Hill to the ‘hall Jan. 16-22

Blame for shutdown becomes more pointed Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) addressed the shutdown impasse by claiming the White House was muzzling action by Congress, specifically saying, “As long as [senior…

This week around the world

Jan. 15 Libya: Tripoli airport closed after violent clashes Fighting broke out between two armed groups in the Libyan capital resulting in at least 20 deaths, 60 wounded and the…

Government grinds to halt

After an impasse in Congress over Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the federal government shut down on Friday, Jan. 19. With no compromise reached…