Exploring the dangers of polarized politics for American governance…
Analysts warn uncertainty caused by political brinkmanship may spook consumers…
Short-term spending deal reopens government, sets stage for budget battle ahead…
Italy's PM Letta: 'American leadership is needed' for Europe's economic growth…
While GOP 'picked a fight that they couldn't win,' Democrats emerge reunited…
BREAKING: Speaker Boehner says House won't block vote on bipartisan Senate deal on budget.— The Associated Press (@AP) October 16, 2013…
Sen. Ted Cruz says he won't delay vote on debt deal…
Reid, McConnell announce deal on Senate floor…
Will 'artificially imposed crises' have consequences for U.S. economic standing?…
From local economies dependent on defense spending to tourist hot spots reeling from closures, communities across the nation are feeling the pinch of the government shutdown. Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Cathy Lewis of WHRV in Hampton Roads, Va., Karen…
