Dec 01 Congress has 2 weeks to avert a government shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Their to-do list includes keeping the government running into the new year, renewing expired tax breaks for individuals and businesses and approving a defense policy measure that has passed for more than 50 years in a row. They hope to… Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch Despite shutdown, October jobs report still good news for economy Despite shutdown, October jobs report still good news for economy… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch Sen. Susan Collins hopes moderates will return to the GOP’s ‘shrinking middle’ Sen. Susan Collins hopes moderates will return to the GOP's 'shrinking middle'… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch Budget committee begins to air differences on spending and taxes Budget committee begins to air differences on spending and taxes… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch Sen. Mitch McConnell: I don’t think anybody can make the health reform law work Sen. Mitch McConnell: I don't think anybody can make the health reform law work… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch GOP can gain strength and the Senate by ‘adhering to principles,’ says Gillespie GOP can gain strength and the Senate by 'adhering to principles,' says Gillespie… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch Rep. Huelskamp: Tea party GOP lost the shutdown battle, but not the wider debate Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., believes Americans are disappointed with the "status quo" deal… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch Economists expect ‘messier’ jobs report for October after unimpressive September Economists expect 'messier' jobs report for October after unimpressive September… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch Former Sen. Trent Lott: Republicans should pivot towards a positive agenda Former Sen. Trent Lott: Republicans should pivot towards a positive agenda… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch A look at political brinkmanship past and present Exploring the dangers of polarized politics for American governance… Continue watching