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
Dec 15 Live blog: GOP presidential candidates meet for 5th debate By Associated Press LAS VEGAS -- The 2016 Republican presidential candidates are debating for the last time in 2015, this time in Las Vegas, as they race for advantage seven weeks before the first votes are cast in Iowa. Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch 4:15 Priority shift to national security puts GOP establishment in the spotlight By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 15 Who was the healthiest president ever? By Daniel Bush Donald Trump is in “astonishingly excellent” shape, according to a doctor’s note his campaign released yesterday. Trump's doctor said the real estate tycoon would be the healthiest president ever, but that claim deserves closer scrutiny. Continue reading