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Jay Carney

In this April 18, 2013 file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., center, and other members of immigration reform's bipartisan "Gang of Heat," appear at a Capitol Hill news conference in Washington. Passage of the landmark immigration bill won't be simple. Presidential ambitions alone will see to that, as Rubio, for one, attempts a political straddle while other potential GOP presidential candidates firmly oppose the measure. Rubio, who helped negotiate the bipartisan bill, has recently called for changes as he tries to keep faith with tea party supporters and other conservatives who will vote in the 2016 primaries and caucuses. Speaking at left is Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
Jun 21, 2013

Senate immigration bill boosted by border deal

Supporters of bipartisan immigration legislation smoothed the way Friday for likely Senate passage of their handiwork, overcoming last-minute disagreements at the bill's controversial core and tacking on other items certain to build support.

Jan 25, 2012

Brewer, Obama have tense moment at airport

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But the Republican governor says the Democratic president showed disrespect for her by abruptly ending their conversation.

May 10, 2011

Obama heads to Texas today to push immigration overhaul

President Barack Obama is making his first trip as president to the U.S.-Mexico border, using the setting to sharpen his call for a remake of the country's immigration laws and try to cast the Republican Party as the obstacle standing in its way.

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