May 07 Watch The end of NSA's bulk data collection? By PBS News Hour The government program that collects the phone data of millions of Americans is illegal and not sanctioned by the Patriot Act, according to a ruling by a U.S. appeals court. Gwen Ifill discusses the case with former Homeland Security Department… Continue watching
May 07 U.S. Senate almost unanimously approves Iran nuclear negotiations bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to give Congress a chance to review — and possibly reject — any final nuclear deal with Iran. Continue reading
May 07 A look at where the 2016 presidential hopefuls stand on immigration By Alicia A. Caldwell and Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Immigration, a prominent issue as the presidential campaign begins in earnest, is a complicated, emotional and broad subject. But for political purposes there's a very real question to be answered: What to do about the estimated 11 million… Continue reading
May 07 Senate to hold test vote on Iran nuclear bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Legislation giving Congress a chance to review and possibly reject any final nuclear deal with Iran is facing a test vote in the Senate. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 5:11 Why the UK elections matter to the United States By PBS News Hour Why are Britain’s voters and political parties so divided ahead of Thursday’s election? And what’s at stake for that country and for the U.S.? Hari Sreenivasan talks to Dan Balz of The Washington Post, reporting from London. Continue watching
May 06 Former House Speaker Jim Wright dies at age 92 By David Warren, Associated Press Former House Speaker Jim Wright, the longtime Texas Democrat who became the first speaker in history to be driven out of office in midterm, has died. He was 92. Continue reading
May 05 5 things to know about Gen. Joseph Dunford By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press President Barack Obama nominated Marine Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford on Tuesday to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top U.S. military position, replacing Army Gen. Martin Dempsey. Continue reading
May 05 Coal-reliant states attack Obama administration's climate change plan By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Obama administration's far-reaching plan to address climate change would cause job losses and lead to higher electricity prices and even power outages, attorneys general from two energy-producing states said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 05 Democratic National Committee sanctions six sites for presidential debates By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The Democratic National Committee has sanctioned six presidential primary debates, giving long-shot candidates chances to challenge front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton before television audiences. Continue reading
May 05 What does Mike Huckabee believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Ellen Rolfes, Lisa Desjardins Mike Huckabee is a religious leader, talk show host, book tour veteran, bass guitarist and was one of the longest-serving governors in Arkansas’ history. He broke 13 years of Democratic rule in his state and broke Mitt Romney’s heart by… Continue reading