Jan 08 Gwen's Take: Resolving to rescue 2016 By Gwen Ifill It may already be too late to stick to these resolutions. But if you fall off the hammock, climb back in, and try your hand at optimism. Believe me; it will make 2016 better for all of us. Continue reading
Jan 08 Maine governor sorry for remark about 'young white' girls By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine -- Republican Gov. Paul LePage apologized Friday for his remark about out-of-state drug dealers impregnating "young white" girls, calling it a slip of the tongue and saying he didn't mean to inject race into discussion of Maine's heroin… Continue reading
Jan 08 O'Malley may not qualify for upcoming Democratic debate By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is at risk of being excluded from the next Democratic presidential debate based on criteria released Friday by NBC News. Continue reading
Jan 08 Obama vetoes bill to repeal signature health care law By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Protecting his signature domestic achievement, President Barack Obama on Friday vetoed legislation to repeal his health care law, saying the measure “would reverse the significant progress we have made in improving health care in America.”… Continue reading
Jan 08 Obama tears into the NRA at town hall on gun violence By Josh Lederman and Kevin Freking, Associated Press FAIRFAX, Va. — President Barack Obama tore into the National Rifle Association on Thursday as he sought support for his actions on gun control, accusing the powerful lobby group of peddling an "imaginary fiction" that he said has distorted the… Continue reading
Jan 08 Sanders to discuss family leave policies in Iowa By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to outline steps to provide workers with three months of paid family and medical leave, seeking to draw a contrast with Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton on how it would be paid for. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 8:52 Will big money spent on TV ads pay off for 2016 candidates? By PBS News Hour Political advertising could break records in 2016: some experts estimate Americans will see $4.4 billion spent on TV ads. But will all that spending pay off for presidential candidates trying to rise in the polls? Political director Lisa Desjardins offers… Continue watching
Jan 07 Democrats furious over Obama administration deportations By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Congressional Democrats confronted White House officials on Thursday over holiday-season raids seeking Central American immigrants for deportation, accusing the administration of spreading terror through immigrant communities. Continue reading
Jan 07 Obama to talk up gun measures at town hall tonight By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Barack Obama wants to hear from gun control supporters and opponents alike when he takes questions at a televised town hall meeting on gun violence. Continue reading
Jan 07 VW CEO headed to Washington to meet with EPA chief By Michael Biesecker and Tom Krishner, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Volkswagen's top executive is traveling to Washington next week to meet face to face with the nation's head environmental regulator. Continue reading