Politics Nov 24 Top lawmakers reach agreement on spending as deadline nears By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Politics Sep 06 FAQ: What will end the Zika impasse in Congress? Members of the House and Senate are back in Washington after an extended summer recess. While they were away, fears of a local Zika outbreak on the U.S. mainland became reality. How did we get here?… By Quinn Bowman
Politics Jun 09 House panel moves to block Obama regulations on payday loans WASHINGTON — A powerful House panel is coming to the aid of payday lenders, moving to delay Obama administration regulations aimed at cracking down on the much-criticized industry. By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Politics Aug 08 Watch Wave of GOP Retirements Poised to Shake up House Dozens of Republican House members have announced they will not run for reelection in the coming year, marking a 50-year high. Kwame Holman reports on who's retiring and what it may mean for Congress and the next president.
Politics Dec 20 Watch President Bush Accuses Congress of ‘Wasteful Spending’ in Earmarks President Bush criticized Congress on Thursday for including thousands of earmarks -- small projects for which lawmakers target funds -- in its spending bills. Fiscal experts explain how Congress intends to use those earmarks and how they affect the overall…
Aug 29 Watch Senators Call for Craig to Resign After Bathroom Arrest Following revelations about the arrest of Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, on a disorderly conduct charge, several key Republicans called for his resignation. A political writer from one of Idaho's largest newspapers explains the impact in his home state. Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch Congress Struggles to Settle on Earmarks Lawmakers are battling over funding projects called earmarks that have been attached to bills. The NewsHour reports on a proposed deal that may allow them to move past these debates. Continue watching