Dec 16 Watch What did GOP candidates get wrong in debate on national security? By PBS News Hour At the debate Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Republican presidential candidates competed to prove who would be best prepared as commander in chief to keep the country safe. Angie Holan of PolitiFact joins Gwen Ifill to examine some of the… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch Both sides get a little something in bipartisan spending deal By PBS News Hour Members of Congress made a sweeping deal to fund government through next fall and extend dozens of tax cuts. Political director Lisa Desjardins discusses what went into the agreement with Gwen Ifill. Continue watching
Dec 16 Are we as scared of terrorism as GOP candidates say we are? By Daniel Bush At last night's Republican debate, most of the presidential candidates claimed that terrorism from the Islamic State is the greatest threat facing the United States. Do Americans agree? Or are fears of ISIS overblown?… Continue reading
Dec 16 Intel panel: Not checking if Ted Cruz released classified info By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Wednesday he has asked his staff to look into whether Texas Sen. Ted Cruz released classified information during Tuesday night's GOP presidential debate. Continue reading
Dec 16 Massive tax package offers breaks for just about everyone By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- From finance companies and manufacturers to teachers and the working poor, there is a tax break for almost everyone in the massive package unveiled by congressional leaders. Continue reading
Dec 16 Fed raises interest rates for first time in nearly 10 years By Kristen Doerer Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen will hold a news conference where she is expected to announce the Fed's interest rate decision. PBS NewsHour will live stream the event, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Dec 16 Massive year-end spending bill includes cybersecurity act By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The massive year-end spending measure includes a provision that will encourage companies to share cyber threat information with the government. Continue reading
Dec 16 What's in the massive deals Congress made overnight? By Lisa Desjardins While much of the nation slept, Congressional leaders unveiled two deals that are stuffed with major issues, from what the nation does with its oil and how it supports renewable fuel to a significant change at U.S. borders and a… Continue reading
Dec 15 Fact checking the 5th Republican debate By Tami Abdollah and Vivian Salama, Associated Press A look at some of the claims in the latest Republican presidential debate and how they compare with the facts. Continue reading
Dec 15 Ryan tells GOP there's agreement on tax and spending bill By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders and the White House have reached agreement on a massive year-end tax and spending package, House Speaker Paul Ryan told GOP lawmakers late Tuesday, urging support for the legislation that delivers GOP wins but also includes… Continue reading