Politics

Experts say Republican candidates' rhetoric on China overlooks reality

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Republican presidential candidates this week doled out tough talk on the U.S.'s economic relationship with China, but experts say the rhetoric doesn't align with the realities of ties with the country, even if it does make for nifty campaign soundbites.

Obama: U.S. relations with Israel will improve with Iran deal in place

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

President Barack Obama is comparing tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the Iranian nuclear deal to a family feud and says he expects quick improvements in ties between the longtime allies once the accord is implemented.

Shields and Brooks on Biden's presidential pondering, voter perceptions of Clinton

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 whether Vice President Joe Biden will join the 2016 presidential race, whether Hillary Clinton has stumbled as a frontrunner and…

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Federal election regulators find Republican National Committee outraises Democratic competitors

By Associated Press

The Democratic National Committee barely has more cash than it does IOUs, and it is being outraised month after month by its Republican competitor.

Planned Parenthood funding fight fires up the campaign trail

By PBS News Hour

Undercover videos by anti-abortion activists have ignited a campaign among Republican lawmakers and presidential candidates to defund the women's health organization Planned Parenthood. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports.

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Civil rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson dead at 104

By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins

Amelia Boynton Robinson, a noted civil rights activist who helped lead the 1965 “Bloody Sunday” march in Selma, Alabama, has died at the age of 104.

What's behind the 'anchor babies' buzz phrase?

By Laurie Kellman, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took heat when he spoke about "anchor babies" and seemed to relish the fallout from his latest provocation in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. Then Jeb Bush echoed the phrase and found himself on…

How widespread are U.S. births by foreign tourists and undocumented migrants?

By PBS News Hour

Some GOP presidential candidates have decried birthright citizenship and so-called “anchor babies” -- children born in the U.S. to parents in the country illegally. There’s also talk of “maternity tourism,” when foreigners arrive to give birth before returning home. Judy…

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Supporters of Iran agreement gain momentum

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

Supporters of the Iran nuclear deal see growing momentum on their side in the Senate, raising the possibility they'll be able to block a disapproval resolution and protect President Barack Obama from having to use his veto pen.

Fox News chief says Trump owes Megyn Kelly apology

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Donald Trump resumed his attacks on Fox News Channel's Megyn Kelly after her first show back following a vacation, tweeting that he liked her show better when she was away.