Politics Sep 05 Congress returns to work in Washington facing deadline to keep government funded By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz
Politics May 01 Watch 4:33 How a congressional freshman is learning to balance people and party Freshman GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman is now four months into his new job. Between the government shutdown and hearings over the Mueller report, he’s learning to balance life on the Hill with the needs of his Virginia constituents. Lisa Desjardins… By Lisa Desjardins
Politics Jul 26 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: Sessions defends Rosenstein amid Freedom Caucus impeachment bid In our news wrap Thursday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after House Republicans launched a bid to impeach him. Sessions urged Congress to turn its attention to more important work. Also, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan,…
Science May 22 Watch 6:13 Rep. Jim Jordan: Withholding information puts Justice Department under a cloud Conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus called on Tuesday for the appointment of a second special counsel to look into the FBI and Department of Justice. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a member of the Freedom Caucus, joins Judy…
Politics Feb 07 As shutdown looms, Pelosi says she opposes budget deal if there’s no promise of ‘Dreamer’ vote Congress' latest funding fight runs into a new barrier. By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Apr 05 Trump’s FDA pick faces questions over financial ties to medical companies By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Scott Gottlieb promised to prioritize the opioid crisis, said science will prevail despite his extensive financial ties to FDA-regulated medical companies. Continue reading
Apr 02 Freedom Caucus, White House dispute not dissipating By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Government ethics lawyers said a tweet by White House social media director Dan Scavino Jr. violated federal law that limits political activity by government employees. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch News Wrap: Trump takes aim at the Freedom Caucus By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump tweeted that some conservatives in the Freedom Caucus will hurt the Republican agenda if "they don't get on the team." A Caucus member later responded that "most people don't take well to being… Continue watching
Mar 23 In stinging setback for Trump and Ryan, House GOP leaders delay vote on health care repeal bill By Erica Werner and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press House Republicans plan to meet behind closed doors Thursday night to consider their next steps. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 6:30 Vote looming, House health care bill hasn’t yet won pivotal GOP support By PBS News Hour Continue watching