Oct 07 Watch 4:59 House Republicans face a math problem in picking a new speaker By PBS News Hour Republicans are preparing for a closed-door vote on whom they would like to be the next Speaker of the House. How will the decision affect the direction of Congress? Hari Sreenivasan takes a look at the contenders with political director… Continue watching
Oct 03 GOP divided over House speaker race By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Republican turmoil is boiling over as leadership elections approach, with dissatisfied lawmakers casting about for new choices and a surprise longshot challenger emerging in the speaker's race. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 3:14 Under fire from House GOP, Boehner drops resignation bombshell By PBS News Hour Speaker of the House John Boehner announced he would be leaving office and giving up his leadership position, sending shockwaves across Capitol Hill. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports on what led to Boehner's decision and how lawmakers are reacting. Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 6:11 Will the pope’s visit to Congress bring a political miracle of unity? By PBS News Hour When Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress, he'll speak from the same podium where Father Patrick Conroy, chaplain of the House of Representatives, delivers the opening prayer each morning. Father Pat joins Gwen Ifill to reflect on the… Continue watching
Mar 03 House to vote on fully funding Department of Homeland Security By Erica Werner and David Espo, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans say the House will vote as early as Tuesday on a bill to fully fund the Homeland Security Department through the end of the budget year, without immigration restrictions. Continue reading
Feb 05 House Democrats discuss updates to ‘No Child Left Behind’ law By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Democratic lawmakers are clawing to get their views heard as Congress moves ahead on revising the much-maligned No Child Left Behind education law and its annual school testing requirements. They crowded into a small Capitol Hill hearing… Continue reading
Jan 22 House passes new abortion restrictions after last-minute changes By Corinne Segal The bill bars the use of federal money for abortions or for insurance plans that cover abortions. Continue reading
Jan 06 Boehner wins reelection as speaker, but not without opposition By Quinn Bowman Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, won his bid to be Speaker of the House for two more years, but 25 of his fellow Republicans, more than expected, voted against him. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 7:42 Outgoing Rep. Miller on partnering with Republicans and serving Americans By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 2:51 Will immigration conflict derail Congress’ year-end to-do list? By PBS News Hour Continue watching