John Boehner

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015 file photo, The Capitol dome is seen on Capitol Hill. It’s been like a long-delayed New Year’s resolution for the GOP. But 2016 will finally be the year congressional Republicans put legislation on President Barack Obama’s desk repealing “Obamacare.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Election season to color congressional session

Pundits say every action that comes out of Capitol Hill this year — bills, nominations or hearings — has ties to the 2016 elections.

Congress

Breaking news, writing bills; 10 stories from Capitol Hill

Congress

10 commentaries recall the hot topics of 2015

Commentary

Lawmakers press for two-year deal on debt ceiling, federal budget

Budget

Debt limit to arrive 2 days early, Treasury secretary warns Congress

Budget

‘You snooze you lose’ message timed perfectly for Boehner on way out

Congress passes continuing resolution, avoids government shutdown

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Senate approves temporary spending bill; House soon to vote

Congress

No shutdown? What a shame

Mike Causey

Senate backs continuing resolution to avoid shutdown

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David Hawkings: Boehner resignation — Shutdown solution or disaster?

What’s your shutdown sign: fox or rabbit?

Being a federal worker is a lot like being a fat, juicy rabbit trapped on a fox-infested island. That’s because to some foxy politicians, civil servants…

Mike Causey

Analysis: shutdown less likely, but one in December lurks

Congressional and budget experts say House Speaker John Boehner’s decision to resign opens the door for a short-term continuing resolution that could be…

Government Shutdown

Boehner’s resignation means no shutdown Sept. 30

In-Depth host Francis Rose argues that Speaker Boehner’s decision was both a bone toss and a punch in the mouth.