Topic: U.S. Sen. Max Baucus

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock appointed Lt. Gov. John Walsh to complete the term of U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, who won confirmation as the new U.S. ambassador to China.

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, the Montana Democrat frequently at odds with Democratic colleagues, has decided to retire, party officials say.

The head of a powerful U.S. Senate committee gave a nearly $14,000 raise in 2008 to a female staffer with whom he was romantically involved, observers say.

U.S. President Barack Obama told Eastern European leaders the United States won't be building a defensive missile shield in the region.

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus said Friday he expects the Finance Committee to release a healthcare reform bill next week.

The White House may draft its own healthcare legislation if efforts at a congressional compromise fail, sources say.

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., a day after he said he was undecided on Sonia Sotomayor's nomination, called her qualified for the Supreme Court on Friday.

U.S. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., plans to keep a campaign contribution from insurance giant American International Group Inc., a spokesman for King said.

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., has been picked to be the Democrats' lead Senate negotiator on any bill to revamp Social Security, Roll Call said Monday.

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., was recovering Saturday after urgent brain surgery in Arizona, the Missoulian reported.