Politics Nov 10 End of shutdown in sight as some Democrats break with leadership to make deal with GOP At 41 days and counting, the end of the longest shutdown in government history could be in sight. A group of Democrats and one independent crossed the aisle to make a deal with Republicans. It still needs approval from the…
Politics Nov 07 Congress remains deadlocked on ending shutdown as airlines forced to cancel flights U.S. airlines began cutting hundreds of flights at major airports as the impact of a record-long shutdown kicked in further. Nearly 800 flights at 40 airports were canceled by midday. It comes as Congress and President Trump remain deadlocked over…
Politics Nov 06 Where negotiations to end the federal shutdown stand As airports brace for widespread travel disruptions amid the government shutdown, Lisa Desjardins reports on the efforts to end the record-long closure.
Politics Nov 04 California redistricting battle becomes expensive and deeply divisive Voters in California are deciding the fate of a plan to redraw congressional maps, a move that could have national implications. Lisa Desjardins traveled to the Golden State, where it's become an expensive fight and a deeply divisive issue for…
Politics Nov 04 WATCH: Key takeaways from the 2025 elections PBS News’ Lisa Desjardins and Liz Landers looked at a few takeaways from this year’s election results.
Politics Nov 03 SNAP benefits will be partially funded as shutdown stretches on, White House says With the federal government shutdown on its 34th day, the Trump administration said it will restart some food aid payments. That comes after two judges ruled the government must keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, running. But millions…
Politics Oct 30 Government shutdown reaches 5th week with important deadlines looming As the federal government shutdown reaches the one-month mark, Lisa Desjardins reports on the progress toward a resolution and the growing consequences of the continuing closure.
Politics Oct 28 Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications Election Day is a week away, and while there are some gubernatorial races getting attention, there is also a trio of votes for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that continues a trend of big spending in judicial elections. Pennsylvania is a…
Politics Oct 24 As federal workers miss paychecks during shutdown, many turn to food banks for relief The government shutdown reached day 24 on Friday, marking another milestone for federal workers as they missed a paycheck. That is putting the squeeze on family finances, and many federal workers are now turning to local food banks to help…
Politics Oct 23 Federal workers set to miss full paycheck as government shutdown drags on In the standoff over the government shutdown, Republicans tried something new, offering a Senate bill that would pay some federal workers who are still on the job. Democrats blocked that move, arguing that it excludes too many people. It comes…