Politics Aug 09 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer discusses Democrats’ major climate and health bill
Politics Aug 08 Watch 6:14 What the reconciliation bill would do to boost clean energy and combat global warming If the House passes the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days it will lead to by far the biggest investment the federal government has made on tackling climate change. Several estimates have indicated the initiative may mean a 40… By William Brangham
Politics Aug 08 Watch 7:54 Amy Walter and Annie Linskey on how the Inflation Reduction Act could impact the midterms Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats' major legislative victory with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act…
Health Aug 03 Watch 8:36 After a long battle, veterans celebrate PACT Act’s passage. But the war goes on for many After a week of delay and debate in Congress, President Biden on Monday will sign legislation that makes it easier for veterans to get VA benefits after becoming sick from exposure to toxins in war zones. But it has been… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Aug 02 Watch 2:44 Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan sparks immediate reaction from China U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan Tuesday after days of speculation about her visit, prompting an immediate response from China. Pelosi's late-night landing was quickly followed by news of Chinese military drills all around the island. John Yang… By John Yang, Teresa Cebrian Aranda
Aug 02 WATCH: Biden speaks virtually with Michigan Gov. Whitmer on semiconductor production By Associated Press President Joe Biden spoke virtually during an event where Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that aims to boost semiconductor production in the state. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 8:13 Sen. Jon Tester discusses roadblocks for a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have long been working to pass the PACT Act, a key bill that would expand health care access to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. But what was supposed to be easy passage on a bipartisan… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 5:59 How a potential Senate deal could lower health care costs for millions of Americans For the first time, the U.S. government could have the power to negotiate prices for some of the costliest drugs covered under Medicare. The proposed legislation would also help Medicare recipients by imposing penalties against drug manufacturers who raise prices… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 13:41 Brooks and Capehart on the Senate’s climate and health care deal New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how an apparent Senate deal to address health care costs and climate change revives some of President… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 9:19 Senate agreement on climate change, health care revives Biden’s legislative agenda Senate Democrats are lauding a deal on a spending package to reduce the deficit, lower health care costs, raise corporate taxes and combat climate change. It's a stunning development after more than a year of negotiations had failed to win… Continue watching