Jun 27 Supreme Court says federal courts have no role in policing partisan gerrymandering By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In a decision that could reshape U.S. politics, the Supreme Court says federal courts have no role in policing partisan redistricting. Continue reading
Jun 27 'Medicare for All' emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News, Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, health policies — ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices — were among the key issues the 10 hopeful candidates onstage used to help differentiate themselves. Continue reading
Jun 26 Wayfair workers protest furniture sale to detention center By Alexandra Olson, Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press Employees at online home furnishings retailer Wayfair walked out Wednesday to protest the company's decision to sell $200,000 worth of furniture to a government contractor that runs a detention center for migrant children in Texas. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 6:17 News Wrap: House subpoenas Conway over Hatch Act allegations In our news wrap Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena for Kellyanne Conway after the White House counselor failed to appear voluntarily over allegations she repeatedly violated the Hatch Act. Meanwhile, parts of Europe roasted in a record… Continue watching
Jun 26 California and Canada sidestep Trump with deal to work on vehicle emissions By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Few details were offered under the deal announced Wednesday, but it's clear that Canada would be amenable to stricter regulations that now match those in California and 13 other states, setting up a conflict with the Trump administration's plans to… Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 4:16 With Mueller testimony, can Democrats expect a 'breakthrough moment'? The debate over the Mueller report and its political fallout continue. More than three months after the investigation concluded, the former special counsel himself will testify before two congressional committees on July 17. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 1:53 Pioneering journalist Lesley Stahl on breaking into a boys' club Lesley Stahl is an Emmy-winning journalist who currently reports for the CBS News program “60 Minutes.” During her long career, she has served as a White House correspondent and anchor of CBS’ “Face the Nation.” But she didn't have an… Continue watching
Jun 26 NRA's top lobbyist resigns amid turmoil within the group By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press Chris Cox, long viewed as the likely successor to longtime CEO Wayne LaPierre, resigned just about a week after the NRA put him on administrative leave, claiming he was part of a failed attempt to extort LaPierre and push him… Continue reading
Jun 26 WATCH: Senate OKs bipartisan bill to fund care for migrants By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press The GOP-held Senate on Wednesday passed a bipartisan $4.6 billion measure to deliver aid to the southern border before the government runs out of money to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children. Continue reading
Jun 26 You must be at least 16-year-old to marry in Louisiana, new law says By Associated Press Louisiana had no minimum age for marrying, although people under 18 needed parental consent and under 16 needed judicial permission. Continue reading