Jan 08 Can Obama and the Republican Congress get anything done together? By Ayan Sheikh Earlier this week this week, we looked at the history of divided government and how the current split in power between the Democratic White House and a Republican majority house and senate is the new normal. Continue reading
Jan 08 Yes, this man is the U.S. ambassador to Finland By Domenico Montanaro Being an ambassador is a pretty staid job. That is, unless you’re Bruce Oreck. Since being sworn in as ambassador to Finland in 2009, his holiday cards have become the stuff of legend. Continue reading
Jan 08 California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer to retire By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer of California says she will not seek re-election in 2016 to a fifth term in office. Continue reading
Jan 08 5 things to know about upcoming U.S. dietary guidelines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press You've heard it before: Eat fewer calories, more fruits and more vegetables. Those recurring themes as well as some new advice about sugar, salt, meat and caffeine could be part of the government's upcoming dietary guidelines for healthy eating. Continue reading
Jan 08 5 things you might not have known about Mitch McConnell By Lisa Desjardins, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe, Domenico Montanaro Today in the Morning Line: McConnell wrote his thesis on "The Great Compromiser" His real name's not Mitch He once sought the support of Democratic-leaning groups like major unions Obama heads to Phoenix to talk housing Immigration action in the… Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 7:43 What does Mitch McConnell's political past mean for the Senate's future? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 House passes bill to renew terror insurance program By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House passed long-sought legislation Wednesday to renew the federal program that props up the private market for insurance against terrorist attacks. Continue reading
Jan 07 Obama starts 2015 on an upswing, but can it last? By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s approval rating is creeping upward. The economy is growing. And a flurry of aggressive executive actions on domestic and foreign policy have energized the West Wing. Continue reading
Jan 07 Split power is the new normal in American politics By Rachel Wellford, Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Just two presidents in the last 50 years have not experienced a Congress fully controlled by the opposition party 16 of the 24 times the opposition party has fully controlled Congress have been in just… Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 2:21 Biden emcees swearing-in ceremonies with hugs and selfies By PBS News Hour Vice President Joe Biden stole the show at the swearing-in ceremonies of the 114th Congress, wooing grandmothers, taking selfies and slapping senators on the back in between administering oaths. Continue watching