Byron Tau from the Wall Street Journal gives us a look at attorney general nominee William Barr's past in the CIA.

Now in control of Congress Democrats are more willing to press a gun-control agenda. Kristina Peterson from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

Cristina Marcos from The Hill breaks down how lawmakers are divided over how to end shutdowns for good.

Over 20 dead in U.S. polar vortex, President Trump says he will move ahead on wall without Congress, and in cold weather, how often should I start my car.

President Trump skeptical he would accept any Congressional border deal, Louisiana suspect in killing of 5 captured in Virginia, and private colleges close due to rising expenses.

As the partial government shutdown enters its fifth week with no end in sight, the federal courts are running out of money. Thomas Kaplan of The New York Times explains.

House GOP removes Steve King from panels following comments on white supremacy, Democrats draft bills to end shutdown, and how the shutdown hurts craft brewers.

Republican Congresswoman Susan Brooks discussed the government shutdown with Gordon Deal.

Despite losing a number of members, GOP women could be pivotal in Congress. Maureen Groppe from USA Today explains.

Nancy Pelosi's next term as majority leader of the house will come with challenges from inside her party. Mike Lillis from The Hill has the story.

Congress moves to avert immediate shutdown, California fire survivors begin returning to what was their homes, and Army honors World War 1 first division with Army-Navy game uniforms.

What happens to congressional investigations if Democrats regain control of the House or the Senate? Eric Felten from The Weekly Standard explains.

Congress passed a massive spending bill. We get a look at whats in the bill from Roll Call's Lindsey McPherson.

Congress passes spending bill, protests erupt in Sacramento over police shooting, and how to quit Facebook.

Susan Ferrechio from Washington Examiner has a look at the latest "supercommittee" trying to fix Congress.

President Trump's budget proposal projects big jump in deficits, can a new "supercommittee" help Congress, and how to get the best severance package.

Eliza Collins from USA Today breaks down what is in the latest budget deal.

Josh Kraushaar from National Journal has a look at what could cause the GOP to lose the House majority.

Dan Boylan from The Washington Times details the role of the House Intelligence Committee in oversight of the country's intelligence community.

Why is Congress still struggling to do its job? Erica Werner from the Washington Post gives us a look.

Congress passes temporary spending bill to end shutdown, flu season continues to worsen, and Minnesota embraces its terrible weather.

GOP Consultant Matt Mackowiak breaks down why the budgeting process in Washington is broken.

With a massive new tax bill now in place, Kate Davidson from The Wall Street Journal looks at why the IRS and business owners, among many others, are scrambling to adjust to its changes.

Congress avoids a government shutdown for Christmas, what Star Wars can teach Hollywood about box office success, and the boy whose selfless letter to Santa may make you cry.

Congress stands on the brink of a historic tax overhaul, focus turns to the engineer in the deadly Amtrak derailment and how car makers are cajoling customers into caring about recalled airbags.