Feb 09 Report claims automakers have failed to make cars hacker-proof By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Automakers are cramming cars with wireless technology, but they have failed to adequately protect those features against the real possibility that hackers could take control of vehicles or steal personal data, a member of the U.S. Senate is… Continue reading
Feb 04 Israeli ambassador meets with Senate Democrats after Netanyahu speech offends White House By Donna Cassata, Charles Babington, Associated Press Israel's ambassador to the United States got an earful from seven House Democrats on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 29 Senate passes bill approving Keystone XL oil pipeline By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan bill to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, defying a presidential veto threat and setting up the first of many battles with the White House over energy and the environment. Continue reading
Jan 28 Senate begins hearings for attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch By Erica Werner, Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's attorney general nominee, Loretta Lynch, faces Senate questioners Wednesday as she seeks to become the first black woman to hold the nation's top law enforcement job. Continue reading
Jan 14 House votes to block Obama immigration policies By Quinn Bowman WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives, led by the Republican majority, passed a bill Wednesday that would fund the Department of Homeland Security for the rest of the fiscal year while also blocking President Obama's immigration policies. Continue reading
Jan 08 California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer to retire By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer of California says she will not seek re-election in 2016 to a fifth term in office. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 7:43 What does Mitch McConnell's political past mean for the Senate's future? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 06 The best of Biden being Biden from the new Congress' first day By Domenico Montanaro From folksy Irish sayings to parental advice, hugs and kisses, selfies and cellphone calls from grandmothers, it was vintage Joe Biden Tuesday on Capitol Hill. The vice president relishes his duties administering the oath to members of Congress. Here were… Continue reading
Jan 06 White House threatens to veto Senate's Keystone XL pipeline vote By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press Setting up what is likely to be the first of many confrontations with the White House, the Republican-controlled Senate Tuesday announced its first piece of legislation, a bill to approve the construction of the much-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 7:42 Outgoing Rep. Miller on partnering with Republicans and serving Americans By PBS News Hour Continue watching