May 14 Watch 7:15 Another fallout from rail accident: Debate over Amtrak's funding By PBS News Hour Shortly after the deadly Amtrak train crash in Philadelphia, a House committee voted to cut money for Amtrak’s capital investment program, sparking a debate over Amtrak’s funding and infrastructure. Gwen Ifill gets views from Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., and Rep. Continue watching
May 14 Senate votes to advance trade bill By David Espo, Associated Press In a burst of bipartisanship, the Republican-controlled Senate put President Barack Obama's trade agenda back on course on Thursday, clearing the way for likely approval within days of legislation allowing the administration to negotiate global deals that Congress could support… Continue reading
May 14 Former New York Governor George Pataki to announce GOP presidential run By Associated Press Former New York Gov. George Pataki says he'll announce May 28 in New Hampshire whether he will seek the Republican nomination for president. Continue reading
May 14 Obama convenes Camp David summit with Gulf state leaders By Julie Pace, Associated Press CAMP DAVID, Md. — President Barack Obama sought to reassure anxious Persian Gulf nations on Thursday that the United States is committed to their security, insisting a nuclear deal with Iran would not leave them more vulnerable. Continue reading
May 14 O'Malley to announce presidential plans on May 30 By Ken Thomas, Associated Press BOSTON — Martin O'Malley plans to announce his presidential intentions on May 30 in Baltimore, a move that could present another Democratic challenger to Hillary Rodham Clinton. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 6:28 Sen. Warren: If Obama is confident about trade deal, he should make details public By PBS News Hour Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is one of the more vocal opponents in the debate over granting President Obama fast-track authority on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Judy Woodruff talks to Warren about her concerns about transparency and how American workers… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 7:15 Trade bill is one of the most important in U.S. history, says Sen. Hatch By PBS News Hour Supporters of a proposed trade pact with Asia ran into a roadblock Tuesday when a test vote on giving President Obama fast-track authority failed in the Senate. Judy Woodruff talks to Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, a co-sponsor of… Continue watching
May 13 Obama: Amtrak derailment 'a tragedy that touches us all' By Associated Press President Barack Obama says the derailment of Amtrak Train 188 "is a tragedy that touches us all." In a statement, Obama said he is offering prayers to the families who lost loved ones and the passengers beginning to recover. Continue reading
May 13 House GOP panel proposes Amtrak cuts hours after deadly train crash By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A powerful House committee is weighing legislation that would slash funds for Amtrak by 18 percent just hours after a deadly train crash in Philadelphia. Continue reading
May 13 What the fast-track trade bill actually says By Lisa Desjardins Editor's Note: As the trade debate rages in Congress, we wanted to understand the actual legislation now on the Senate floor. Political Director Lisa Desjardins read through the bill, which would give the president "fast-track" trade authority. This is the… Continue reading