Politics

Will Netanyahu's Congress Visit Help His Election Prospects?

6:28pm January 22, 2015

Robert Siegel speaks with Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., about whether he thinks Netanyahu's address to Congress in March will help him with his election a few weeks afterwards.

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House Approves Bill That Would Bar Federal Funding For Abortions

3:11pm January 22, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A bill that would prohibit using federal money to pay for "any abortion" or for "health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion" has been approved by the House.

President Obama called on the Federal Communications Commission to implement a strict policy of net neutrality and to oppose content providers in restricting bandwidth to customers.

The Battle Over Open-Internet Rules Shifts To Congress

2:05pm January 22, 2015

by Joel Rose

President Obama is urging the Federal Communications Commission to protect the principle of net neutrality. But Republicans presented their own set of rules at a subcommittee hearing Wednesday.

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Outgoing Rep. Mike Rogers Reflects On Congressional Career

10:39am January 22, 2015

Robert Siegel speaks with Mike J. Rogers, outgoing chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Middle Class Economics Dominate Obama's State Of The Union

8:00pm January 21, 2015

by John Ydstie

President Obama wants to expand an existing tax credit for child care and create a new one for families with two working spouses. He also wants to make two years of community college free and expand access to retirement savings programs.

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IRS Budget Cuts May Make For An Unpleasant Tax Filing Season

7:18pm January 21, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The IRS commissioner warns that congressionally mandated budget cuts are hurting the agency's ability to crack down on tax cheats, process timely refunds and even staff its help lines.

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Rep. Van Hollen: Obama's Focused On Helping Middle Class

7:00pm January 21, 2015

Robert Siegel talks to Democratic Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday.

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Historic Diplomatic Talks Begin In Cuba

7:00pm January 21, 2015

by Carrie Kahn

The most high-level U.S. delegation to visit Cuba in 35 years is in Havana for two days of talks. The meetings follow the historic thaw in relations announced simultaneously last month by President Obama and President Raul Castro. The focus of the talks will be migration and the nuts and bolts of restoring diplomatic ties.

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Sen. Jeff Flake: Republicans Can Work With President On Trade

7:00pm January 21, 2015

Robert Siegel talks to Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona for his reaction to the State of the Union.

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Self-proclaimed "Queen of YouTube" GloZell Green.

Politics & Government

Meet The YouTube Stars Who Will Interview The President

5:40pm January 21, 2015

by Nayana Davis

On Thursday, President Obama will sit down for a round of unconventional interviews with some unconventional questioners.