Aug 08 Watch 7:54 Amy Walter and Annie Linskey on how the Inflation Reduction Act could impact the midterms Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats' major legislative victory with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act… Continue watching
Aug 05 WATCH: GOP senators go after Manchin and Sinema's support of climate and tax bill By Associated Press Republicans are going after Democratic senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Krysten Sinema of Arizona for their support for new economic legislation. Continue reading
Aug 04 U.S. 'desperately needs' electoral law update, Manchin testifies By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin are making the case for overhauling the 1800s-era Electoral Count Act. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 8:36 After a long battle, veterans celebrate PACT Act's passage. But the war goes on for many By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn After a week of delay and debate in Congress, President Biden on Monday will sign legislation that makes it easier for veterans to get VA benefits after becoming sick from exposure to toxins in war zones. But it has been… Continue watching
Aug 02 Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt beats former Gov. Eric Greitens in GOP Senate race By Summer Ballentine, Jim Salter, Associated Press Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has defeated scandal-scarred former Gov. Eric Greitens and 19 others in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Aug 02 WATCH: Senate passes PACT Act, expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. He has said the bill “makes good on our sacred obligation” to care for veterans and their families. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 5:59 How a potential Senate deal could lower health care costs for millions of Americans For the first time, the U.S. government could have the power to negotiate prices for some of the costliest drugs covered under Medicare. The proposed legislation would also help Medicare recipients by imposing penalties against drug manufacturers who raise prices… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 13:41 Brooks and Capehart on the Senate's climate and health care deal New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how an apparent Senate deal to address health care costs and climate change revives some of President… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 9:19 Senate agreement on climate change, health care revives Biden's legislative agenda Senate Democrats are lauding a deal on a spending package to reduce the deficit, lower health care costs, raise corporate taxes and combat climate change. It's a stunning development after more than a year of negotiations had failed to win… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 9:02 U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, stoking fears of a recession New data out Thursday shows the U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, raising concerns that the nation might be nearing, if not already in, a recession. The White House pushed back against that idea, pointing to strong job… Continue watching