Jan 25 AP Poll: Public has little faith in government’s problem-solving ability By Bill Barrow and Emily Swanson, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- As the first voting nears in the presidential race, most Americans have little or no confidence in the federal government to confront what they see as the country's most important priorities, according to a national survey. Continue reading
Jan 22 How do the new U.S. visa rules work? By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Obama administration is tightening travel restrictions on Europeans and others who have visited Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan in the last five years. Continue reading
Jan 19 Here’s what Congress can do about Puerto Rico’s debt By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico's $72 billion public debt crisis has forced congressional leaders to pay attention to a U.S. territory that's usually on the sidelines of American politics. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers reacts to the State of the Union By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch Congressmen Van Hollen and Thune react to the 2016 State of the Union By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch Shields and Brooks analyze Congressional response to State of the Union By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 08 WATCH LIVE: 2016 State of the Union By PBS News Hour "Since I took office seven years ago, in the midst of crisis, I don't think I've ever been more optimistic about a year ahead than I am right now," he says. Obama notes that he's busy working on the speech… Continue reading