Politics Jun 23 Trade bill clears Senate hurdle, at brink of final passage By Charles Babington, Associated Press
Politics Jun 23 McConnell asks senators to cast pro-trade vote once more WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz of Texas has dropped his previous support for President Barack Obama's trade agenda only hours before a crucial Senate vote Tuesday, complicating GOP leaders' hopes of enacting the legislation. By Charles Babington, Associated Press
Politics Jun 12 Watch 9:58 What’s next after Democrats derail trade bill? President Obama's long-sought trade deal is in limbo after a key part of the bill was defeated. The House effectively rejected a combination of proposals that would have given the president fast-trade trade authority. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., talks to… By PBS News Hour
Politics Jun 12 House rejects Obama on trade authority WASHINGTON — The House derailed a high-profile White House-backed trade bill on Friday, a humiliating defeat for President Barack Obama inflicted by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and dozens of union-backed lawmakers from his own party. By Erica Werner and Charles Babington, Associated Press
Politics Jun 12 Pelosi announces opposition ahead of trade vote WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama made an unusual 11th-hour appeal to dubious Democrats on Friday in a tense run-up to a House vote on legislation to strengthen his hand in global trade talks. By Erica Werner and Charles Babington, Associated Press
May 22 Senate clears White House-backed trade bill By David Espo and Charles Babington, Associated Press In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation Friday night to strengthen the administration's hand in global trade talks, clearing the way for a highly unpredictable summer showdown in the House. Continue reading
May 15 Gwen’s Take: Politics through a glass, darkly — trade edition By Gwen Ifill Is Washington transparent? Certainly not. Are all lawmakers friends, even within their own parties? No way. So it helps to have a glossary when you listen to them speak. Continue reading
May 14 Senate votes to advance trade bill By David Espo, Associated Press In a burst of bipartisanship, the Republican-controlled Senate put President Barack Obama's trade agenda back on course on Thursday, clearing the way for likely approval within days of legislation allowing the administration to negotiate global deals that Congress could support… Continue reading