Jul 04 How past presidents celebrated the Fourth of July By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press In modern times, presidents have tended to stand back and let the people party. Continue reading
Jul 04 Michigan Rep. Justin Amash is quitting the Republican Party By Associated Press Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan is the only Republican in Congress to support the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 04 Fourth of July comes with Trump’s promise of the ‘show of a lifetime’ By Darlene Superville, Kevin Freking, Associated Press It's been nearly seven decades since a president spoke on the National Mall on Independence Day. Continue reading
Jul 04 Booker visits Mexico to see asylum seekers By Associated Press Sen. Cory Booker is the second 2020 Democratic presidential candidate to visit Juarez. Continue reading
Jul 04 Harris says busing should be considered by school districts, not federally mandated By Alexandra Jaffe, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press In Iowa, Sen. Kamala Harris characterized busing as a choice local school districts have, not the responsibility of the federal government. Continue reading
Jul 04 Biden raises $21.5 million but trails Buttigieg in fundraising By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden has raised $21.5 million since launching his White House bid in late April. Buttigieg raised $24.8 million in the second quarter. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch BONUS Podcast Episode: ‘Family Business’ from Outside/ In We have a very special bonus episode for you today from our friends at Outside/ In, a podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio about the natural world and how we use it. This episode looks at how Republicans have grappled… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 4:11 Trump rejects court decision on unconstitutional asylum detention Although the Trump administration has faced criticism for overcrowded and unsanitary migrant detention facilities, the president seems to be sticking to his hardline stance on immigration. He rejected a federal court ruling that it’s unconstitutional to hold asylum-seekers indefinitely without… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 6:47 After outcry, Alabama DA decides not to prosecute woman for endangering fetus More than 35 U.S. states have laws classifying a fetus as a victim in a homicide or an assault. Those laws can result in criminal charges against pregnant women, as highlighted by a recent Alabama case involving a woman whose… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 7:00 Democrats are fighting for the presidency in 2020. But can they win the Senate? The 2020 Democratic presidential race seems to reflect an increasingly liberal party. But with the current Republican Senate majority, it would be nearly impossible for a Democratic president to enact such progressive legislation. Can Democrats actually gain Senate seats in… Continue watching