Mar 19 Secret Service chief forcefully denies reports of crash By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The new director of the Secret Service went on the offensive Thursday on Capitol Hill, disputing characterizations in news reports that two senior agents crashed a government vehicle into a security barrier at the White House after a night of… Continue reading
Mar 19 Obama orders 40 percent cut in government's greenhouse gases By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will order the federal government on Thursday to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 40 percent, as the U.S. seeks to spur other nations to get serious about climate change. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 9:41 Victims of human trafficking put on hold by congressional gridlock By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 18 Obama picks Kentucky to take home NCAA trophy By Justin Scuiletti The University of Kentucky Wildcats are odds-on favorites to win this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship — and President Barack Obama approves that message. Continue reading
Mar 18 LaHood, ex-congressman's son, to vie for Schock's seat By Kerry Lester, Associated Press The son of former White House cabinet member Ray LaHood emerged as the leading contender Wednesday to replace U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, as two other potential candidates abandoned thoughts of seeking the seat that is coming open after a spending… Continue reading
Mar 18 Senate, House GOP differ on savings approach to Medicare By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are putting down a marker with their budget blueprint, one day after the House GOP unveiled a 10-year plan that boosts the military, makes deep cuts in social programs and targets President Barack Obama's laws on… Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 4:04 What House Republicans hope next year's budget will look like By PBS News Hour House Republicans revealed their 2016 budget plan, pushing for deep cuts to lower the deficit, while preserving defense spending. What are the political calculations behind the proposal? Political editor Lisa Desjardins joins Gwen Ifill for a look at the priorities… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch News Wrap: Secret Service chief testifies on White House drunk driving accident By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 17 Democrats block trafficking bill over abortion dispute By Erica Werner, Associated Press Senate Democrats blocked legislation Tuesday to help the victims of human trafficking amid a partisan dispute over abortion that threatens to sink the once-uncontroversial measure. Continue reading
Mar 17 After 'Downton Abbey' scandal, Rep. Aaron Schock to resign from Congress By Donna Cassata, Associated Press Republican Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois says he's resigning his House seat amid questions about his spending. Continue reading