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
Jun 15 High court says immigration deadlines can be extended By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal appeals courts have authority to decide whether people facing deportation should be able to extend the deadlines in immigration proceedings. Continue reading
Jun 15 What does Jeb Bush believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues By Rachel Wellford He is a real estate developer turned two-term Florida governor. John Ellis Bush (J.E.B.) speaks fluent Spanish at home, chose to become a Texas Longhorn and is one of the Bush family’s middle children. The son and brother of presidents,… Continue reading
Jun 15 Now a 2016 contender, campaign logo says 'Jeb!' -- but not Bush By Steve Peoples, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press MIAMI — Jeb Bush is ready to launch a Republican presidential bid months in the making Monday by asserting his commitment to the “most vulnerable in our society,” an approach targeting the broader American electorate even as he faces questions… Continue reading
Jun 14 Senate bill renews debate over expanded access to contraception By Rialda Zukic Democratic Sen. Patty Murray's introduction of the Affordability is Access Act this week has renewed debate nationwide about birth control access and affordability. Continue reading
Jun 14 Trade loss proves ominous sign for Obama during challenging month By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press The trade defeat in Congress was an ominous sign in a month of challenges that could help determine President Obama's standing for the rest of his second term. Continue reading