Aug 30 Some recall Sandy struggle as Congress ponders Harvey relief By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Another powerful natural disaster has exposed lingering resentment that underscores regional divisions in a deeply divided Republican Party. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 4:18 As Harvey floods Texas, Congress due to debate insurance program that's underwater By PBS News Hour A vast majority of Texas homeowners in areas under water from Tropical Storm Harvey lack flood insurance, and how to help them is sure to be a big political fight in Washington. Lisa Desjardins joins Miles O’Brien to take a… Continue watching
Aug 29 Can Congress fix the troubled federal flood insurance program? By Lisa Desjardins As the largest flooding event in modern U.S. history affects millions across Texas, members of Congress face a political crisis over how to handle the nation’s largest insurance plan for floods. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 10:35 How attacking GOP leaders could be hurting Trump's agenda By PBS News Hour President Trump lambasted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday, his latest attack aimed at his own political party. John Yang reports and Judy Woodruff discusses the growing rift with Michael Steel, former press secretary… Continue watching
Aug 10 Can tax reform save Trump's legislative agenda? By Daniel Bush Tax reform represents the Republican Party’s best shot at securing a signature domestic policy achievement in President Donald Trump’s first year in office. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 5:58 Trump and Congress play tug of war on health care and Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin With significant divides on issues like health care and Russia, there appears to be growing tension between the White House and Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins and Nick Schifrin join Judy Woodruff for a closer look at both. Continue watching
Aug 01 Where Republican lawmakers stand on transgender troops By Ellis Kim Lawmakers in Congress have offered a wide range of reactions to President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military. Continue reading
Aug 01 A (quick) guide to the upcoming battle over tax reform By Lisa Desjardins The White House and congressional Republicans are working on a tax reform plan they hope to pass by the end of the calendar year. Is that realistic? Here's a look at where the plan stands. Continue reading
Jul 28 After vets protests, new deal struck to end VA budget crisis By Hope Yen, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on a $3.9 billion emergency spending package to fill a shortfall in the Department of Veterans Affairs' program of private-sector care, seeking to avert a disruption to medical care for thousands… Continue reading
Jul 27 Trump's ban on transgender military members divides veterans in Congress By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's decision to ban transgender service in the armed forces drove a wedge through military veterans in Congress, with one camp standing squarely behind the commander in chief and the other decrying his order as an… Continue reading