Paul Ryan Finally Gave In And Endorsed Donald TrumpPaul Ryan Finally Gave In And Endorsed Donald Trump
Paul Ryan Finally Gave In And Endorsed Donald TrumpIt's a sign to other establishment figures that it's time to jump on the Trump train.
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An LGBTQ Rights Proposal Torpedoed A House Spending BillAn LGBTQ Rights Proposal Torpedoed A House Spending Bill
An LGBTQ Rights Proposal Torpedoed A House Spending BillHouse Republicans voted against their own spending bill after an anti-LGBTQ-discrimination clause was attached to it.
Paul Ryan Urges GOP Unity But Remains Leery Of A Trump AlliancePaul Ryan Urges GOP Unity But Remains Leery Of A Trump Alliance
Paul Ryan Urges GOP Unity But Remains Leery Of A Trump AlliancePaul Ryan said he wants to unify the Republican Party, but he still sounded leery of supporting Donald Trump in a new interview with Politico.
House Advances Aid Plan For Debt-Stricken Puerto RicoHouse Advances Aid Plan For Debt-Stricken Puerto Rico
House Advances Aid Plan For Debt-Stricken Puerto RicoThe U.S. territory has already defaulted on several payments on its billion-dollar debt burden.
Senate Approves $1.1 Billion In Funding To Fight The Zika VirusSenate Approves $1.1 Billion In Funding To Fight The Zika Virus
Senate Approves $1.1 Billion In Funding To Fight The Zika VirusPart of the funding will go toward the development of vaccines.
Congress Passes Bills To Curb Opioid Abuse –– Without Any New FundingCongress Passes Bills To Curb Opioid Abuse –– Without Any New Funding
Congress Passes Bills To Curb Opioid Abuse –– Without Any New FundingThe only money attached will help provide grants. It's hundreds of millions short of what the White House says it needs.
Years After Wife's Death, 90-Year-Old Former Senator To Marry A ManYears After Wife's Death, 90-Year-Old Former Senator To Marry A Man
Years After Wife's Death, 90-Year-Old Former Senator To Marry A ManIn a New York Times op-ed, former Pennsylvania Sen. Harris Wofford explains his romance with a 40-year-old man.
Will The Trump Effect Trickle Down The Ballot?Will The Trump Effect Trickle Down The Ballot?
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 SpendingA Tank Graveyard Is The Perfect Example Of Pork-Barrel Spending
A Tank Graveyard Is The Perfect Example Of Pork-Barrel SpendingA 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 StatehoodD.C.'s Mayor Is Reigniting The Fight For Statehood
D.C.'s Mayor Is Reigniting The Fight For StatehoodThe mayor of Washington, D.C., wants the nation's capital to become a state.
Should The Government Be Giving Out Subsidies?Should The Government Be Giving Out Subsidies?
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.Congress Didn't Use Its Inside Voice During Hearing On Flint, Mich.
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: PollAmericans Want Obama To Nominate A Supreme Court Justice: Poll
Americans Want Obama To Nominate A Supreme Court Justice: PollA CNN/ORC poll found a majority of Americans want President Obama to put forth a Supreme Court nominee.
Could Southern Democrats Rise Again?Could Southern Democrats Rise Again?
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 ContradictionsSenate Debate Over Scalia's Replacement Is Full Of Contradictions
Senate Debate Over Scalia's Replacement Is Full Of ContradictionsRepublican 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 LobbyistsHalf Of Retiring Senators Are Registering As Lobbyists
Half Of Retiring Senators Are Registering As LobbyistsMore 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 VirusThe White House Is Asking For $1.8B To Counter The Zika Virus
The White House Is Asking For $1.8B To Counter The Zika VirusThe 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'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Didn't Say Much At Congressional Hearing
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Didn't Say Much At Congressional HearingMartin 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 RubioCuban Migration Wave Poses Challenge For Rubio
Cuban Migration Wave Poses Challenge For RubioThe 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 OrderCalling For A Constitutional Convention Is A Tall Order
Calling For A Constitutional Convention Is A Tall OrderTexas Gov. Greg Abbott is the latest Republican to request a Constitutional Convention.
Congress Passes Spending Bill To Prevent ShutdownCongress Passes Spending Bill To Prevent Shutdown
Congress Passes Spending Bill To Prevent ShutdownThe $1.1 trillion bill went smoothly through the House and Senate despite some controversial provisions.
What You Need To Know About The Crude Export BanWhat You Need To Know About The Crude Export Ban
What You Need To Know About The Crude Export BanHow the end to a 40-year-old ban could affect gas prices and the environment.
Congress Pleases Pot Proponents — PartiallyCongress Pleases Pot Proponents — Partially
Congress Pleases Pot Proponents — PartiallyPart of a last-minute spending bill is making marijuana legalization supporters pretty happy.
Controversial Cybersecurity Act Slipped Into 'Omnibus' Budget BillControversial Cybersecurity Act Slipped Into 'Omnibus' Budget Bill
Controversial Cybersecurity Act Slipped Into 'Omnibus' Budget BillTossing 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 StewartNeed A Bill Passed? Just Call Jon Stewart
Need A Bill Passed? Just Call Jon StewartJon 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 Reason Jon Stewart Went Back To 'The Daily Show'
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 ObamacareThe Long And Largely Symbolic Effort To Repeal Obamacare
The Long And Largely Symbolic Effort To Repeal ObamacareAfter 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 BillSenate Makes Its Point With Doomed Planned Parenthood Bill
Senate Makes Its Point With Doomed Planned Parenthood BillWhy does Congress vote for things it knows will never become law?
Could Congress Be Approaching Functionality?Could Congress Be Approaching Functionality?
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 BankruptcyPuerto Rico Wishes It Could Declare Bankruptcy
Puerto Rico Wishes It Could Declare BankruptcyThe U.S. territory is in the midst of a financial crisis as record numbers of Puerto Ricans are moving to the U.S.
