NFL players, major corporations, politicians denounce DOMA, Prop 8
President says administration was compelled to intervene in lawsuit
In first, Senators join House Dems in saying anti-gay law is unconstitutional
DOJ urges justices to strike down California's Prop 8
Vote marks first time pro-gay bill has passed under Boehner
News breaks as White House stays mum on filing
Other briefs filed by businesses, 'red state' coalition, GOP
ADAP, funding to combat hate crimes on the chopping block
Deadline to file brief is Thursday
Senate approves controversial nominee, 58-41
