WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the tax system, trim government spending and reform safety net spending programs appear to be fading.Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Sunday accused Republicans of conducting political "fishing expeditions," while Republican lawmakers showed no let up in attacking President Barack Obama's administration for a culture of what they called cover-up and "intimidation." Full story
Following one of the most difficult weeks of President Barack Obama's presidency, Republicans will take to national television on Sunday morning looking to maintain their political momentum. Full story
David Gregory analyzes this morning’s Meet the Press including interviews with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and White House Senior Adviser Dan Pfeiffer.
MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki talks about the three possible outcomes for the week that was: scandals will fire up the Republican base heading into the 2014 midterm elections, the controversies would have no impact at all or the base will get too caught up in “scandal fever.” Kornacki also shares examples
Agenda killer? MSNBC Host Karen Finney and Former Press Secretary under George W. Bush, Tony Fratto, discuss President Obama’s second term agenda. Both Finney and Fratto predict the outcomes of the 2014 election season and how the current scandals could influence the results. They both discuss the
David looks at the controversies dominating Washington from the IRS to Benghazi and what it means as the president tries to forge ahead with his second term agenda. Plus, a preview of this Sunday’s Meet the Press with Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), White House Senior Adviser Dan Pfeiffer,
Rep. Charles Rangel, (D-NY), asks ousted IRS chief Steven Miller and acting IRS Commissioner J. Russell George, who was responsible for the tax scrutiny, and whether the tax law is written for "abuse." And, Rep. Paul Ryan, (R-MI), asks Steve Miller if ...
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., accompanied by fellow GOP leaders, talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, following, a political strategy session. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas listens at left. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
(R-L) Cast members Lily Franky, Yoko Maki, Masaharu Fukuyama and Machiko Ono pose during a photocall for the film 'Soshite Chichi Ni Naru' (Like Father, Like Son) at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
House Budget Committee member Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is handed a copy of U.S. President Barack Obama's FY2014 budget proposal upon its arrival on Capitol Hill in Washington April 10, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) walks from a Republican caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington December 18, 2012. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
