Feb 12 Boehner throws in the towel on debt ceiling fight By Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe House Speaker John Boehner listened to his inner Kenny Rogers Tuesday, abandoning his search for a debt ceiling compromise that could win favor with his members and forcing Democrats to come up with most of the votes needed to pass… Continue reading
Feb 09 As Clinton considers presidential bid, progressives keep a close watch By Associated Press Democrats say economic issues such as raising the minimum wage and protecting Social Security have become paramount for anyone aiming to lead the party after years of tough economic times. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch Greg Whiteley gets personal with the Romneys in ‘Mitt’ By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 01 Campaign committees collected almost $500 million in 2013 By Associated Press The major campaign committees collected almost a half-billion dollars in 2013 — a year when just two states chose governors, two had special Senate elections and six House districts had unplanned races — and spent most of it. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch Reflecting on the life and legacy of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Margaret Warner reflects on the life of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch What Burke and Paine teach us about the roots of political division in America What Burke and Paine teach us about the roots of political division in America… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch What the 2012 election can teach us about 2014 and beyond As the first year of President Obama's second term draws to a close, Gwen Ifill talks to Mark Halperin of Time magazine and John Heilemann of New York magazine about their new book, "Double Down: Game Change 2012," for insight… Continue watching
Aug 05 13 Cartoons That Rocked Art and Politics By Katelyn Polantz In his book "The Art of Controversy: Political Cartoons and Their Enduring Power," journalist Victor Navasky writes about caricature's ability to disturb dictators, humble presidents and inflame readers. We present 13 of the most impactful cartoons featured in the book. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch Alexei Navalny, Prominent Russian Voice of Dissent, Convicted of Embezzlement Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was convicted of embezzling $500,000 worth of timber and sentenced to five years in prison. But he and his supporters say the sentence is politically motivated due to Navalny's crusade against corruption and criticism… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch Money Flow Is Concern for California’s San Joaquin River Restoration Money Flow Is Concern for California's San Joaquin River Restoration… Continue watching