National
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Spring’s Simone Biles, 16 others at ceremony
Posted on · The 17 recipients include athletes, artists, and leaders of the civil rights and labor movements.
Tag: John McCain
Houston Matters
John Kerry Traces Modern Political Climate Back to Attacks Against Him in 2004
Posted on · The former Democratic presidential nominee, Senator, and Secretary of State reflects on his life in politics in his new book, Every Day Is Extra.
Party Politics
Party Politics 73: The Case for Kavanaugh?
Posted on · A Rundown of the Brett Kavanaugh Hearings
National
Memorial Service for John McCain
Posted on · The Senator's body will be flown to Washington D.C. for a funeral service featuring former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: White House Flag Controversy, And Voters Approve Flood Bonds
Posted on · The Houston Matters political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Full Show: HISD Budget Concerns, And Jail Reform Efforts (Aug. 27, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: As HISD students return to class, the interim superintendent discusses the district's budget challenges. Then, we learn how Houston's reservoirs are still at risk of failing. Also, a new podcast examines jail reform in Harris County. And we get an update on local sports.
News
McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam ‘Bone Spur’ Deferment
Posted on · In an interview on C-SPAN, the Arizona senator criticized "high income" Americans who avoided the draft by finding a doctor who "would say that they had a bone spur."
News
GOP Blame-Game Begins After Senate Sinks Health Care Drive
Posted on · After a week of high drama, another played out in the early hours of Friday morning with Sen. John McCain joining two moderate Republicans and all Democrats in voting against the bill.
News
The Capital City Contemplates The Possibility Of A Washington Without John McCain
Posted on · Outspoken defense hawk. Informal diplomat. Vietnam War hero. The seemingly indestructible McCain has been a pillar of Washington for decades. What could it mean if he does not return?
News
Sen. John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, Hospital Says
Posted on · The Arizona Republican underwent surgery on July 14 to remove a blood clot. The Mayo Clinic says testing revealed that a tumor "known as a glioblastoma was associated with the blood clot."
Health & Science
CBO Delays Analysis Of Latest Health Care Bill
Posted on · Majority Leader McConnell decides to delay consideration of the bill due to McCain’s absence for surgery, and the CBO delays release analysis of bill.