Politics Jan 16 New to Capitol Hill, Reps. Riggleman and Spanberger face shutdown’s added pressure Two new House members, Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., and Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., belong to the largest congressional freshman class in decades. Even before their offices were fully set up, these Capitol Hill newcomers had to cast votes on how…
Politics Jan 14 What does Tulsi Gabbard believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues If elected president in 2020, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, would take office before turning 40 and become the youngest person ever in the job. Here is what Gabbard believes on some key issues in the 2020 race.
Politics Jan 12 What does Julián Castro believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues Here is where Castro stands on some of the key issues of the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Politics Jan 02 5 reasons why this shutdown is worse for federal workers Politicians have argued that the current government shutdown is less disruptive than past shutdowns because just nine of 15 cabinet agencies — and approximately 15 percent of federal civilian workers — have been affected. But this still leaves some…
Politics Dec 26 How the government shutdown compared to every other since 1976 The most recent 35-day government shutdown marked the 21st time the federal government has shuttered in 42 years.
Politics Dec 14 Outgoing Reps. Mark Sanford and Carlos Curbelo on the political peril of disagreeing with your party Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C. and Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., are two Republican members of Congress who have sometimes broken with President Trump, and who won’t be returning to Capitol Hill in January. They sit down with Lisa Desjardins to discuss…
Politics Nov 27 What Congress could accomplish in the lame-duck session This lame-duck session could potentially be among the most significant policy-wise in recent congressional history.
Politics Nov 23 These 4 issues offer the best chance for compromise in the new Congress Lawmakers must consider how they want to govern in a Capitol where nothing can pass unless the Republican-led Senate and soon-to-be Democratic-led House agree.
Politics Nov 05 A quick guide to Election Day Election Day will be a referendum on President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress. The election is also a big test for Democrats. Here is a guide of key issues and races to watch in the final hours of the…
Politics Oct 29 Will ‘red tide’ algae in Florida turn some Republican voters ‘blue’? From rising sea-levels to toxic algae, Florida voters have a host of water problems on their minds this election season. Governor and Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott saw his poll numbers slide as ‘red tide’ algae bloomed. Scott’s critics blame…