Jun 19 Republicans largely ignore Pope Francis’ climate message By Erica Werner and Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis' call for dramatic action on climate change drew a round of shrugs from congressional Republicans on Thursday, while many of the party's presidential candidates ignored it entirely. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 4:52 Supreme Court renders decisions on First Amendment By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court decided on a few cases significant to the First Amendment today. Marcia Coyle, Chief Washington Correspondent for the National Law Journal, explains what these rulings mean. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 2:19 News Wrap: ‘Fast-track’ bill passes House, clearing way for free-trade deal By PBS News Hour In Thursday’s news wrap, after weeks of deadlock, a bill granting Obama “fast-track” negotiating authority passed the House. Also, leaders of the Eurozone have called an emergency summit for Monday to discuss the deadlock with Greece. Continue watching
Jun 18 Republicans in Congress try to block Obama administration’s environmental plans By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Republicans controlling a powerful Senate committee moved Thursday to block Obama administration initiatives to curb global warming, issue new clean water rules and regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal land. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 10:21 How will the healthcare subsidies decision affect everyday Americans? By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court is expected to rule on healthcare subsidies soon. As the country awaits the decision, NewsHour interviewed people who would be personally affected by the ruling, and Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News answers their concerns. Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 5:06 Are ex-cons being unfairly barred from jobs? ‘Ban the Box’ proponents say yes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 17 American history has seen some first lady stand-ins By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When Republican Lindsey Graham suggested his sister "could play" first lady if his long-shot presidential bid proves successful, the life-long bachelor knew what he was talking about. Daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters and nieces all have subbed as first lady… Continue reading
Jun 16 What does Donald Trump believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Lisa Desjardins, Nathalie Boyd He's a cultural phenomenon, television showman and billionaire whose business runs from real estate to clothing to international beauty pageants. Donald John Trump has been an Emmy nominee, best-selling author and was twice named statesman of the year in Sarasota,… Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch: Donald Trump launches his 2016 presidential campaign By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Should he get in, Trump would be required to release a personal financial disclosure that would reveal intimate details about his personal finances. The disclosure would include his net worth, sources of income, liabilities and assets. He would have to… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 11:33 And then there were 15 — Jeb Bush announces presidential candidacy By PBS News Hour The field of presidential primary contenders is getting crowded. NPR’s White House correspondent Tamara Keith and the Cook Report’s Amy Walter talk with Hari Sreenivasan about how Jeb Bush’s candidacy will affect the race, as well as Hillary Clinton’s opinions… Continue watching