Politics Jan 04 The many ways the shutdown is stopping vital services and research As the shutdown enters a possible third week, it is furthering straining thousands of furloughed federal workers who have gone without pay.
Politics Jan 04 WATCH: Pelosi, House Democrats address sweeping reforms bill Speaker Pelosi and other House Democrats are holding a news conference at 11 a.m. ET today. Watch their remarks here.
Politics Jan 03 WATCH: Trump says he’ll ‘have to start watching PBS much more’ President Donald Trump made two references in recent days to PBS and its coverage of U.S.-North Korea relations -- first, in a tweet, and again during Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.
Politics Jan 03 WATCH: House votes on plan to end partial shutdown In one of its first official acts, the House passed a series of bills Thursday to fund several federal departments that are closed because of a partial government shutdown, which is now in its 13th day. Under the plan,…
Politics Jan 03 WATCH: Democrats take control of the House as new Congress convenes The House will convene at noon today. Watch the event here.
Politics Jan 03 WATCH: Senators sworn in as new Congress begins The Senate convened today. Watch senators being sworn in here.
Politics Jan 03 Democrats take control of the House today. Here’s what to expect Shutdown aside, there are several other items on Democrats’ agenda. Here's what to expect as the new Congress convenes today.
Nation Dec 26 A second migrant child died in U.S. custody this month. Here’s what we know Felipe Gómez Alonzo’s death again raises questions about whether officials failed to notice vital signs of distress from a migrant child in government custody.
Politics Dec 21 Mattis is leaving. What does that mean for Trump? Here’s why Mattis’ resignation has worried lawmakers and what it means for U.S. foreign policy going forward.
Nation Dec 20 4 questions about the Trump administration’s decision to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico Asylum seekers at the southwest border will now have to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed in U.S. immigration courts, a significant departure from decades of American immigration policy. Here's what we know about the change.