Jan 19 Supreme Court to rule on Trump travel ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The issue pits an administration that considers the restrictions necessary for Americans' security against challengers who claim it is illegally aimed at Muslims and stems from Trump's campaign call for a "complete shutdown of Muslims" entering the U.S. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: ‘We are with you all the way,’ Trump says in video address to March for Life rally By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press He once called himself "pro-choice." But a year into his presidency, Donald Trump is stepping to the forefront of his administration's efforts to roll back abortion rights. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: White House budget director says chances of shutdown are ‘between 50 and 60 percent’ By Associated Press Mulvaney said he was "handicapping" the prospect of a shutdown between 50 and 60 percent. But, he added, "we're planning for it as though it's 100 percent."… Continue reading
Jan 19 Lessons from the last time the government shut down By Daniel Bush A look at the last time this happened, in 2013, provides some helpful answers about the mechanics and politics at play. Continue reading
Jan 19 Senate Democrats appear to derail bill to avert shutdown By Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram, Associated Press Friday's late-night vote means at least a short government closure is all but unavoidable. Continue reading
Jan 18 Senate chances dim, House votes to avert federal shutdown with short-term measure By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The GOP-written measure faced gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remained unclear whether lawmakers would be able to find a way to keep federal offices open past a Friday night deadline. Continue reading
Jan 18 North Carolina Republicans don’t have to redraw maps by next week, Supreme Court rules By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press The U.S. Supreme Court has delayed a lower-court order that would have forced North Carolina Republican lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts by next week because of excessive partisan bias in current lines. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 8:36 Shutdown countdown on, these are the hurdles standing in the way of a deal By PBS News Hour With the House voting Thursday night on a spending bill while Senate support crumbles, the answer to whether the federal government is a day away from closing down is anything but clear. A House Republican bill would extended funding for… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Congressional Black Caucus calls for Trump censure By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the Congressional Black Caucus called for censuring President Trump over crude remarks about African nations and Haiti. While 130 House Democrats are reportedly supporting the resolution, there was no immediate indication the Republicans will allow… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 7:03 Sen. Rounds: Short-term spending bill must include Defense Department assurances By PBS News Hour Will Senate Republicans support a short-term government funding solution if it passes the House? Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., says he and others would like to “keep the heat on” to get a longer-term omnibus bill. Rounds joins Judy Woodruff from… Continue watching