Dec 06 Stopgap spending bill to be unveiled as Congress finishes up By Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are tacking on money for security around Trump Tower in New York and funds for health care for retired coal miners to a stopgap spending bill that would avoid a government shutdown at week's end. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 12:56 Shields and Brooks on Mattis, the Carrier deal and Pelosi's re-election By PBS News Hour A clearer picture of President-elect Donald Trump's administration took shape this week, and syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss. Topics include their reactions to Mr. Trump's highest-profile nomination yet, whether… Continue watching
Nov 22 For Trump and GOP, 'Obamacare' repeal is complex and risky By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Here's the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama's health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation's huge and… Continue reading
Nov 21 EpiPen manufacturer will be a no-show at Senate hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical company Mylan is refusing to testify at a congressional hearing next week on a settlement between the company and the Justice Department over its life-saving EpiPen. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 5:09 News Wrap: Trump team says transition is going smoothly despite reports of turmoil By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the message from the Trump transition team is that the turnover is going smoothly, amid reports to the contrary. The president-elect denied on Twitter news accounts of moderate figures being "purged" from the process and… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch News Wrap: Rep. Keith Ellison announces run for DNC chief By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee heated up as the Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress, announced he’s running, joining former former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Also, in… Continue watching
Nov 14 What's on Congress' lame duck to-do list? By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Donald Trump's election will reset the balance of power in Washington, but until noon on Jan. 20, President Barack Obama decides what can become law. Continue reading
Nov 11 Several Democrats facing 2018 re-election are from states Trump carried By Alan Fram, Associated Press A long list of Senate Democrats who face re-election in 2018 are from states Donald Trump won or nearly won on Election Day. That could mean a politically excruciating next two years for many of them, and for party leaders… Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 11:37 Shields and Brooks on rancor in the electorate and the future of the Supreme Court By PBS News Hour In their final Friday political analysis before the election, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss Hillary Clinton’s shrinking lead, the rough language that has pervaded the campaign, the outlook for… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch Why congressional races matter, regardless of who wins the White House By PBS News Hour Regardless of who wins the presidential election on Nov. 8, the party that controls the balance of power in the U.S. House and Senate will play a crucial role in determining what gets done. Judy Woodruff speaks with Norman Ornstein… Continue watching