Dec 19 Watch 9:20 In Boston, tracking data to score government progress By PBS News Hour Boston plans to use data and analytics to help improve operations, better measure performance and increase efficiency under a forthcoming initiative called CityScore. A single number is issued daily, measuring how the city is meeting its goals on a variety… Continue watching
Dec 19 Clinton faces questions over how to address data breach ahead of debate By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Friday's revelations that four members of Sanders' campaign staff improperly accessed voter information compiled by Clinton's campaign shook up what had been a relatively civil race. It is a development that has the potential to transform a sleepy Saturday night… Continue reading
Dec 19 Pres. Obama meets with families of San Bernardino victims By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama said meeting with the loved ones of 14 holiday revelers who were fatally shot two weeks ago in Southern California was a reminder "of what's good in this country."… Continue reading
Dec 19 Obamas return to Hawaii for Christmas vacation By Darlene Superville, Associated Press After a somber start to his vacation, President Barack Obama arrived in Hawaii with his family on Saturday to celebrate Christmas and ring in his final year as president. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 12:54 Shields and Brooks on Obama's year-end assessment, candidates' tough talk on terror By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Obama’s year-end news conference, how presidential candidates of both parties are fielding issues of national security and the breach… Continue watching
Dec 18 Watch 4:38 Looking on to 2016, Obama makes fighting terror a priority for final year By PBS News Hour In his year-end news conference, President Obama promised to target terror at home and abroad during his final year in office. But he also made an upbeat assessment, claiming successes on job growth and health care coverage signups, and praising… Continue watching
Dec 18 I have one piece of holiday advice. Everybody calm down By Gwen Ifill I see you out there. You are the Bernie Sanders supporters up in arms that your guy is getting big union endorsements and attracting huge crowds, yet losing the headline wars to Hillary Clinton -- or worse -- Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 18 What everyone's getting wrong about the president's No. 1 job By Daniel Bush, Travis Daub What is the president’s primary responsibility? Despite the oath and its focus on the constitution, presidents -- and presidential candidates -- often redefine the job description to focus on national security. Continue reading
Dec 18 House passes bill to fund government By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House has passed a $1.14 trillion spending bill to fund the government through next September. It's a peaceful end in the House to a yearlong struggle over the budget, taxes, and Republican demands of President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Dec 17 White House promises 'non-traditional' State of the Union By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House is promising President Barack Obama will deliver a "non-traditional" State of the Union address next month, eschewing the standard litany of policy proposals for a broader discussion on the challenges facing the country. Continue reading