Sep 26 U.S. aims to cut HIV infections of young women in Africa By Julie Pace, Associated Press The Obama administration is announcing a $300 million program to drastically reduce HIV infections in girls and young woman in 10 sub-Saharan African nations hard hit by the virus. Continue reading
Sep 26 Boehner's resignation sheds light on House GOP leadership By Erica Werner, Associated Press The gulf between tea party conservatives and establishment Republicans has grown so wide that it just swallowed up the speaker of the House, and may threaten the entire Republican Party and Congress itself. Continue reading
Sep 26 Kentucky clerk Kim Davis announces she wants to join Republican party By Associated Press Defiant Kentucky clerk Kim Davis stood on a stage in a Washington, D.C., hotel Friday night and spread her arms triumphantly. "I am only one, but we are many," she exclaimed to the crowd, and thanked God for the courage… Continue reading
Sep 26 Pope Francis discusses family and women's rights in Philadelphia By Associated Press By Rachel Zoll and Michael R. Sisak PHILADELPHIA -- Pope Francis arrived in the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday for the final leg of his U.S. visit - a festive weekend devoted to celebrating Catholic… Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 7:38 Is Boehner's departure a win for conservatives? By PBS News Hour How do House Republicans see the resignation of Speaker John Boehner? Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Rep. Reid Ribble, R-Wisc., with more analysis from political director Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 11:45 Shields and Brooks on Boehner's leadership turmoil, Pope Francis' uplifting visit 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 Speaker of the House John Boehner’s resignation and who will take his place, as well as the pope’s visit to… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 3:14 Under fire from House GOP, Boehner drops resignation bombshell By PBS News Hour Speaker of the House John Boehner announced he would be leaving office and giving up his leadership position, sending shockwaves across Capitol Hill. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports on what led to Boehner's decision and how lawmakers are reacting. Continue watching
Sep 25 Conservatives rejoice as Boehner announces resignation John Boehner has announced his resignation in October. This news has been good for many Republicans, who say that their party has not been fighting hard enough for conservative priorities. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 16:27 Watch John Boehner's full statement on his resignation By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 25 Gwen's Take: Processing By Gwen Ifill This has been a week for introspection. As the Papal whirlwind shut down the nation’s capital, Republicans and Democrats were forced to sit side by side and listen, for a change. Some wept… Continue reading