• Senate approves GOP tax bill, sending it back to the House

    Senate approves GOP tax bill, sending it back to the House

    Dec 20, 2017 05:50 AM EDT

    ... govern — and imperative for holding onto House and Senate majorities in next year's midterm elections. "The proof will be in the paychecks," Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, said during the Senate's nighttime debate. "This is real tax relief, and it's needed." Not so, said the top Senate ...

  • GOP may keep Obama tax on wealthy in bid to save health bill

    GOP may keep Obama tax on wealthy in bid to save health bill

    Jun 30, 2017 01:42 PM EDT

    ... McConnell postponed a vote on an initial version Tuesday because of opposition from conservatives and moderates alike. By this week's end, he wants to nail down changes that would assure the bill's passage after Congress' weeklong July 4 recess. No more than two of the 52 GOP senators ...

  • Trump budget seeks to boost defense spending, slash State Department and EPA

    Trump budget seeks to boost defense spending, slash State Department and EPA

    Mar 16, 2017 04:01 AM EDT

    ... as renewable energy, climate change research and rehabilitation of housing projects. READ MORE: Trump’s budget cuts drastically into science and health programs Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts is slamming proposed budget cuts to the IRS, an agency that is down more than 17,000 employees since 2010. "We have ...

  • In an unconventional race, even the electoral map surprises

    In an unconventional race, even the electoral map surprises

    Aug 18, 2016 11:51 PM EDT

    ... it feel like? What do you see the two candidates' strengths and weaknesses right now? ADAM SMITH, Tampa Bay Times: Well, Florida's always a nail biter state. So, it's -- the safe bet is it's going to be close. It usually is. Both candidates are here virtually every ...

  • Shields and Brooks on Trump v. Pope and Scalia’s Supreme Court successor

    Shields and Brooks on Trump v. Pope and Scalia’s Supreme Court successor

    Feb 20, 2016 12:09 AM EDT

    ... to me to be the rationale for her candidacy at this point. JUDY WOODRUFF: And she was making what appeared to be an effort to nail down her strong position on immigration, on supporting... MARK SHIELDS: Yes. She did have one great spot -- I don't know if you have ...

  • Why companies are racing for almost-instantaneous delivery

    Why companies are racing for almost-instantaneous delivery

    Apr 10, 2015 12:44 AM EDT

    ... Google as you go $5 an order or a $95 annual subscription fee, and also at your speedy service, startups like Instacart, which delivers groceries. Postmates provides food and coffee in an instant, or, if you need a stiffer drink, Ultra will bring booze in an hour. PRAV SARAFF, Owner ...

  • What do Ohio voters want? More political cooperation despite clashing views

    What do Ohio voters want? More political cooperation despite clashing views

    Jan 14, 2015 01:01 AM EDT

    What do Americans think about Washington politics and productivity over the last two years? Across the political spectrum, one thing that many seem to agree on is that both parties share blame for dysfunction and stasis. Judy Woodruff talks to voters in Columbus, Ohio, about their hopes for the new Congress.

  • In historic move, Republican House is suing Obama

    In historic move, Republican House is suing Obama

    Jul 11, 2014 12:58 PM EDT

    Obama-Boehner relationship hits a new low: Over the years the rapport between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner has been described at times as “topsy-turvy,” “complicated,” and “soured.” But their relationship might have hit a new low Thursday with the president and House speaker publicly rebuking one another at dueling events in Texas...

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    Anthrax Threat

    Oct 30, 2001 05:00 AM EDT

    Health officials focus on two people with anthrax who do not routinely work with the mail. Gwen Ifill and Susan Dentzer track the latest anthrax developments.

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    In Reverse Trompe L'Oeil, Models Are Both Subject and Painting Surface

    Mar 08, 2011 07:25 PM EDT

    In some ways, artist Alexa Meade is a traditional figure painter, replicating the light and shadow that falls on the human body in a naturalistic way. But she works on an unusual canvas: the human body.