Jan 16 Watch 13:28 Shields and Brooks on same-sex right to marry, Romney run resistance 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 the Supreme Court’s move to consider same-sex marriage, next steps for Republican congressional leaders, emerging GOP candidates for the next… Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch 5:12 Supreme Court to consider whether all states must recognize same-sex marriage By PBS News Hour Same-sex marriage is now legal in 36 states, so should gay couples be allowed to marry nationwide? Having considered aspects of the debate before, the Supreme Court will consider that question directly this spring. Marcia Coyle of The National Law… Continue watching
Jan 16 Supreme Court will hear case on nationwide same-sex marriage in April By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Time is running short for the Supreme Court to get same-sex marriage on its calendar if the justices want to tackle the issue before their current term ends in late June. Continue reading
Jan 16 Gwen's Take: 3,2,1 ... The 2016 presidential campaign starts now By Gwen Ifill Now it’s time to start paying attention to the 2016 race for president. The field basically breaks down into two categories -- the familiar names who have Been Here Before; and the new faces who could become the Next New… Continue reading
Jan 16 Can new tactics sell the State of the Union to the YouTube generation? By Julie Pace, Nancy Benac, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The State of the Union just isn't what it used to be. Continue reading
Jan 16 Republicans try to chart path to undo Obama's immigration policies By Erica Werner, Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. — Not exactly brimming with confidence, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's going to try to push a House-passed bill to overturn President Barack Obama's immigration policies through the Senate. Continue reading
Jan 15 Holder calls for better data on police use of force By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder called Thursday for better record-keeping on how often police officers use force and are themselves attacked, saying the current data is incomplete and inadequate. Continue reading
Jan 15 Money -- and leverage -- big themes at GOP retreat By Lisa Desjardins HERSHEY, Pa. — Republicans from the House and Senate met here in the “Sweetest Place on Earth” Thursday to hash out their agenda, determine what they will try to do with their newfound control of both chambers and present a… Continue reading
Jan 15 Newly elected Sen. Joni Ernst to give GOP response to Obama's address By Erica Werner, Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. -- Republican officials tapped newly elected Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst on Thursday to deliver the party's formal response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, selecting a fresh face to represent the party at the start… Continue reading
Jan 15 Despite low gas prices, gas tax hike appears unlikely By Joan Lowy, Associated Press With gasoline prices at their lowest in years when the new Congress convened, there had been talk that it might be time to raise federal gas and diesel taxes, which haven't budged in more than 20 years. Continue reading