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
Jun 15 Watch 6:31 Jeb Bush declares; Rachel Dolezal steps down as NAACP chapter head By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 15 Supreme Court will not revive North Carolina abortion law By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from North Carolina to revive a requirement that abortion providers show and describe an ultrasound to a pregnant woman before she has an abortion. Continue reading
Jun 15 Court: Spouse can’t protest husband’s visa denial By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- A California woman can't challenge the government's decision to deny a visa to her spouse from Afghanistan, the Supreme Court ruled Monday. Continue reading