Politics Mar 21 How dysfunction has defined the House Congress is on the verge of passing its yearly budget, six months into its fiscal year and with less than 48 hours left before the government shuts down. Dysfunction is one of the defining features of this House narrowly divided…
Politics Mar 20 Why the government funding agreement may not pass in time to avoid a shutdown Much of the U.S. government is waiting to see if Congress manages to avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend. Lawmakers say they have struck a deal, but they do not have it in writing yet and they…
Politics Mar 12 Why TikTok’s parent company could face divestment or U.S. ban of the platform TikTok is once again in Congress’ crosshairs as the U.S. House of Representatives weighs a bill that would either require the platform to be divested from its Chinese parent company, or face a nationwide ban. Congressional correspondent Lisa Dejardins takes…
Politics Mar 08 What’s in the new spending bill the Senate is racing to pass to avoid a shutdown Funding the U.S. government is down to the wire as Senate lawmakers run up to a midnight deadline to pass a major spending bill and prevent a partial government shutdown. Lisa Desjardins has been following the latest and joins Geoff…
Nation Mar 07 What to expect from Biden’s third State of the Union address President Biden is addressing Congress and millions of Americans Thursday in his third State of the Union, and the last of his current term. It’s a high-stakes moment for the president as he continues his 2024 reelection campaign. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Mar 04 Trump, Haley make last cases to voters before Super Tuesday It's the final countdown to Super Tuesday with Republicans in 15 states set to head to the polls and a third of all delegates at stake. Donald Trump and Nikki Haley both racked up wins in contests over the weekend…
Politics Feb 28 Congressional leaders agree on deal to avert government shutdown It was a swirl of news at the Capitol Wednesday where the top four leaders in Congress agreed on a deal to avert a government shutdown for at least a week. That came after GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell announced…
Politics Feb 27 Biden, congressional leaders meet at White House with potential shutdown looming The top four leaders in Congress met with President Biden in the Oval Office to discuss how to fund the government and what should happen next for U.S. support of Ukraine. Congress faces a precarious stack of crises this week…
Politics Feb 23 Haley struggles to close gap with Trump ahead of South Carolina primary South Carolinians head to the polls Saturday in the state’s Republican primary race. South Carolina is often seen as a bellwether with its first-in-the-South contest, and Nikki Haley has spent more money and time on the ground in her home…
Politics Feb 22 Capitol Hill fight over spending pushes country closer to government shutdown Even as Congress is out of town, bipartisan negotiators may reach a spending deal in the next few days. But that may not be soon enough to avert a partial government shutdown. This has been a familiar plotline in recent…