Jun 19 Watch 11:56 Shields & Brooks on church shooting, Pope's environmentalism By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 19 GOP contenders condemn SC shooting as attack on faith By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Republican presidential contenders on Friday condemned the deadly shootings in South Carolina as an attack on faith, offering deeply personal responses to the murders but no suggestion that they see gun control as part of the answer. Continue reading
Jun 19 EPA proposes tougher mileage standards for trucks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is issuing new rules intended to improve fuel efficiency for medium and heavy-duty trucks and cut pollution blamed for global warming. Continue reading
Jun 19 Republicans largely ignore Pope Francis' climate message By Erica Werner and Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis' call for dramatic action on climate change drew a round of shrugs from congressional Republicans on Thursday, while many of the party's presidential candidates ignored it entirely. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 4:52 Supreme Court renders decisions on First Amendment By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court decided on a few cases significant to the First Amendment today. Marcia Coyle, Chief Washington Correspondent for the National Law Journal, explains what these rulings mean. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 2:19 News Wrap: 'Fast-track' bill passes House, clearing way for free-trade deal By PBS News Hour In Thursday’s news wrap, after weeks of deadlock, a bill granting Obama “fast-track” negotiating authority passed the House. Also, leaders of the Eurozone have called an emergency summit for Monday to discuss the deadlock with Greece. Continue watching
Jun 18 Republicans in Congress try to block Obama administration's environmental plans By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Republicans controlling a powerful Senate committee moved Thursday to block Obama administration initiatives to curb global warming, issue new clean water rules and regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal land. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 10:21 How will the healthcare subsidies decision affect everyday Americans? By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court is expected to rule on healthcare subsidies soon. As the country awaits the decision, NewsHour interviewed people who would be personally affected by the ruling, and Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News answers their concerns. Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 5:06 Are ex-cons being unfairly barred from jobs? 'Ban the Box' proponents say yes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 17 American history has seen some first lady stand-ins By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When Republican Lindsey Graham suggested his sister "could play" first lady if his long-shot presidential bid proves successful, the life-long bachelor knew what he was talking about. Daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters and nieces all have subbed as first lady… Continue reading