Oct 25 Watch 4:02 Banks and credit card companies just scored a big win. What does it mean for consumers? By PBS News Hour The Senate overturned a rule on Tuesday that would allow consumers to bring class action suits against banks and credit card companies, ending a long-brewing battle over the use of arbitration clauses by financial institutions. William Brangham talks to Elizabeth… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 9:02 Does picking fights with GOP members help or hurt Trump? By PBS News Hour Judy Woodruff sits down with Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union and Democratic consultant Hilary Rosen to discuss the increasingly public rift in the Republican Party, how high-profile GOP retirements may affect the political landscape, the revelation that the… Continue watching
Oct 25 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Saher Khan The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Oct 25 ACA ‘silver plan’ premiums up an average of 34 percent, new analysis finds By Associated Press An analysis of newly released government data finds that premiums for the most popular health plans under the Affordable Care Act are going up by an average 34 percent next year. Continue reading
Oct 25 Republicans face Sophie’s choice between lowering debt and cutting taxes By Lisa Desjardins Republicans are facing an internal divide as two central GOP pillars collide: cutting taxes and reining in the federal budget. Continue reading
Oct 25 House GOP at odds with Trump over changes to 401(k) plans By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press The congressman who heads the House tax-writing panel isn't ruling out changes to the 401(k) retirement program to raise revenue for tax cuts, despite President Donald Trump's fresh promise that the savings plan used by tens of millions of Americans… Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: House committee gives update on efforts to address opioid crisis By Associated Press The Committee on Energy and Commerce is expected to give an update on efforts to combat the opioid crisis at 10 a.m. ET. Continue reading
Oct 25 AP report: Clinton camp helped fund Trump dossier research By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped fund political research into President Donald Trump that ultimately produced a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday night. Continue reading
Oct 25 U.S. Ambassador Brown accepts advice after conduct complaint By Associated Press U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown told a New Zealand website Wednesday that he accepted advice that he should be more culturally aware after a U.S. inquiry into his conduct at a Peace Corps event in Samoa. Continue reading
Oct 25 Senate GOP votes to repeal consumer rule By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate voted narrowly to repeal a banking rule that would have allowed consumers to join together to sue their bank or credit card company. Continue reading