

Politics Jun 08

Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential…
By PBS NewsHour
Politics Apr 28

FORT WAYNE, Indiana — Former House Speaker John Boehner unloaded on Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz during a talk to college students, calling the Texas senator "Lucifer in the flesh."…
By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Politics Mar 16

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan's spokeswoman says he "will not accept a nomination" to be the Republican running for president — even if his predecessor, John Boehner, nominated him.
By Associated Press
Politics Jan 04

SEATTLE — Longtime Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington state is retiring.
By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Nov 01

By Associated Press
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Sunday ruled out a comprehensive overhaul of the immigration system while President Barack Obama is in office.
Oct 29

By PBS NewsHour
In our news wrap Thursday, newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan called for healing and greater transparency, as the outgoing speaker, John Boehner, made a teary goodbye. Also, U.S. and Chinese naval commanders met over video conference to discuss tensions…
Oct 29

By Alan Fram, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Republicans were poised to make Rep. Paul Ryan the new House speaker on Thursday, hoping the young but grizzled lawmaker can heal the splintered party's self-inflicted wounds and craft a conservative message to woo voters in next year's…
Oct 28

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the new GOP nominee to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House, laid out his first policy position Wednesday: supporting the new bipartisan budget deal. The House passed the agreement, averting a looming federal default…
Oct 28

By Associated Press
The House has passed a bipartisan budget-and-debt deal that prevents an unprecedented government default.
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