Nov 30 Bill on president's tax returns, voting access will be Democrats' 1st in the new Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Democrats on Friday unveiled their first bill for the new Congress, a good-government package to limit big money in politics, make it easier for citizens to vote and require presidents to disclose their tax returns. Continue reading
Nov 29 Lawmakers call for greater protections for migrant teens in U.S. detention camp By Martha Mendoza, Garance Burke, Associated Press More than 2,300 teens are being held at the remote tent city in Tornillo, Texas, which opened in June. Lawmakers on Thursday called for stricter background checks, more mental health support and a public hearing to further investigate problems. Continue reading
Nov 29 Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress By Associated Press President Donald Trump's former lawyer, is pleading guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on a Trump real estate deal in Russia. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 5:55 News Wrap: Market rises on signs interest rate hikes may slow Wall Street saw gains across the Dow Jones, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 amidst signs interest rate hikes might slow. Fed chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged that “moving too fast” could jeopardize economic growth, although he also cautioned against going… Continue watching
Nov 28 Democrats nominate Pelosi for House speaker By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Pelosi entered the closed-door caucus election in an unusual position -- running unopposed despite the clamor by some Democrats for new leadership. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 4:01 Saudi Arabia, criminal justice reform and Mueller top the congressional to-do list As Congress resumed after the Thanksgiving recess, it faced a long list of agenda items to tackle before year's end. Among the priorities are relations with Saudi Arabia, criminal justice reform and the Mueller investigation. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Nov 27 What Congress could accomplish in the lame-duck session By Lisa Desjardins This lame-duck session could potentially be among the most significant policy-wise in recent congressional history. Continue reading
Nov 27 Pence and Kushner make push for criminal justice rewrite on Capitol Hill By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senators announced a bipartisan agreement on the legislation earlier this month, but McConnell has yet to say whether he will hold a vote on the bill. Vice President Kike Pence and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner are expected to… Continue reading
Nov 23 These 4 issues offer the best chance for compromise in the new Congress By Tess Conciatori, Lisa Desjardins Lawmakers must consider how they want to govern in a Capitol where nothing can pass unless the Republican-led Senate and soon-to-be Democratic-led House agree. Continue reading
Nov 21 Democrat who opposed Pelosi now says he'll back her for House speaker By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Rep. Brian Higgins of western New York announced Wednesday he will now support Pelosi after earlier signing on to a letter opposing her bid. Continue reading