Jan 06 House vote to send health law repeal to Obama for first time By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — After dozens of failed attempts to undo President Barack Obama's health care law, the GOP-led Congress will finally put a bill on the president's desk Wednesday striking at the heart of his signature legislative achievement. Continue reading
Dec 30 In case you missed it, Congress passed some big bills in 2015 By Quinn Bowman After half a decade of divided government, something changed in 2015: Congress passed significant bipartisan legislation that was signed into law by the president. Continue reading
Dec 29 Quiz: How well do you remember the year in politics? By Lisa Desjardins 2015 has been a topsy-turvy political year on the campaign trail, in Congress and in the world of election-related cell-phone demolition. How well do you remember the politics of the past 12 months? Enter our quiz to help you find… Continue reading
Dec 28 Speculation starting to swirl over a brokered GOP convention By Nancy Benac, Associated Press It's that point in the presidential election cycle when speculation starts swirling that the primaries won't produce a clear winner and one of the parties' big nominating conventions will dissolve in chaos. Continue reading
Dec 17 Boehner critic gives Ryan an A-plus on process as Congress nears spending deal By Quinn Bowman The omnibus and tax extenders bill heading for final approval in Congress this week still face opposition from conservative lawmakers in both chambers. But one key House Republican still praised Speaker Paul Ryan for delivering on his promise to open… Continue reading
Dec 16 Massive tax package offers breaks for just about everyone By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- From finance companies and manufacturers to teachers and the working poor, there is a tax break for almost everyone in the massive package unveiled by congressional leaders. Continue reading
Dec 15 Ryan tells GOP there’s agreement on tax and spending bill By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders and the White House have reached agreement on a massive year-end tax and spending package, House Speaker Paul Ryan told GOP lawmakers late Tuesday, urging support for the legislation that delivers GOP wins but also includes… Continue reading
Dec 12 U.S. House under new management, but it’s business as usual By Erica Werner, Associated Press It's looking like business as usual in the U.S. House as lawmakers wrap up a year-end spending bill that pays for Planned Parenthood, the president's health care law and other Obama administration priorities, while shunning some top conservative priorities. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 7:28 How Speaker Ryan is retooling the GOP agenda By PBS News Hour In his first four working weeks, new Speaker of the House Paul Ryan presided over passage of a $600 billion defense bill, a bill to tighten screening of Syrian refugees and a five-year highway bill. Political director Lisa Desjardins offers… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 11:51 Shields and Brooks on the GOP’s Trump problem, Paul Ryan’s speaker leadership By PBS News Hour Continue watching