Bernard L. Madoff tried to hide at least $1 million in assets from investigators, prosecutors told a judge.

In the case of Robert J. Steven, the Supreme Court is likely to address questions about whether and when the government can decide that some sorts of information have no social value at all.

Senate leaders are challenging Roland W. Burris’s appointment, setting the stage for a showdown on Capitol Hill.

President Bush has authorized an immediate airlift of vehicles and equipment to bolster the international peace-keeping mission in the conflict-torn Darfur region of western Sudan.

The dean of Georgia lawyers, Mr. Bell also served as a federal judge and prominent legal troubleshooter.

The election panel’s stamp of approval is unlikely to bring an end to the fight over the Senate seat.

Leon E. Panetta, the former congressman and White House chief of staff, would take over an agency buffeted by criticism.

A new Congress convenes on Tuesday with the downturn heavy on the minds of lawmakers, but a stimulus bill will take time.

Many experts believe that Israel timed its move against Hamas expecting to receive backing in Washington.

For the last two years, Nancy Pelosi has been the driving force behind the Democratic agenda, but now she is about to become facilitator in chief.

The breaks for workers and businesses are nods to critics who are worried that the economic recovery program has been too focused on government spending.

Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico withdrew as the commerce nominee amid a grand jury inquiry.

Barack Obama flew for the first time as president-elect on one of the Air Force planes used to ferry presidents and top government officials.

The president-elect is eager to sign legislation that would essentially relax the statute of limitations under various civil rights laws.

As Roland W. Burris prepared to claim his seat, Senator Harry Reid, the majority leader, insisted the Senate has the legal authority to bar him but left the door open to negotiations.

Tim Kaine has been tapped by President-elect Barack Obama to succeed Howard Dean as party chairman.

As Roland W. Burris prepared to claim his seat, the majority leader insisted the Senate has the legal authority to bar him.

The investigation yielded nothing more than a strong hunch that Dr. Bruce E. Ivins was the perpetrator, a Times examination found.

The Democratic economic package may include much more government-assisted health insurance and unemployment help.

Caroline Kennedy, Roland Burris and Al Franken are odd cases, but there is no single path to the Senate.