Obama’s request for Congress to authorise a ‘limited intervention’ in Syria does not mean it would stop there.

Barack Obama could not bring two battling political parties together to forestall the steep budget cuts, but did manage a feat of more cosmic proportions.

Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be honoured in Washington and given the US Congress’ highest award, in the latest milestone in her remarkable journey from political prisoner to globetrotting stateswoman.

Barack Obama is expected to seek a new base tax rate for the wealthy to ensure that millionaires pay at least at the same percentage as middle-income taxpayers.

The Republican party is poised for head-to-head clashes with President Barack Obama as it takes charge of the US House of Representatives today, promising an era of smaller government and less spending.

The man who will become the US Congress’ first Muslim member is under fire from conservatives because he plans to use the Koran during his ceremonial swearing-in.