Jul 12 Watch 8:42 Jan. 6 committee focuses on connections between the violent mob and Trump Much of the evidence presented Tuesday during the Jan. 6 hearing was about what former President Trump did and didn't do surrounding the violent Capitol insurrection. Mary McCord, director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, and Jamil Jaffer,… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 7:49 Election workers continue to face threats after Trump’s false election claims After former President Trump’s false claims about fraudulent 2020 election results, local and state elections officials continue to face unprecedented pressures ahead of this year's midterms, including wide-scale threats. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Tolouse Oliver, a Democrat, and… Continue watching
May 06 Pelosi says U.S. House will set staff minimum annual pay at $45,000, By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Speaker Nancy Pelosi is addressing concerns about the working conditions for some Capitol Hill aides. She's announced a $45,000 minimum yearly salary for House staffers. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 6:13 A divided Congress grapples with rising gas prices, COVID relief and immigration By Lisa Desjardins, Tyriana Evans, Saher Khan Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill this week and were met with a growing list of legislative items to tackle. From funding for Ukraine to more COVID relief, there’s a lot they’re hoping to accomplish before the legislative calendar is upended… Continue watching
Jan 02 Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press In the coming months, members of the panel will start to reveal their findings against the backdrop of the former president and his allies’ persistent efforts to whitewash the riots and reject suggestions that he helped instigate them. The committee… Continue reading
Jan 01 Conspiracy theories paint fraudulent reality of Jan. 6 riot By David Klepper, Associated Press Spread by politicians, broadcast by cable news pundits and amplified by social media, the falsehoods are a stark reminder of how many Americans may no longer trust their own institutions or their own eyes. Continue reading
Dec 23 The Capitol made out of gingerbread? You butter believe it By Dan Cooney 2021 marks the fifth edition of the gingerbread model and the first time it's been back within the walls of the Capitol since 2019. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 7:54 Rep. Escobar on immigration, inflation and key issues addressed by Build Back Better bill Thursday was a big win for progressive Democrats who made passing Build Back Better their top priority. One such representative is Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of Texas. She joins Judy Woodruff from the Capitol to discuss the bill’s details and more. Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 4:49 Pro-insurrectionists gather for a small, short rally at Capitol Hill By PBS NewsHour A rally outside Capitol Hill drew only a few hundred protesters. Called “Justice For J6,” the event was held in support of the January 6th insurrectionists who were detained and was organized by a member of Trump’s re-election campaign. Police… Continue watching
Aug 07 Senate votes to advance Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Senate moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package Saturday after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled out as opponents tried to slow the rush… Continue reading