Politics Sep 16 Why Iowa's Senate race is one of the closest in the nation November midterm elections are only seven weeks away. In Iowa, one of the closest U.S. Senate races is down to Republican and Iraq War veteran Joni Ernst and Rep. Bruce Braley, a Democrat. Judy Woodruff reports from Iowa City, where…
Politics Sep 16 Departing Sen. Harkin worries gridlock gives the White House too much power Iowa Senator Tom Harkin sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his 40 years on Capitol Hill and why he thinks congressional gridlock is giving too much power to the executive branch.
Politics Sep 16 Morning Line's mid-September top 10 Senate races Poll after poll finds Republicans more interested and engaged in this election than Democrats, and that means those post-Labor Day polls, using narrower screens of who’s most likely to vote, are giving the GOP an even bigger boost than they…
Politics Sep 12 There are more Islamic State group fighters than U.S. thought Today in the Morning Line: When it comes to war, what's in a name? President promising to "go as far as he can" on immigration by end of the year Boehner tries to show a united front…
Politics Sep 11 'Light footprint' president makes case for intervention Today in the Morning Line: Obama tries to sell the public on fighting Islamic State group A shift from 'light footprint' West Point speech Looking for an 'Obama Doctrine'? Keep looking (or stop) Obama just ramped up the 'Global…
Politics Sep 10 Obama's prime-time challenge to sell the country on action against the Islamic State Today in the Morning Line: Obama set to address country at 9 p.m. ET Public says military action in 'national interest' President tells leaders he has authority to act, but will continue to consult The 2014 primary season officially…
Politics Sep 09 Is President Obama too cautious? Today in the Morning Line: Obama meets with Hill leaders on Islamic State New poll shows Americans questioning the president's leadership It's the last primary day before Election Day Ferguson is back in the spotlight -- on Capitol Hill…
Politics Sep 08 Obama outlines 'next phase' against Islamic State Today in the Morning Line: Obama says it's time to deal with Islamic State The president punts on immigration executive action Republican Senate candidates looking strong in new polls Why Senate control matters Obama readies 'next phase' against Islamic…
Politics Sep 05 GOP not taking any chances in Kansas Senate race Today in the Morning Line: National Republicans sending Roberts some help McDonnell found guilty on corruption charges Kerry, Hagel talk strategy with NATO allies The 'Bill factor' in the midterms Roberts getting reinforcements: National Republicans are reportedly sending in…
Politics Sep 04 Can the West show unity in response to Russia, Islamic State? Today in the Morning Line: Obama, U.K.'s Cameron try strike tough tone on crises DOJ to open investigation into Ferguson PD Hagan-Tillis debate in N.C. Independents Day in Kansas McConnell reaches key mark in new poll 'Moment of testing'…