Politics Aug 06 Here is Congress’ to-do list for when they return from August break WASHINGTON -- The House has left town for its August recess and the Senate is departing, which leaves a hefty list of unfinished business. Lawmakers have just 10 legislative days in September to ensure that the government stays open. By Associated Press
Politics Apr 13 5 things to watch as Congress returns from a 2-week break Congress reconvenes Monday after a two-week recess, and plunges immediately into a fierce debate over how to control Iran's nuclear program. Lawmakers also will decide whether to confirm a new attorney general and whether to stabilize payments for Medicare treatments. By Charles Babington, Associated Press
Politics Feb 24 The 3 possibilities in the shutdown showdown over Homeland Security With four days left until the Department of Homeland Security runs out of funding (Friday at midnight), the politics remain complicated but the options for Congress are simple: (1) Let DHS funding run out, (2) Fund the agency for the… By Lisa Desjardins, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe
Politics Jan 28 Watch 7:43 How a new generation of war veterans wants to shape military policy The new Congress has the fewest military veterans since World War II, but recent veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are on the rise. What priorities do they bring to Capitol Hill? Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Martha McSally,… By PBS News Hour
Jan 28 Republicans to vote on repealing Obamacare … again By Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: House’s first month has focused on base issues without much chance of getting to the president Why another Obamacare vote? Freshmen want to say they voted against it Law remains unpopular, but people like… Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 6:57 Despite milder tone after White House meeting, immigration may pose political impasse By PBS News Hour The leaders of the Republican-controlled Congress were among more than a dozen lawmakers who gathered at the White House to talk common ground and areas of conflict with President Obama. Political director Domenico Montanaro and political editor Lisa Desjardins join… Continue watching
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 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
Jan 06 Watch 6:25 News Wrap: Keystone XL fight looms as 114th Congress convenes By PBS News Hour Continue watching