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 in Washington. 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. Michelle Cottle on why the debt panel won't really make a deal. MORE

Supercommittee Talks Stumble

Nov 17, 2011 11:29 PM EST

Democrats and Republicans disagree, again. MORE