May 26 President Obama lobbies Senate to extend Patriot Act provision that allows phone record monitoring By Erica Werner, Associated Press President Barack Obama called on the Senate Tuesday to extend key Patriot Act provisions before they expire five days from now, including the government's ability to search Americans' phone records. Continue reading
May 26 Supreme Court to hear Texas case involving redrawing of electoral districts By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear an important case about whether states must count only those who are eligible to vote, rather than the total population, when drawing electoral districts for their legislatures. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 7:28 Will hawkish Republican candidates resonate with voters? By PBS News Hour Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss what Republican candidates are saying about U.S. surveillance rules and the strategy against the Islamic State, plus three more politicians plan to announce… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 2:37 Can lawmakers come up with a deal for U.S. surveillance rules? By PBS News Hour The Senate failed to extend key provisions of the Patriot Act before the holiday recess, leaving little time before the expiration deadline for lawmakers to come to a consensus. Judy Woodruff talks to political editor Lisa Desjardins about what lies… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 25:17 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 24, 2015 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday May 24th, new criticism from the Obama administration that Iraqi forces showed "no will to fight" for Ramadi. And in our signature segment, Colorado's legalization of marijuana has angered some neighboring states who're now suing. Continue watching
May 24 Gloria Steinem, peace activists cross Demilitarized Zone separating Koreas By Daniel Costa-Roberts Feminist icon Gloria Steinem along with a group of 30 women peace activists crossed the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea on Sunday, in what organizers called a “symbolic act of peace” meant to encourage dialogue… Continue reading
May 24 U.S. officials concerned about Iraq’s ‘will to fight’ after Ramadi By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press The Islamic State group's takeover of the Iraqi provincial capital Ramadi has prompted criticism from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and raised new questions about the Obama administration's strategy to defeat the extremist group. Continue reading
May 24 Perry takes hands-on approach in Iowa for 2016 presidential campaign By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Rick Perry is working his way through small-town Iowa one handshake, bear hug and backslap at a time. The early, hands-on approach from the 2016 presidential prospect contrasts with his failed bid four years ago, when he entered the race… Continue reading
May 23 Watch 25:16 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 23, 2015 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, May 23, 2015, the dramatic verdict in the case against the Cleveland officer accused of killing two unarmed suspects, the Senate fails to extend a controversial domestic surveillance program after a late-night vote, and in… Continue watching
May 23 Democrats’ next health care issue to tackle? ‘Underinsurance’ By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A different health care issue has emerged for Democrats, in sync with the party's pitch to workers and middle-class voters ahead of next year's elections. It's not the uninsured, but rather the problem of high out-of-pocket costs for people already… Continue reading