Mar 04 Watch 4:04 Rep. Pramila Jayapal on how Democrats will react to Trump's address By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold For a Democrats take on President Trump's address to Congress, we're joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington. Jayapal, who is also chair emerita of the House Progressive Caucus, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch 4:10 What to expect from Trump's address to Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Ian Couzens, Shrai Popat President Trump's high-profile speech before Congress comes on the first day of a new trade war he started with America's top trading partners, and as Europe tries to fill the void in aid for Ukraine, now that Trump has ordered… Continue watching
Mar 04 Why Trump's joint remarks to Congress won't be a 'State of the Union' address By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The president's first-year speech is called something else: a joint address to Congress. The term has its origins in the first term of President Ronald Reagan. Continue reading
Mar 03 As Trump prepares to address Congress, here's how he's testing the boundary of his authority By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As legal cases mount, more than 100 so far challenging the legality of the Trump administration’s actions, the Republican president is daring the other branches of government — Congress and the courts — to try to stop him. Continue reading
Mar 03 What Trump said in his past addresses to Congress By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump once felt the need to ask lawmakers to pass his agenda. Not so much anymore. Continue reading
Mar 03 5 things to watch when Trump gives his address to Congress By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Donald Trump loves a good spectacle, and it's hard to top a speech to a joint session of Congress. Continue reading
Feb 21 Senate Republicans approve budget framework over Democratic objections after all-night vote By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Matt Brown, Associated Press Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 9:24 A look at Trump's first month in office as Congress works on his tax cut, border package By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde President Trump has been on the job for one month and the pace of his administration has been unrelenting. Thursday, a federal judge ruled the administration could continue firing federal workers by the thousands and the Senate confirmed one of… Continue watching
Feb 13 WATCH: McMahon says Trump would involve Congress in plan to close Education Department By Erica R. Hendry Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon said in her confirmation hearing Thursday that President Donald Trump "understands we will be working with Congress" on plans to change or eliminate the Department of Education. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 5:22 House Republicans reveal their budget blueprint By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura House Republicans release their long-promised budget outline as they seek to fulfill President Trump’s agenda while cutting both the deficit and taxes. But it remains unclear whether the plan will achieve those goals, or if it even has the votes. Continue watching