Dec 02 Budget talks hit snag over environmental issues, refugees By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Talks on a massive, government-wide spending bill have hit a snag as Republicans press demands for policy provisions on the environment, regulation of the financial services industry and making it more difficult for Syrian and Iraqi refugees to enter the… Continue reading
Dec 01 In slap at Obama, GOP-led House moves to block climate rule By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama worked to hammer out a global climate agreement in Paris, Republicans in Congress were moving to block his plan to force steep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants. The House was… Continue reading
Dec 01 Quiz: The politics of climate change By Lisa Desjardins Scientists call it a global crisis, but not every politician in the U.S. is so sure. As world leaders meet in Paris to discuss climate change, we thought we’d test what we know about the difficult politics of climate change… Continue reading
Dec 01 Syrian refugees become issue in Illinois Senate race By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Republican senator in a tough re-election race is attacking his top Democratic rival for supporting more Syrian refugees in the U.S., marking the issue's first appearance in Senate campaign advertising. Continue reading
Dec 01 Supreme Court's new lineup rich in high-profile cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's lineup of new cases is fit for an election year. Affirmative action, abortion and another look at the Obama health care law all are before the court, and they could well be joined by immigration,… Continue reading
Nov 30 Watch 9:45 Do accuracy and truth still matter on the campaign trail? By PBS News Hour Some of the presidential candidates have been playing with the truth on the campaign trail. Political director Lisa Desjardins takes a look at some questionable comments, while Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch News Wrap: Heavy smog blankets Chinese cities, New Delhi By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, choking smog filled the air in Chinese cities, prompting pollution warnings. In New Delhi, visibility was down to a mere 200 yards due to the smog. Also, jury selection began for the first of six… Continue watching
Nov 30 Top carbon culprits U.S., China, India debate nuances of roles By Nancy Benac, Associated Press LE BOURGET, France -- Call them the culprits of carbon. Leaders of the United States, China and India -- the world's top three carbon polluters -- engaged in some private diplomacy Monday on the sidelines of the international climate change… Continue reading
Nov 30 Obama to deliver final State of the Union Jan. 12 By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will deliver his seventh and final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Jan. 12. Continue reading
Nov 30 High court's election-year lineup includes affirmative action, abortion, Obamacare By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court's lineup of new cases is fit for an election year. Affirmative action, abortion and another look at the Obama health care law all are before the court, and they could well be joined by immigration,… Continue reading