Oct 17 Watch Exploring the dangers of polarized politics for American governance Fundamental disagreement is an expected occurrence in Congress, but lately crises have come in increasing frequency. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Eric Liu of Citizen University, Steven Hayward of the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Beverly Gage of Yale University for… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch Italy's PM Letta: 'American leadership is needed' for Europe's economic growth Italy's PM Letta: 'American leadership is needed' for Europe's economic growth… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch Reid, McConnell announce deal on Senate floor Reid, McConnell announce deal on Senate floor… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch Senate nears end of standoff with bipartisan plan on spending and debt ceiling The Senate was poised to support a bipartisan deal to fund the government though Jan. 15 and extend the debt limit until Feb. 17, just hours before the U.S. would have to default. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports. Gwen Ifill… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch Sens. Reid, McConnell both 'optimistic' shutdown deal can be reached Both Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., expressed optimism that a deal on the shutdown would be reached by the end of the week. However, it remained unclear how House Republicans would receive any… Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch 4:18 Would a third major party ease Congressional gridlock? Do the Republican and Democratic parties do an adequate job representing the American people or is a third major party needed? According to Gallup, the percentage of people saying a third party is needed has hit an all-time high. Nathan… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch Shields and Brooks on shutdown's 'tectonic' effect for Republicans Shields and Brooks on shutdown's 'tectonic' effect for Republicans… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch How will shutdown stalemate shape future negotiation in Congress? How will shutdown stalemate shape future negotiation in Congress?… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch House GOP pitches plan on debt limit amid pressure from business community House GOP pitches plan on debt limit amid pressure from business community… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch Advocates rally on Capitol Hill to renew push for immigration reform Advocates rally on Capitol Hill to renew push for immigration reform… Continue watching