Politics Dec 29 Quiz: How well do you remember the year in politics? 2015 has been a topsy-turvy political year on the campaign trail, in Congress and in the world of election-related cell-phone demolition. How well do you remember the politics of the past 12 months? Enter our quiz to help you find…
Politics Dec 16 What’s in the massive deals Congress made overnight? While much of the nation slept, Congressional leaders unveiled two deals that are stuffed with major issues, from what the nation does with its oil and how it supports renewable fuel to a significant change at U.S. borders and a…
Politics Dec 06 When politics goes right: $300 billion transportation bill signed into law For the first time in six years, Congress has passed a comprehensive bill to fund the construction of roads and bridges in every state and most counties. Political Director Lisa Desjardins reports on the bipartisan breakthrough.
Politics Dec 01 Quiz: The politics of climate change Scientists call it a global crisis, but not every politician in the U.S. is so sure. As world leaders meet in Paris to discuss climate change, we thought we’d test what we know about the difficult politics of climate change…
Politics Nov 17 Your guide to every candidate’s strategy on Islamic State and refugees The Paris attacks have generated a range of responses from the men and women who hope to be the next commander in chief of the United States. Here is NewsHour’s look at the candidates’ takes and their possible presidential approaches.
Politics Oct 28 Quiz: Where does the U.S. government get most of its money? Congress votes on a mega-budget deal this week, potentially avoiding another fiscal cliff. This inspired us to take a closer look at the federal cash flow. Test what you know about how the U.S. spends and manages taxpayer money.
Politics Oct 21 The GOP has a massive, historic choice to make. Now Most speeches are not historic. And those that are seldom earn the title immediately. But the words of Rep. Paul Ryan Tuesday night are in contention to be important markers of a defining and potentially historic moment for the Republican…
Politics Oct 14 3 things from the Democratic debate you couldn’t see on TV The Democratic debate in Las Vegas exceeded its expectations in hitting on substance. But as pundits trade thoughts on who was strong (Clinton), who was solid (Sanders) and who else was on stage (O'Malley, Webb, Chafee), we want to point…
Politics Oct 13 4 things to watch for in the first Democratic debate The first Democratic presidential debate is 9 p.m. EDT tonight on CNN. Here's what to look for from the candidates.
Politics Oct 06 Quiz: How the U.S. House of Representatives works The framers of the Constitution built Congress to be the chamber of government closest to the people. At this moment, the House of Representatives is also the most unpredictable wing of government as majority Republicans hold a rare mid-session vote…