The messaging war over drug prices

May 1, 2019
AARP and the pharmaceutical industry are running ad campaigns in an attempt to shape eventual legislation.
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There's net neutrality legislation in Congress... but don't get too excited

Mar 8, 2019
The future of net neutrality may hinge on how internet service is defined.
Rally organizers carry away props following a protest outside the Federal Communication Commission building against the end of net neutrality rules on December 14, 2017 in Washington, DC.
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Congress moves ahead with deal to avoid shutdown

Feb 14, 2019
President Trump says he will sign the spending bill, and declare a “national emergency” to build a border wall.
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The (almost) secret workshops below Capitol Hill

Jan 9, 2019
The arrival of a new Congress sets off a flurry of activity on — and under — Capitol Hill.
To restore century-old "Turkish" chairs like this one, Mike Dean will use the original plans and actual horsehair for the stuffing.
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What Democrats want to do in the first 100 hours of the new Congress

Jan 3, 2019
Last time she was speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi implemented a 100-hour plan. What’s on the agenda this time around?
Incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi reacts to applause during the 116th Congress and swearing-in ceremony on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday in Washington, D.C.
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As new Congress meets, job one is opening the government

Jan 3, 2019
We’re seeing a transition of power in Washington on Thursday. Democrats, led by new Speaker Nancy Pelosi, take over the House, while Republicans continue to hold the Senate. As the government shutdown continues, Congress’ first challenge will be flipping the lights back on in major portions of the federal government. What else is on the […]
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin, House Speaker designate Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer talk to journalists following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and fellow members of Congress about border security at the White House Jan. 02, 2019 in Washington, DC.
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Government shutdown continues as Democrats set new congressional agenda

Dec 31, 2018
The impasse over border wall funding is likely the first of many spending battles facing the new divided Congress.
A stop sign is seen near the White House during a government shutdown in Washington, D.C., in December.
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The partial shutdown could delay economic data, too

Dec 26, 2018
We’re now five days into the partial government shutdown. While the Senate is expected to reconvene Thursday and resume negotiations over how to end the shutdown, odds are that it’ll continue into January. The impasse is already cutting into the supply of something that is essential to just about every market out there: federal economic data. […]
The sun begins to rise over Washington as the federal government is in a partial shutdown, on Dec. 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. 
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Teaching civics 2018 style: Check the 'gram, kids

Dec 19, 2018
Newly elected politicians are giving a behind-the-scenes look at Congress, on social media.
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