Politics Jan 27 How does the filibuster work? The Senate rules on the filibuster are complicated. Lisa Desjardins answers your questions.
Politics Jan 20 Biden signs executive actions aimed at undoing Trump’s legacy President Biden began his time in office by signing 17 executive actions, with plans to undo many of former President Trump's signature policies, like rejoining the Paris climate accord and beginning a national mask mandate on federal property. Biden's actions…
Politics Jan 19 As Trump considers pardons, Democrats push for his impeachment trial As Congress looked ahead to governing under President-elect Biden, President Trump was said to be considering a volley of potential pardons before he leaves office. And Democrats continued to figure out what an impeachment trial for the outgoing president may…
Politics Jan 14 Investigations intensify in the wake of the Capitol riot as inauguration approaches The timing of a Senate impeachment trial for President Trump remains up in the air, as authorities investigate potential threats during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, who is planning a nearly $2 trillion economic package to combat COVID-19 and…
Politics Jan 13 House votes to impeach Trump for a second time A week after a violent riot engulfed the Capitol, the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Trump with a charge of instigating the assault. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Nation Jan 08 What we saw the day the Capitol was attacked On Jan. 6, for the first time in more than two centuries, Congress was attacked and overrun, this time by its own citizens. The PBS NewsHour's anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff talks to correspondents Lisa Desjardins, Amna Nawaz and…
Politics Jan 05 WATCH: Congress resumes electoral vote count after protesters storm U.S. Capitol Watch PBS NewsHour special coverage of the joint session of Congress starting at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Politics Jan 05 Tensions rise as Congress prepares to certify election results It is a transition like no other with President Trump denying election results and defying the democratic process. In Washington D.C., hundreds met outside the U.S. Capitol in support of the president -- a preview of what's expected to be…
Politics Jan 04 U.S. Senate hangs in the balance as candidates make final push in Georgia Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C this week, but control of the U.S. Senate still hangs in the balance. It all comes down to two senate runoff elections tomorrow in Georgia. Lisa Desjardins reports on the final push for control of…
Politics Dec 11 COVID relief negotiations stumble near finish line. What’s next? Lawmakers have worked feverishly and have nearly reached a deal, but the final points of disagreement, over COVID-related lawsuits and funding for state and local governments, have proven to be treacherous for compromise.