The Senate's top Democrat on Monday came out against plans to build a mosque near the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, moving away from President Barack Obama on the controversial election-year issue.

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid is opposing plans by a Muslim organization to build an Islamic center near the World Trade Center site, after President Barack Obama said the group has the right to proceed.

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid is opposing plans by a Muslim organization to build an Islamic center near the World Trade Center site, after President Barack Obama said the group has the right to proceed.

WASHINGTON -- The Senate's top Democrat today came out against plans to build a mosque near the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, moving away from President Barack Obama on the controversial election-year issue. Locked in a tight race,...

U.S. lawmakers Thursday approved an extra $600 million to improve security along the United States' southern border with Mexico. The Senate backed the measure by unanimous consent during a rare break from August recess, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama's desk for signature.