This was the latest in a string of battles in which the American economy was ultimately the loser. Now Democrats have the upper hand -- if they don't mess it up.

Many in Congress are refusing to find common ground for fear of losing primary elections.

A stalwart Congress is cutting Western firefighters’ lifelines despite the fact that they are "facing more extreme fire behavior than they have witnessed in their lifetimes.”

Harry Reid has threatened to change Senate rules and subvert the silent filibuster used against presidential nominees.

The filibuster reform compromise fell far short of the measures that many progressives hoped for.

Thanks to their friends in the Senate, deep-pocketed campaign donors get to keep their masks on... for now.

The award-winning journalist exposes hidden earmarks worth billions. Plus, Bill Moyers reflects on violence in the Middle East.