Oct 11 McConnell promises to speed pace on judicial nominees By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Conservative activists such as the Judicial Crisis Network have been increasingly frustrated with the slow pace on judicial nominees. Continue reading
Oct 11 WATCH: Ryan says bump stocks should be addressed by regulation By Associated Press The devices have drawn attention because they were found among the arsenal of the killer in the Las Vegas massacre. Continue reading
Aug 30 Some recall Sandy struggle as Congress ponders Harvey relief By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Another powerful natural disaster has exposed lingering resentment that underscores regional divisions in a deeply divided Republican Party. Continue reading
Jul 29 Get ready for the next big health care fight. This one’s all about kids By Erin Mershon, STAT CHIP, which health insurance for millions of kids, will run out of federal funds in weeks unless Congress acts. Another partisan fight may loom. Continue reading
Jul 23 Ahead of key vote, details of GOP health bill still unknown By Hope Yen, Associated Press The Senate will move forward with a key vote this week on a Republican health care bill but it's not yet known whether the legislation will seek to replace the Affordable Care Act or simply repeal it. Continue reading
Mar 26 GOP struggles to govern despite a monopoly in Washington By Thomas Beaumont and Bill Barrow, Associated Press The Republican Party of "no" for Democrat Barack Obama's eight years is having a hard time getting to "yes" in the early Donald Trump era. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch At annual CPAC, new energy reflects new Trump administration By PBS News Hour President Trump’s top advisers took the stage at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, where thousands have gathered to chart the future under a Republican White House. But while the Trump team seems to have taken over the conference schedule,… Continue watching
Jan 19 GOP selects Ronna Romney McDaniel to lead party operation By Steve Peoples, Associated Press McDaniel becomes the first female RNC leader in three decades. Continue reading
Dec 25 Fearing Medicaid cuts, states wield health data as a political weapon By Casey Ross, STAT Lawmakers who support expanding health coverage are using data to fight Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Dec 11 Republican senators join Dems to condemn Russian political hacking By Associated Press John McCain, Chuck Schumer and others said in a joint statement Sunday that the CIA's report of Russia's efforts in the election "should alarm every American."… Continue reading