Chileans choose next president in divisive election
The runoff in Chile's presidential election pits a far-right candidate against a young far-left candidate.
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Manchin says Build Back Better's climate measures are risky. That's not true
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin had spent months watering down Biden's ambitious climate plans. His final objections to the bill's climate measures are misleading.
Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which needs support from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
Johnny Isakson, former GOP senator known for building consensus, dies at age 76
The former Georgia lawmaker rose from the ranks of the state Legislature to become a U.S. senator known as an effective, behind-the-scenes force for compromise.
COVID-19 resurgence trips up Biden's agenda
President Biden, who campaigned on taming the pandemic, is struggling to deliver as COVID-19 mutates and parts of the American public refuse to cooperate.
Raising debt ceiling wasn't always a heated source of debate
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?
Rahm Emanuel among dozens of late-night diplomatic post confirmations by the Senate
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.
After years at the center of political power, Mark Meadows now faces legal jeopardy
It's the latest chapter in Mark Meadows' political career, which has been defined by conflict in Washington.
The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan
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.
Week in politics: New information from Jan. 6 committee; Build Back Better stalled
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.