To avoid a government shutdown, Congress will need to pass something called a continuing resolution. The most contentious issue in passing the stopgap bill might not be spending cut but, of all things, gun policy. Read More

The annual CPAC conference is underway, and many are watching conservatives' stump speeches to see if the party will mount a major change of direction after Mitt Romney's resounding loss in November. Read More

In the ear of big bonuses and golden parachutes, today GlassDoor.com is out with its list of the 50 highest rated CEOs. Read More

Ed's looking forward to his weekend show, which starts in April, and telling great stories about America. Read More

Trying to avoid automatic budget cuts, Democrats are allowing Republicans to attach provisions to spending bills that weaken law enforcement against gun trafficking. Read More

Idealism about gun control remains high, but there's been little real action on background checks and other gun limits. Read More

At a time when most Americans favor at least some form of gun control, Second Amendment absolutists who dominate the gun lobby’s base want to ferret out any suspected moderates from the NRA board. Read More

Chris Hayes will host the 8 pm hour on MSNBC weekdays beginning April 1, the company said Thursday. Hayes has hosted a weekend morning program for MSNBC, 'Up with Chris Hayes,' since 2011. Read More

Here in Italy, food is a really big deal. And no dinner is complete without dessert! The website Grubhub.com took a poll of their most ordered sweets, and we're bringing 'em straight to you. Read More

Join Chris live in Rome for a special edition of Jansing & Co., will full coverage of newly-installed Pope Francis and the conclave that elected him in two short days. Read More

"I want to get out with the people and tell their stories," said Ed Schultz. "This show has been a show that has been a voice for the voiceless. That was my mission when I came here and it remains." Read More

MSNBC's Chris Jansing, live in Rome, shared her thoughts on newly-elected Pope Francis I moments after he addressed the crowd at St. Peter's Basilica Wednesday. Read More

"I hope this new Pope can address not just the problems, but spread the word about all the great work Catholics continue to do around the world for the poor, the sick, and the oppressed, sometimes at great personal risk," Jansing reflected while covering the papal conclave in Rome. Read More

Senate Democrats formally unveil their budget Wednesday, one day after House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., presented his. The two sides are taking opposite positions when it comes to revenue, balancing the budget, and cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. Read More

My must read exposes the secrets of the Vatican: how many exorcisms did Pope John Paul reportedly perform? How can you read the Pope's mail without hacking? Read More

As we wait for the next round of voting to begin at the Vatican, we're looking at the breakdown for the 2005 vote that elected Pope Benedict XVI. Read More

New York City police officer Gilberto Valle—better known as “the Cannibal Cop”—was convicted for plotting to kidnap, murder and eat multiple women. Valle’s case exposes an underworld of violent misogyny more horrifying than most people could imagine. Read More

A divided Senate Judiciary Committee approved a Democratic bill Tuesday expanding required federal background checks to nearly all gun purchases, giving President Barack Obama an early victory on curbing gun violence in a fight that still faces difficult odds. Read More

We're brushing up on the ancient traditions around the papal conclave with today's must read from Time magazine. Read More

Former vice presidential candidate and chairman of the House Budget Committee Paul Ryan unveils his new budget Tuesday, as President Obama continues attempts to strike a deal with congressional Democrats and Republicans. Read More