Feb 14 What you may have missed from the South Carolina GOP debate By Associated Press Republican presidential candidates jousted over immigration and foreign policy in a raucous debate that was shaken by the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia hours before they took the stage. Continue reading
Feb 14 Obama to nominate Scalia successor 'in due time' By Kathleen Hennessey and Donna Cassata, Associated Press President Barack Obama declared Saturday night he would seek to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, charging into a heated and likely prolonged election-year fight with Republicans. Obama said a nomination was… Continue reading
Feb 14 Debate takeaways: Civil court discussion gives way to fighting By Michael D. Regan and Nancy Benac, Associated Press Republican presidential candidates addressed the issue of the next Supreme Court Justice before the fighting began during Saturday's debate. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 3:55 Russia casts doubt on Syria ceasefire deal as army gains ground By PBS News Hour Russia said on Saturday a Syria ceasefire plan was more likely to fail than succeed, as Syrian government forces backed by Russian air strikes took rebel ground near Aleppo and set their sights on the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa… Continue watching
Feb 13 What didn't add up? Fact-checking the ninth Republican debate By Michael D. Regan and Bradley Klapper, Sam Hananel, Associated Press The GOP presidential debaters misfired in assertions about Supreme Court nominees, Syria, immigration and more. Continue reading
Feb 13 The latest: Republican presidential candidates battle in South Carolina By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The latest Republican presidential debate is beginning in South Carolina against the backdrop of news that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died suddenly Saturday. Continue reading
Feb 13 Testy GOP contenders say Obama should wait on Supreme Court nomination By Michael D. Regan and Will Weissert, Julie Pace, Associated Press During Saturday's Republican presidential debate, candidates said President Barack Obama should allow his successor to select the next Supreme Court nomination following the death of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia. Continue reading
Feb 13 Scalia death rattles GOP field ahead of debate By Michael D. Regan and Will Weissert, Julie Pace, Associated Press The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia stirred reaction from Republican presidential candidates Saturday, with Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio stating his replacement's nomination should rest with the next president. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 25:03 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Feb. 13, 2016 By PBS News Hour Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dead at age 79, tensions between western powers and Russia increase over a potential ceasefire in Syria. Also, how the city of Chicago is fighting foodborne illness using data analytics, algorithms… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 6:23 How will the vacancy left by Scalia's death affect the balance of the court? By PBS News Hour Continue watching