Apr 29 Watch Supreme Court considers warrantless searches when cellphones hold troves of personal info By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 29 On immigration, Boehner harps back to trust in Obama By Quinn Bowman House Speaker John Boehner made headlines last week when he mocked his colleagues for not wanting to take a difficult vote on immigration reform. With Congress back in session this week, he had a chance to put that genie back… Continue reading
Apr 29 Poll finds conservative millennials to be more enthusiastic as midterms approach By Chelsea Coatney A new poll by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics found that only 23 percent of young Americans say they will “definitely be voting” this November. The poll, which asked 18 to 29 year olds around the country about their outlook… Continue reading
Apr 29 Supreme Court upholds EPA emissions limits By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed the Obama administration an important victory in its effort to reduce power plant pollution that contributes to unhealthy air in neighboring states. In a 6-2 decision, the court upheld a rule adopted… Continue reading
Apr 29 Supreme Court takes on warrantless cellphone searches By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is considering whether police may search cellphones found on people they arrest without first getting a warrant. The court's latest foray into the issue of privacy in the digital age involves two cases being argued… Continue reading
Apr 29 Which is worse? The Decider or Mr. Cautious By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Obama wanted to be transformational, and is now a singles hitter? Is decisiveness the best policy? Post/ABC poll offers warning signs to Democrats Rough day for House GOP Obama defends foreign policy: We've noted… Continue reading
Apr 28 Congress returns to full plate, if it chooses to do anything with it By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Lawmakers return to Washington Monday after a two-week recess with a long list of issues demanding their attention, but with a limited appetite for addressing any major pieces of legislation in advance of November’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Apr 26 Santorum undecided on 2016 presidential run By Philip Elliott, Associated Press The former Pennsylvania senator tells The Associated Press in an interview that he isn't ruling out a 2016 candidacy. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch Shields and Brooks on Georgia gun rights, Southern Senate races By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 25 Presidential hopefuls Rubio, Jindal, Pence and Santorum set to address NRA convention By Associated Press They'll be speaking to thousands of NRA members at a time when the gun lobby is arguably stronger than ever. And each possible 2016 candidate is expected to highlight his own role in pushing back gun-control measures. Continue reading