Jul 02 What Congress has to get done By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Congress has some items it has to work on The state of the VA reform bill Obama mocks GOP again, says, "So sue me." Is he really the worst president since WWII? What Congress… Continue reading
Jun 25 Boehner says House plans to sue Obama By David Espo, Associated Press Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday the Republican-controlled House will file an election-year lawsuit accusing President Barack Obama of failing to carry out the laws passed by Congress. Continue reading
Jun 19 Rep. Kevin McCarthy voted next House majority leader By Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans have made the first change in their leadership since Majority Leader Eric Cantor unexpectedly lost a primary election last week. They've elected California Rep. Kevin McCarthy to replace him in the No. 2 job. Continue reading
Jun 19 What to watch in today's House leadership races By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: House GOP to vote Thursday on two leadership posts McCarthy the front-runner for majority leader; three-way battle for whip Obama tells Hill leaders he doesn't plan to seek congressional authority for Iraq Faith &… Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch Sens. Kaine and McCain debate U.S. exit from Iraq, prerequisites for new military response By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch How much power can the president wield by sidestepping Congress? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 17 In Congress, prospect of new Iraq fight turns hawks into doves By Donna Cassata, Bradley Klapper, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The prospect of the U.S. military returning to the fight in Iraq has turned congressional hawks into doves. Lawmakers who eagerly voted to authorize military force 12 years ago to oust Saddam Hussein and destroy weapons of mass… Continue reading
Jun 13 Which federal agencies do lobbyists target most? By Elizabeth Shell Of the nearly 250 agencies tracked by the Center for Responsive Politics, it’s hardly surprising that the ones responsible for making the laws, the U.S. House and Senate, top the list at No. 1 and 2, respectively, of the 10… Continue reading
Jun 11 Cantor to resign House leadership after primary loss By David Espo, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Officials say House Majority Leader Eric Cantor intends to resign his leadership post this summer after losing a primary election Tuesday night in a major upset. Continue reading
Jun 05 Pentagon reports show China's military strength is growing By Associated Press China shows growing capability to project military power beyond its shores, the Defense Department said. In an annual report to Congress, the Pentagon said China is developing and testing new types of missiles, expanding the reach of its navy and… Continue reading