Speculation over Chief Justice John Robert's leanings as he presides over Senate trial in Trump's impeachment

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U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is one of the most powerful women in Washington and has been the subject of much criticism throughout the impeachment process. CBC News’s Susan Ormiston looks at the woman in the eye of the storm.

Years after Don Meredith left the Senate amid a sexual harassment scandal, senators are faced with a dilemma of whether to tackle allegations publicly or to quietly compensate the alleged victims.

This is the first time the US capital has hosted a World Series game since 1933.

As the partial government shutdown enters its sixth week, it's up to moderates on both sides of the aisle to compromise on a solution to reopen the government, even if it means giving President Trump a partial victory on border funds,...

China is sending precisely the wrong message to the international investment community with its recent move to arrest and detain two Canadians on suspicion of endangering national security, says the employer of one of the detained men.

Despite the heightened state of political tension between Ottawa and Beijing, MPs and senators plan to proceed with a trip to China this week.

The FBI's investigation into Prof. Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh has been completed, reportedly without any major bombshells. And while there is still no real indication on how big swing votes will decide,...

After the Senate committee vote to move Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Senate floor, and Jeff Flake's decision to not support a floor vote unless there is an FBI investigation, Trump told reporters that Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's...

New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney was seated behind Prof. Christine Blasey Ford during her Senate testimony last week. The lawmaker, who was seen crying as Ford spoke, said, "It's so sad to me that this is still happening in...

New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney was seated behind Prof. Christine Blasey Ford during her Senate testimony last week. The lawmaker, who was seen crying as Ford spoke, said, "It's so sad to me that this is still happening in...

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CBC's Catherine Cullen on the bill to legalize recreational marijuana passing a major hurdle.

Richard Painter, a former White House ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, is running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota as a Democrat, because he says the Republican party is dominated by Trump supporters further to the right...

Richard Painter, a former lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, is running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota as a Democrat because he says the Republican party is dominated by Trump supporters further to the right than most...

Sports Business News' Howard Bloom on Vegas making Stanley Cup final.

Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators on whether he plans to move the team

After weeks of writing their bill in absolute secrecy, Republican senators expected to reveal their plan to replace Obamacare ahead of a Senate vote next week

While nine GOP Senators have voiced their opposition to the healthcare bill, Vice's Harry Cheadle says Democrats still have work to do if they want to kill the legislation.

It looks like Democrats will have enough votes to get a filibuster for the Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. But what is the "nuclear option" Republicans have.

U.S. President Donald Trump's first three weeks in office have been rocky, but this may have been his toughest week yet

The charges against Patrick Brazeau have been dropped, bringing a scandalous chapter in the senate's history to a close.

Political panel discusses the passing of the government's assisted dying bill