Can This Kennedy Carry the Torch?

by Eleanor Clift Feb 17, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Barney Frank wants his House seat to go to Joseph III.... MORE

Obama’s Smart Birth-Control Move

by Dana Goldstein Feb 10, 2012 3:55 PM EST

Only in our absurd health-care system is a woman’s boss involved with her sex life.... MORE

Earmarks Flow Near Lawmakers’ Property

Feb 6, 2012 10:25 PM EST

Investigation reveals. MORE

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