Politics & Government

Congress tries every year to plug a loophole that would otherwise result in a 21 percent cut in Medicare doctors' pay. But it doesn't exactly always tighten its belt in the process.

Skinny Jeans, Expanded Waistlines, And A Washington 'Fix'

3:24pm March 27, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Congress has acted 17 times to prevent a cut in Medicare doctors' payments. But the so-called Doc Fix has always been like that pair of jeans you keep in your closet, hoping someday they'll fit.

Sen. Harry Reid, left, endorsed and Sen. Chuck Schumer to replace him as Democratic leader.

Politics & Government

How Senate Democrats Will Choose Their Next Leader

2:49pm March 27, 2015

by Ron Elving

Closed-door leadership elections are held on a given day, but really take place over years of interaction and commerce among caucus members. Ideology and issues are not the paramount concern.

Air War In Yemen May Come At The Expense of Coalition Against ISIS

8:00am March 27, 2015

by David Welna

Most of the members of the coalition conducting air strikes in Yemen, are also members of the U.S.-led coalition in Syria that's been waging an air campaign against the self-styled Islamic State.

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President Obama talks to David Simon, creator of The Wire.

WATCH: Obama, A 'Wire' Superfan, Talks To Show's Creator David Simon

7:38am March 27, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The president called the show "one of the greatest, not just television shows, but pieces of art in the last couple of decades." Their conversation was about the effects of the war on drugs.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence holds a news conference at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, where he signed into law a bill that would allow business owners with strong religious convictions to refuse to provide services to same-sex couples.

Indiana's Governor Signs 'Religious Freedom' Bill

3:32am March 27, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Among other things, the controversial new law would allow owners of businesses in the state to deny services to same-sex couples.

House Speaker John Boehner takes the gavel from Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Jan. 6 at the start of the 114th Congress.

Amazingly, Congress Actually Got Something Done

6:58pm March 26, 2015

by Ron Elving

The leaders and members must, in a word, compromise. And on this occasion, Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi did just that, with skill and savvy.

"Abraham Lincoln held this seat in Congress for one term but few faced as many defeats in his personal, business and public life as he did," Rep. Schock said on the House floor Thursday.

After Spending Scandals, Rep. Aaron Schock Says Goodbye

3:09pm March 26, 2015

by Juana Summers

Even in his final floor speech, Rep. Aaron Schock seemed to leave the door open for a future, comparing himself to former President Abraham Lincoln.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush, a 2016 hopeful, takes a selfie with an Iowa supporter earlier this month.

Can Republicans Get Ahead In The 2016 Digital Race?

12:44pm March 26, 2015

by Nayana Davis

When Sen. Ted Cruz threw his hat into the ring, it happened first on Twitter. Political news is breaking more and more on social media, and both sides face different challenges in reaching out.

If Reps. Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner win and their plan becomes law, it would kill what's known on Capitol Hill as the "doc fix."

Is Capitol Hill Ready To Rest Its Near-Annual 'Doc Fix' Exercise?

12:11pm March 26, 2015

by Juana Summers

Doctors who treat Medicare patients will face a huge cut, 21 percent, if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month. House leaders now think they fix a problem that has plagued Congress since 1997.

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Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Released From Prison

8:46am March 26, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson will serve out the remainder of his sentence for misappropriating campaign funds for personal use at a halfway house in Washington, D.C.