Download the AOL News Toolbar
Our new toolbar integrates latest news into your Web browser and installs in seconds. Download it now!
Send Us Feedback

Politics News


News Video
Find, view and share videos about news and entertainment from around the Web.
See Videos »

News Alerts

The latest updates sent straight to your inbox.

Get AOL News Alerts »
The Point

The Republican Who Voted Yes

Skip over this content
Anh
AP
Freshman Republican Joseph Cao of Louisiana, the only one in his party to support the House health care reform bill, explains his vote as some conservatives denounce him and others defend him. Cao brushes off the GOP chairman's warning of retribution for those who break from the party line.
Skip over this content


Full Coverage »

Health Care Debate Shifts to Senate

Skip over this content
Now that the House has passed a health care bill, the ball is in the Senate's court. But considering that the legislation is more liberal (it includes the contentious "public option"), will the more conservative Senate be able to pass a measure that can be meshed into something for the president to sign soon?
Full Coverage »

Obama: It's Senate's Turn on Health Care

A day after the House passes its plan for overhauling the nation's health care system, President Barack Obama says it's time for the Senate to "take the baton" on health care reform. "For years we've been told that this couldn't be done," Obama says. "But last night the House proved different."
Politics Daily: The Ten Top (or Bottom) Moments of the Health Care Debate
Skip over this content
Embedded video from CNN Video
Full Coverage »

House Democrats Get One GOP Vote

Skip over this content
Anh
AP
Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, who hails from a heavily Democratic district in Louisiana, broke ranks with his GOP colleagues -- the only Republican member to do so -- and voted yes on House legislation aimed at overhauling the country's health care system Saturday night.
Also: The Democrats Who Sided With the GOP
Skip over this content


Full Coverage »

House Passes Health Care Overhaul

The House passes a bill that would overhaul the nation's health care system, in what is seen as a victory for President Barack Obama. Before the vote, Obama makes one final appeal to House Democrats to push the legislation through. "This is our moment to deliver," he says.
Skip over this content
Skip over this content


Skip over this content

House Leaders Face Off on Bill:
Case for It | Case Against It

Full Coverage »
Sphere

Congress Teeming with Millionaires

Skip over this content
U.S. Capitol
AFP/Getty
A review of financial data shows that nearly half of all members of Congress are millionaires. Nationwide, only 1 percent of Americans are that wealthy. In addition, some of the stocks held most widely by lawmakers are those of banking and investment companies that the federal government bailed out in 2008.
Full Coverage »
More Stories on Next Page
« »
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

News Makers

NewsmakersActress Eva Mendes raises eyebrows and stops traffic in a hot New York billboard.1 of 7

News Makers

Latest Poll Results

How do Americans feel about the new president and Congress? Follow the numbers:



* Want the latest Hot Seat polls delivered to your Vista desktop? Hot Seat Vista Gadget »


Live Broadcasts
Listen 24/7 to breaking news reports and other hot topics from top news & talk stations from across the US.
Latest news about politics, business, world news, elections, congress and more.