Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Raising debt ceiling wasn't always a heated source of debate

5:16pm December 18, 2021

by Ron Elving

This week, Democrats pushed through a measure to raise the debt ceiling, to avoid a default on the nation's debt. But how did the debt ceiling become such a hot-button issue on Capitol Hill?

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Rahm Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago and former chief of staff in the Obama White House, is pictured during his confirmation hearing in October.

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Rahm Emanuel among dozens of late-night diplomatic post confirmations by the Senate

3:56pm December 18, 2021

by Becky Sullivan

The votes had been delayed by political maneuvering by Sen. Ted Cruz over a controversial pipeline in Europe. Emanuel's nomination as ambassador to Japan was among 41 nominations approved overnight.

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has offered the most stunning revelations in the Congressional inquiry into the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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After years at the center of political power, Mark Meadows now faces legal jeopardy

12:54pm December 18, 2021

by Juana Summers

It's the latest chapter in Mark Meadows' political career, which has been defined by conflict in Washington.

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Vice President Harris charges an electric vehicle during a tour of the Brandywine Maintenance Facility in Prince George's County, Md. There, she highlighted electric vehicle investments.

The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

12:43pm December 18, 2021

by Alana Wise

The White House this week outlined a plan to install electric vehicle charger nationwide, a step it says is vital to improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.

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Week in politics: New information from Jan. 6 committee; Build Back Better stalled

8:13am December 18, 2021

by Ron Elving

Revelations from the Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, plus why the Build Back Better bill is not going to a vote in the Senate by Christmas.

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Congress fiercely debates which lawmaker's office has the best holiday decorations

8:13am December 18, 2021

by Elena Moore

Forget the Build Back Better bill or the Jan. 6 investigation. Right now, some members of Congress seem to be more focused on the holiday decorations outside their Capitol Hill offices.

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Capitol police officer reacts to the new findings about Jan. 6

8:13am December 18, 2021

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon talks with Capitol police officer Harry Dunn about some of the revelations coming out of the Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

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Russia envoy says Moscow might up the ante if the West ignores its demands

5:26am December 18, 2021

by The Associated Press

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov accused Western allies of continuously pushing the envelope in relations with Russia.

Analyzing the Biden administration's year in foreign policy toward China and Russia

6:08pm December 17, 2021

As the year comes to a close, here's where U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and China stands — and what we might expect in 2022.

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A police car drives away from the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

6:08pm December 17, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

The judge said she wanted to make clear with the sentence that "trying to stop the peaceful transition of power and assaulting law enforcement officers is going to be met with certain punishment."