Senate Adjourns, GOP To Take Over In January
The adjournment brought the 113th Congress to a formal close. Democrat Harry Reid ended his run as majority leader, as Republicans take control of the Senate next month.
Politics & Government
Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover
Lawmakers in the Senate approved an extension of tax breaks and confirmed 12 more judicial nominees, but a terrorism insurance bill didn't survive the night.
Economists: Congress Gets A Hat Tip (Barely) For Its Efforts
Congress passed no laws addressing the minimum wage, tax reform, trade or immigration this year. But judged by the low recent standards, lawmakers got light applause from economists.
Senator-Elect Tillis Bringing In Mix Of Staff
Thom Tillis is putting together his staff for when he heads to Washington. As WFDD's Michael Burke reports, the new staff includes both long time associates and Capital Hill veterans.
'Warning Shot': Sen. Warren On Fighting Banks, And Her Political Future
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, took a passionate stand against a provision in the spending bill that rolls back a major part of the Dodd-Frank financial regulation legislation.
Kurdish Officials Worry About Kurds Joining The Islamic State
In the Kurdish city of Halabja, young men have been disappearing to join ISIS. It's a trend the authorities don't really want to discuss. But they are clamping down to try to make it stop.
Tennessee Governor Moves To Expand Medicaid Coverage
Following the lead of two other Republican governors, Tennessee's Gov. Bill Haslam is moving to expand Medicaid in his state, using federal funds from the Affordable Care Act.
Jeb Bush Announces He Will 'Actively Explore' Presidential Run
Bush, a GOP favorite, said he would establish a political action committee in January to "facilitate conversations with citizens across America."
Alaska's Governor Eager To Expand Medicaid
The state's last top guy was hostile to Obamacare. But Gov. Bill Walker, an independent, sees Medicaid expansion as a cost-effective no-brainer. Can he convince Republicans in Alaska's legislature?
Senate Set To Vote On Surgeon General Nominee
After months of delay, the Senate is poised to approve President Obama's choice to be the next surgeon general, Vivek Murthy. NPR's Mara Liasson tells us about Murthy and the controversy.