Jun 04 Texas lawmakers likely to dismantle key parts of Rick Perry's legacy By Will Weissert, Associated Press The longest-serving governor in state history isn't seeking re-election and may see two of his achievements — distributing hundreds of millions of dollars to attract top employers to Texas and stockpiling a rainy day fund robust enough to bankroll infrastructure… Continue reading
Jun 04 Miss. senate primary too close to call By Paul Boger, Mississippi Public Broadcasting With a lead of just a couple thousand votes, State Senator Chris McDaniel leads long-time U.S. Senator Thad Cochran 49 to 48 percent. However, with the race too close to call, both camps are gearing up for a runoff election… Continue reading
Jun 04 Five big takeaways from California's primary elections By John Myers, KQED 1. The Brown Bomber: No one received more votes on Tuesday than Gov. Jerry Brown, and it’s hard to see the veteran Democrat biting his fingernails about the fall contest to come. Neither of his main GOP challengers came… Continue reading
Jun 04 Obama casts Ukraine crisis as march toward liberty By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WARSAW, Poland -- President Barack Obama held up 25 years of Polish democracy as a beacon for neighboring Ukraine in a public celebration Wednesday, warning Russia that the free world is united against its "dark tactics" to violate Ukraine's sovereignty. Continue reading
Jun 04 No clear primary winner leaves Republicans with Mississippi muddle By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: No clear winner in Mississippi Ernst crushes the field in Iowa Coal war in key Kentucky Senate race Obama meets with Ukrainian leader Mississippi muddle: The Republican Senate primary in Mississippi, featuring a tea… Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch Carbon-cutting plan proves politically controversial in states where Senate control will be decided By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 03 Lugar sees parallels between his fate and Cochran's in Miss. By Domenico Montanaro In Mississippi tonight, a veteran lawmaker could be knocked off by a rebel primary challenger. If that sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Before Sen. Thad Cochran, 76, who is at risk of losing tonight, there was Sen. Richard Lugar… Continue reading
Jun 03 Reid, McConnell spar on campaign finance rules By Philip Elliott, Associated Press The Senate's top Democrat says the free flow of what he calls "shady money" into politics is the biggest threat to democracy he's seen in his lifetime. But his Republican counterpart calls efforts to limit campaign spending "terrible policy."… Continue reading
Jun 03 Obama plans to boost U.S. military presence in Europe By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press The United States is preparing to boost its military presence in Europe and at a cost of up to $1 billion, President Barack Obama said Tuesday, as tensions in the region simmer over Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine. Standing with… Continue reading
Jun 03 Tuesday's primary headliners: Mississippi and Iowa By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Primary day in Mississippi and Iowa Chris McDaniel: The tea party's last, best hope? Can Ernst get to 35 percent? Another incumbent in trouble in California Obama defends prisoner swap Mississippi, Iowa headline Tuesday's… Continue reading