Nov 04 Watch 4:12 Here's a national landscape of prominent midterm races By PBS News Hour Early reporting in Indiana may reflect which party will control the Senate. Ten seats in the Northeast could flip the House in favor of Democrats. In Florida, Georgia, and purple rust belt states including Ohio and Iowa, governor races may… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 6:41 Twitter and Facebook face lawmaker concerns over policing their platforms Twitter and Facebook, the world's largest social media giants, told the senators investigating Russia's tactics during the U.S. elections that they had improved their defenses, but some still lawmakers believe the companies need regulation. Meanwhile, the question of whether social… Continue watching
Jan 14 With CHIP funds running low, doctors and parents scramble to cover kids' needs By Phil Galewitz and Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News The months-long failure on Capitol Hill to pass a long-term extension to CHIP portends serious health consequences, with disruption in ongoing treatments. Continue reading
Sep 05 These lawmakers will drive Congress' biggest battles this month By Lisa Desjardins Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan will be pivotal figures on Capitol Hill this month. But who else could prove pivotal on Capitol Hill this month? Here’s a look at some of the key players as… Continue reading
Jun 14 After shooting, lawmakers call for increased security By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press One Republican congressman says he's going to start carrying a gun in public after a gunman opened fire on a baseball practice, injuring Rep. Steve Scalise and several others. Some lawmakers want beefed up security at town halls. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 3:17 Finding a Christmas tree fit for the U.S. Capitol By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, we take a look at the not-so-simple process of selecting the U.S. Capitol's Christmas tree. Last spring, Chris Nicolli, whose day job entails fighting wildfires, was tasked with picking the perfect specimen. Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 11:30 Capitol Hill stalemate on gun control back in spotlight after Orlando shooting By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 26 Boehner's resignation sheds light on House GOP leadership By Erica Werner, Associated Press The gulf between tea party conservatives and establishment Republicans has grown so wide that it just swallowed up the speaker of the House, and may threaten the entire Republican Party and Congress itself. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 4:21 GOP renews abortion battle with eyes on the Supreme Court By PBS News Hour This week Republicans passed a bill to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, which House Speaker John Boehner called the "most pro-life legislation” to ever come before the House. The bill depends on a recent study that found… Continue watching
May 15 Women on Capitol Hill dish on their experiences with sexism By Anna Sillers Sexism on Capitol Hill is by no means new. But a new survey from the National Journal shows how widespread the problem still is. Continue reading