Years After Wife's Death, 90-Year-Old Former Senator To Marry A Man
In a New York Times op-ed, former Pennsylvania Sen. Harris Wofford explains his romance with a 40-year-old man.
Congress
Will The Trump Effect Trickle Down The Ballot?
Can candidates for the House and Senate actually benefit from embracing Trump's brash, business-centric views?
| Jake Godin and Kate Grumke and Zach Toombs
A Tank Graveyard Is The Perfect Example Of Pork-Barrel Spending
A tank program the military said it doesn't need is a result of pork-barrel spending meant to bring money to a lawmaker's home district.
D.C.'s Mayor Is Reigniting The Fight For Statehood
The mayor of Washington, D.C., wants the nation's capital to become a state.
Should The Government Be Giving Out Subsidies?
This debate short is part of a series co-produced by Intelligence Squared U.S. and Newsy.
Congress Didn't Use Its Inside Voice During Hearing On Flint, Mich.
Michigan's governor and the director of the Environmental Protection Agency had a rough day with Congress.
Americans Want Obama To Nominate A Supreme Court Justice: Poll
A CNN/ORC poll found a majority of Americans want President Obama to put forth a Supreme Court nominee.
Could Southern Democrats Rise Again?
A former chairman of the Democratic National Committee says Democrats will need more than organization to be competitive again in the South.
Senate Debate Over Scalia's Replacement Is Full Of Contradictions
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer seem to change their minds about blocking (or not blocking) nominated justices.
Half Of Retiring Senators Are Registering As Lobbyists
More outgoing senators and representatives are registering as lobbyists than ever before. There are rules to prevent it, but also a lot of loopholes.
The White House Is Asking For $1.8B To Counter The Zika Virus
The money would go to mosquito control programs, research for a vaccine, health services for low-income pregnant women and more.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Didn't Say Much At Congressional Hearing
Martin Shkreli appeared before Congress to talk about his role in raising the price of a lifesaving drug, but he didn't end up speaking much at all.
Cuban Migration Wave Poses Challenge For Rubio
The number of Cubans migrating to the U.S. has increased since the announcement of the normalization of relations.
Calling For A Constitutional Convention Is A Tall Order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is the latest Republican to request a Constitutional Convention.
Congress Passes Spending Bill To Prevent Shutdown
The $1.1 trillion bill went smoothly through the House and Senate despite some controversial provisions.
What You Need To Know About The Crude Export Ban
How the end to a 40-year-old ban could affect gas prices and the environment.
Congress Pleases Pot Proponents — Partially
Part of a last-minute spending bill is making marijuana legalization supporters pretty happy.
Controversial Cybersecurity Act Slipped Into 'Omnibus' Budget Bill
Tossing CISA in with the federal government's budget bill means the contentious cybersecurity act is more likely to be signed into law.
Need A Bill Passed? Just Call Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart has been lobbying for passage of the Zadroga Act for first responders, and it looks like it's worked.
The Reason Jon Stewart Went Back To 'The Daily Show'
The former host has teamed up with first responders to try to persuade Congress to pass a 9/11 first responders bill.
The Long And Largely Symbolic Effort To Repeal Obamacare
After dozens of attempts, Republican lawmakers may finally get a bill to repeal Obamacare to the president's desk, but it likely won't mean much.
Senate Makes Its Point With Doomed Planned Parenthood Bill
Why does Congress vote for things it knows will never become law?
Could Congress Be Approaching Functionality?
After years of a lack of productivity, Congress seems to be getting its act together. Maybe.
Puerto Rico Wishes It Could Declare Bankruptcy
The U.S. territory is in the midst of a financial crisis as record numbers of Puerto Ricans are moving to the U.S.
Secret Service Agents Suspended For Leaking Congressman's Info
The Secret Service suspended dozens of agents Friday for misconduct. But the agency has a long way to go to rehabilitate its image.
Did David Vitter Really Choose 'Prostitutes Over Patriots?'
A new ad in the Louisiana governor's race accuses Congressman David Vitter of skipping a vote to talk to a prostitute. We fact check the scandal.
Who Should Foot The Bill For Better Highways?
This "2-Minute Debate" is part of a series co-produced by Intelligence Squared U.S. and Newsy.
Bernie Sanders' Groundbreaking Weed Bill Really Isn't
The bill falls in line with public opinion and wouldn't change much at the state level.
Sanders Announces Bill To Keep Fossil Fuels 'In The Ground'
The bill aims to stop extraction of fossil fuels from federal land.
How To Make $174K Working Only 111 Days
U.S. legislators are set to work less than a third of the year. It doesn't seem like much, but it's not much lower than the recent average.
