GOP Faces Uphill Debt Battle

by Patricia Murphy May 17, 2012 1:43 AM EDT

Patricia Murphy reports on how the Democrats are in the driver’s seat for this year’s debt showdown. MORE

Boehner and the Debt, and Remembering the Right Lessons from 2011

by Michael Tomasky May 16, 2012 7:27 AM EDT

The White House needs to remember Obama's lousy reviews from swing voters during the last debt crisis. MORE

We Need to Talk

by Hussein Ibish May 7, 2012 4:45 PM EDT

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Obama Embraces Executive Power

Apr 23, 2012 6:02 AM EDT

In order to bypass Congress. MORE

Congress’ Next Privacy Showdown

by Philip Bump Apr 23, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Growing privacy concerns may doom a new bill to protect against cyberattacks. By Philip Bump. MORE

Congress Preps for Tax Battle

Apr 16, 2012 6:16 AM EDT

Senate set to vote on “Buffett Rule.” MORE

A Congresswoman’s Own Rape Story

by Patricia Murphy Mar 29, 2012 12:13 AM EDT

Rep. Gwen Moore tells Patricia Murphy why the Violence Against Women Act must be passed. MORE

Meet Capitol Hill's Hoodie-Wearer

by Nicholas McCarvel Mar 28, 2012 5:14 PM EDT

Meet Bobby Rush, Capitol Hill’s hoodie-wearing, Trayvon-supporting congressman, who got kicked off the House floor. MORE

Sen. Snowe Gives Obama Failing Grade

Mar 27, 2012 11:38 AM EDT

For willingness to work with Republicans. MORE

Hill Sniping Ends Cease-Fire

by Patricia Murphy Mar 23, 2012 1:06 PM EDT

Why we’re already back to Congress not accomplishing much of anything this year. By Patricia Murphy. MORE