Politics Jun 25 After Cantor’s upset, incumbents hold their ground in close primary races By PBS News Hour
Politics Jun 25 Rangel wins New York primary NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, the face of Harlem politics for generations, held off a strong Democratic primary challenge and moved one step closer to what he says will be his 23rd and final term in the House. By Jonathan Lemire, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Politics Jun 23 Watch After Cantor’s loss, incumbents brace for primary challenges Voters in seven states will head to the polls Tuesday for another set of primary elections. Since House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s loss in Virginia’s Republican primary two weeks ago, incumbents all over the country are scrambling to secure victories. By Ariel Min
Politics Jun 23 Incumbents beware: Challengers look to join the ‘Brat Pack’ Today in the Morning Line: Tuesday’s elections feature current officeholders trying to hold on In Mississippi, Cochran’s hopes might rest with black voters Charlie Rangel in tough fight – does he become first Democratic incumbent to lose? Hillary Clinton… By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe
Politics Nov 15 Watch Lame-Duck Congress Reconvenes as Rangel Leaves Own Trial On Monday, Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel walked out of his own ethics trial, the 111th Congress reconvened and newly elected members attended orientation. Kwame Holman has an overview then Ray Suarez gets more on what to expect from the lame-duck…
Jul 29 The Morning Line: The Rangel Trial Gets Underway By Terence Burlij Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., has still not reached a deal with the House ethics committee to avoid a public trial of sorts, as many of his fellow Democrats had hoped he would. The New York Post reports that… Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch Investigation into Rangel’s Dealings Intensifies The House Ethics Committee is expanding its investigation into Rep. Charles Rangel over a series of questionable financial dealings. Kwame Holman reports. Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch House Passes Bill to Ease Middle-Class Tax Burden The House passed a tax reform bill on Friday aimed at reducing the burden of the Alternative Minimum Tax for middle-class Americans. The bill would raise taxes on hedge-fund and private equity firm managers to offset lost revenue. Continue watching
May 11 Watch U.S. to Set Trade Guidelines on Environment, Labor President Bush and House leaders came to an agreement on environmental and worker protection guidelines to attach to trade deals with other countries. A trade policy expert talks about the agreement's significance. Continue watching