Politics Mar 24 147 lawmakers in 44 states accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017 By Isabella Volmert, David A. Lieb, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America
Politics Jan 03 Democratic women lawmakers who broke through in 2018 now step into leadership roles A number of Democratic women from the House class of 2018 are poised to exert more influence than ever before on the future of their party. By Grace Panetta, Mel Leonor Barclay, The 19th
Economy Nov 28 Business groups pressure Congress to block potential rail strike Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month's deadline in the stalled contract talks. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Sep 05 These lawmakers will drive Congress’ biggest battles this month Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan will be pivotal figures on Capitol Hill this month. But who else could prove pivotal on Capitol Hill this month? Here’s a look at some of the key players as… By Lisa Desjardins
Politics Mar 03 Watch 6:14 GOP lawmakers try to rein in mass protests with new state laws In many state capitals, lawmakers are targeting protesters’ tactics amid a renewed wave of large-scale demonstrations, sparking debates over the question of free speech versus public safety. John Yang speaks with Christopher Ingraham of The Washington Post about how far… By PBS News Hour
May 05 Watch 6:41 Seeing Robert Mapplethorpe’s idea of perfection in a new retrospective By PBS News Hour Artist Robert Mapplethorpe found himself at the center of the culture wars of the 1980s and ‘90s for his best-known work, homoerotic and often explicit photographs that drew the ire of federal lawmakers. Now two major Los Angeles museums have… Continue watching
Jan 15 Bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill pushed through by House By Alan Fram, Associated Press Party leaders pushed a massive $1.1 trillion spending bill for this year through the House on Wednesday, shunning the turmoil of recent budget clashes with a compromise financing everything from airports to war costs and brimming with victories and concessions… Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch White House urges skeptical lawmakers to avoid new Iran sanctions White House urges skeptical lawmakers to avoid new Iran sanctions… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Negotiators gathered in Geneva to resume talks over reining in Iran's nuclear program… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch Kathleen Sebelius to Congress: Delay of health care law ‘not an option’ Kathleen Sebelius to Congress: Delay of health care law 'not an option'… Continue watching