Nov 18 Watch New Democratic Majority in Congress Leans Bipartisan Although the Senate is poised to have at least a 57-seat Democratic majority, the new Congress has begun to reach across party lines. Analysts mull the pros and cons of the Party's majority, its implications for President-elect Barack Obama and… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch House Passes a Number of Reforms in First 100 Hours of Session The House of Representatives passed an energy bill Thursday to close the first 100 legislative hours of the new congressional session, which included the passage of a number of bills promised by Democrats in their fall campaigns. A guest discusses… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Democratic Senator Johnson in Critical Condition Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., was in critical condition Thursday, following brain surgery. His medical condition has raised questions about the fate of the new Senate majority in Congress and the possible political impact of the Senator's illness. Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch Democrats Pick Hoyer for House Majority Leader House Democrats elected Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., as majority leader over Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., and formally nominated Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as House speaker. Two lawmakers discuss the election results and plans for the upcoming Congress. Continue watching