Jun 28 Senate Democrats block GOP-drafted Zika bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A dysfunctional Senate split along party lines on Tuesday and left a $1.1 billion proposal to fight the Zika virus in limbo, despite growing fears and a more than 800 cases of Zika infection in the continental U.S. Continue reading
Jun 28 Vets waiting for in vitro coverage from VA get no relief after Senate blocks bill By Quinn Bowman Senate Democrats on Tuesday filibustered a spending bill they say Republicans loaded with unacceptable provisions -- namely inadequate funding to fight the Zika virus and restrictions on funding for the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood. The bill has already… Continue reading
Jun 28 AP Fact Check: Some debatable Warren claims at Clinton stop By Calvin Woodward and Josh Boak, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton and liberal stalwart Elizabeth Warren campaigned together Monday in Ohio, symbolizing the coming together of the Democratic Party for Clinton's presidential campaign. Here's a sampling of their statements and how they compare with the facts. Continue reading
Jun 28 Benghazi report faults security; no new Clinton allegations By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Benghazi Committee harshly faulted the Obama administration Tuesday for lax security and a slow response to the deadly 2012 attacks at the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Libya. But they produced no new allegations about… Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 7:53 The DisUnited Kingdom? Scotland renews push for 'liberation' after Brexit By PBS News Hour When Scottish voters decided two years ago to remain part of the United Kingdom, many thought the raucous independence drive was settled. Think again. Brexit has brought the push to break from London roaring back because the Scots very much… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 3:51 The sky is not falling: World leaders look to calm the Brexit jitters By PBS News Hour British Prime Minister David Cameron tried Monday to assure the world that Brexit isn’t the calamity it’s being made out to be. Despite Germany’s warning against long-term uncertainty, he said the UK is taking a go-slow approach to the divorce. Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 7:40 The impact of the Supreme Court's Texas abortion clinic ruling By PBS News Hour Abortion rights groups say the Supreme Court’s ruling against Texas’ stringent restrictions on abortion doctors and clinics was a major blow against “sham” laws trying to take away a woman’s right to choose. Gwen Ifill gets reaction from Nancy Northup… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 5:45 Abortion rights activists hail Supreme Court ruling against doctor restrictions By PBS News Hour In the Supreme Court’s biggest abortion case in nearly 25 years, the justices voted 5-3 to strike down a Texas law — widely copied in other states — that imposed tight restrictions on family planning centers and doctors who perform… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 52:22 PBS NewsHour full episode June 27, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, the Supreme Court rejects abortion restrictions in Texas. Also: The reality of the UK decision to leave to EU remains foggy, Sen. Elizabeth Warren goes to bat against Donald Trump and kicking off a week of… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: Flood-ravaged West Virginia braces for more rain By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, a new round of storms pounded West Virginia, where more than 20 counties braced for additional flooding. Since last week, floods have killed nearly two dozen people across the state. Also, a California wildfire consumed… Continue watching