Jan 09 Debate over women in combat continues to roil Marine Corps By Michael D. Regan and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press A top Marine general predicts that the Defense Department's vows to maintain the same standards for women and men in combat jobs won't last, saying the military will eventually be pressured to lower the qualifications so more women can serve… Continue reading
Jan 09 What would a Trump presidency mean for his business empire? By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press How the Trump Organization would operate during a Trump administration raises intriguing ethical questions. Continue reading
Jan 09 As primaries near, a reserved Jeb Bush opens up to voters By Michael D. Regan and Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Jeb Bush has been speaking more passionately at campaign stops, and not just in outrage toward Trump. Continue reading
Jan 09 GOP hopefuls lay out conservative visions for tackling poverty By Michael D. Regan and Bill Barrow, Associated Press Several Republican presidential candidates met this week to discuss how conservatism could fight poverty at economic forum moderated by Speaker Paul Ryan. But many disagreed on how the goal could be accomplished. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 14:55 Brooks and Corn on Obama confronting gun control, GOP health care law repeal By PBS News Hour New York Times columnist David Brooks and David Corn, Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones, join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Obama’s proposals for gun control, an update on the GOP presidential race and the first… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 7:09 News Wrap: Obama administration launches task force to counter extremism By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the Obama administration unveiled a new task force to revamp efforts on combating violent extremism at home. Also, President Obama vetoed a Republican bill that would have repealed the Affordable Care Act. Continue watching
Jan 08 WATCH LIVE: 2016 State of the Union By PBS News Hour "Since I took office seven years ago, in the midst of crisis, I don't think I've ever been more optimistic about a year ahead than I am right now," he says. Obama notes that he's busy working on the speech… Continue reading
Jan 08 Can running for president help your bottom line? By Jasmine Wright As the 2016 election gets into full swing, all eyes are on Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton and the rest of the top-tier candidates vying for strong finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire. But what happens to all the long-shot candidates… Continue reading
Jan 08 Empty seat will honor victims of gun violence at 2016 State of the Union By Joshua Barajas A seat in the first lady’s box will be intentionally left empty to honor victims of gun violence during the President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address next week, the White House said Friday. Continue reading
Jan 08 Gwen's Take: Resolving to rescue 2016 By Gwen Ifill It may already be too late to stick to these resolutions. But if you fall off the hammock, climb back in, and try your hand at optimism. Believe me; it will make 2016 better for all of us. Continue reading