Senate Passes Insider-Trading Ban

Feb 2, 2012 7:00 PM EST

Vote was almost unanimous. MORE

Sen. Kelly Ayotte Speaks Out

by Lloyd Grove Jan 1, 2012 10:00 AM EST

The conservative junior senator from New Hampshire, dubbed the “Granite Grizzly” by Sarah Palin,... MORE

Twilight of the Blue Dog

by John Avlon Dec 28, 2011 4:45 AM EST

John Avlon on the retirement of Sen. Ben Nelson and other independent centrist voices in Congress. MORE

How Congress Cashed Out

by Jeff Smith Dec 28, 2011 4:45 AM EST

Jeff Smith of Occupy Wall Street on the vast wealth gap between Americans and their representatives... MORE

Four More Years of Gridlock?

by Eleanor Clift Dec 23, 2011 4:45 AM EST

Reelection would not end Obama’s troubles. Eleanor Clift on the bleak prospects for a second term. MORE

House GOP to Kill Payroll Tax Vote

Dec 19, 2011 10:24 PM EST

To avoid directly opposing a tax break. MORE

Payroll-Tax Agreement Reached

Dec 16, 2011 8:07 PM EST

Will extend for two months. MORE

Obama Signs Stopgap Measure

Dec 16, 2011 12:29 PM EST

Keeping government open so Senate can pass spending bill. MORE

How to Make Congress Work

by Mark McKinnon Dec 12, 2011 4:45 AM EST

The nonpartisan coalition No Labels unveils its 12-point plan to fix a dysfunctional U.S. Congress.... MORE

Senate Rejects Tax-Cut Bills

Dec 1, 2011 9:05 PM EST

But passes law that allows military to hold terror suspects. MORE

The Supercommittee Sham

by Michelle Cottle Nov 18, 2011 4:45 AM EST

Ignore the cupcakes and optimistic talk.... MORE

Supercommittee Talks Stumble

Nov 17, 2011 11:29 PM EST

Democrats and Republicans disagree, again. MORE