Nov 21 Does Obama have authority for his immigration orders? By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s announcement of sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration system is likely to lead to a battle over their legality. Is he on solid legal ground?… Continue reading
Nov 21 Why it took 6 years for Obama to act on immigration By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's sweeping immigration executive orders cap a turbulent, six-year quest to make headway on a thorny issue that has at times put the White House at odds with some of its fiercest supporters. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 20, 2014 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, President Obama announces an executive action to halt deportation for some undocumented immigrants. Also: Congress grills airbag company Takata, the U.N. sounds the alarm on world’s refugee ‘mega-crisis’, Uber comes under fire for cut-throat business tactics,… Continue watching
Nov 20 Members respond to Obama's immigration action By Colleen Shalby Members of the Republican and Democratic parties responded to the president’s actions. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch Brooks and Dionne on Obama's immigration plan and what's next By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch Obama's immigration plan has Republicans ready for funding fight By PBS News Hour After President Obama’s address to the nation on immigration, the GOP is gearing up to push back against the plan, said Washington Post reporter Robert Costa in a conversation with Gwen Ifill. While Democrats were excited by the potential for… Continue watching
Nov 20 Obama says time for immigration changes is now By Julie Pace, Associated Press Spurning furious Republicans, President Barack Obama unveiled expansive executive actions on immigration Thursday night to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation and refocus enforcement efforts on "felons, not families."… Continue reading
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Nov 20 Watch Special Report: President Obama announces immigration reform By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch Is Uber's aggressive attitude bad for business? By PBS News Hour Uber, the popular ride-sharing mobile phone app, has developed a reputation for ruthlessness. The company's latest woes were generated by an executive who talked about hiring operatives to dig up dirt on reporters who criticize the company. Economics correspondent Paul… Continue watching