Jan 06 WATCH: Congress certifies Donald Trump's victory By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential victory Friday over the objections of a handful of House Democrats, with Vice President Joe Biden pronouncing, "It is over." House Democrats objected to the votes from at least 10 states, raising issues of voter… Continue reading
Jan 06 House Democrats plan to raise objections during Electoral College vote count By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press They could slow the process, but they don't have the votes to prevent Donald Trump from winning. Continue reading
Jan 06 GOP plan to repeal ACA now, replace later is 'reckless,' says Obama By Josh Lederman and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press In an opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine, Obama sought to dispel the notion that Republicans could fulfill their campaign promises to gut the Affordable Care Act immediately without risking devastating consequences for consumers. Calling that approach… Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 23:05 Biden: Trump's belittling of U.S. intelligence agencies is 'dangerous,' 'mindless' By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford As the Obama years come to a close, Vice President Joe Biden sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his thoughts on his tenure, the election and the future of the country. They discuss the fate of the Affordable Care… Continue watching
Jan 05 Trump may pursue border wall promise without new legislation By Erica Werner and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Under the evolving plan, the Trump administration would rely on existing legislation authorizing fencing and other technology along the southern border. Continue reading
Jan 03 How does the new Congress compare with the country's diversity? By Lisa Desjardins Here’s how the diversity in the nation compares with the makeup of the new Congress and the proposed new Trump cabinet (looking at the 19 nominees he’s named). Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 9:56 How the GOP plans to begin dismantling Obama's legacy By PBS News Hour The new Congress starts work this week, with the Republicans in control of both houses. Soon, they’ll also have the White House. What’s on the GOP agenda? William Brangham talks to Lisa Desjardins, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report… Continue watching
Jan 02 Trump presidency puts California on defensive to protect progressive gains By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press After years of pushing forward a progressive agenda, legislative Democrats will be pushing back against conservative policies. Continue reading
Jan 02 5 things to know about the incoming Republican Congress By Donna Cassata, Associated Press On Tuesday at noon, members of the 115th Congress will be sworn in, with an emboldened GOP intent on unraveling eight years of President Barack Obama's Democratic agenda. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 8:49 Can Trump change Washington? By PBS News Hour “Drain the swamp” was one of President-elect Donald Trump’s frequent refrains on the campaign trail. Lisa Desjardins talks with Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics, and Paul Miller, president of The National Institute for Lobbying &… Continue watching