The U.S. troops have left Iraq, and U.S. diplomats will now be the face of America in a country that remains extremely volatile.

Groups interested in the outcome of Arizona's immigration Supreme Court case have outlined their arguments.

A federal court will hear a case Thursday that is considered to be the first serious challenge to the law, which bars the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages. The plaintiffs argue that the government can't just ignore some marriage certificates and recognize others and that the law is unconstitutional.

Crime rates in Indian Country are more than twice the national average. But for decades antiquated criminal codes have limited what tribal courts could do. That’s changing now: the Hopi Tribe has recently revised its criminal code and as a result is regaining a degree of tribal sovereignty in its court system.

A recent report by a government watchdog reveals a hole in border security. The report says most southbound border lanes headed into Mexico lack license plate readers.

The Great Recession halted many projects on the Baja Peninsula. Conservation groups used it to protect more open space.

Gun control historically has been one of the most divisive issues in Congress, between the parties and even inside the Democratic coalition. Yet some in President Obama's own party say he has put together a gun agenda that is sweeping without being too painful for most Democrats to support.

A former frequent flyer to the emergency room has been off the streets of San Diego for more than a year, thanks to a rental assistance voucher program.