Apr 25 Obama voices pessimism on future of Israel, Palestinian talks By Julie Pace, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea -- Voicing pessimism about a prompt restart to Mideast peace talks, President Barack Obama said Friday that neither Israelis nor Palestinians have shown the political will to make tough decisions to advance negotiations. Obama described a reconciliation… Continue reading
Apr 25 Morning Line's Top 10 Senate races By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Our inaugural Senate rankings Eight of the top 10 most likely to change control are Democratic-held seats The top eight are all states Mitt Romney won in 2012 and by an average of 15 points… Continue reading
Apr 25 Kerry warns Russia with new sanctions By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry is accusing Russia of failing to live up to commitments it made to ease the crisis in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch U.S., Japan grapple over trade issues during Obama's visit By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 24 Netanyahu says Palestine peace talks take big step backward By Charles D. Wilson, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a decision by Palestinian authorities to create a coalition government with Hamas is a big step backward for peace. Continue reading
Apr 24 Expansive gun law to test Democrats By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: How do Michelle Nunn, Jason Carter deal with Georgia gun law? Obama says more Russia sanctions are "teed up" Landrieu gets down to business Is the oldest member of Congress being pushed out because of… Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch Why the White House is turning its attention to Asia By PBS News Hour President Obama’s four-nation Asia tour marks a policy shift toward the continent, which has been overshadowed by international concerns in the Middle East, and now the Ukraine crisis. Gwen Ifill talks to former State Department Official Kurt Campbell and Michael… Continue watching
Apr 23 Obama dreams of sushi, kicks off diplomatic talks at Tokyo restaurant By Darlene Superville, Associated Press TOKYO -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday opened a four-country Asia tour aimed at reassuring allies in the region that the U.S. remains a committed economic, military and political partner that can serve as a counterweight to China's growing influence. Continue reading
Apr 23 New poll gives Senate Democrats hope in the South By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Southern states could hold fate of Democratic majority in Senate Battle for women voters hits airwaves in Colorado, Michigan In defense of Stu Rothenberg Line items: Clawson wins Florida GOP primary, Dole heads back out… Continue reading
Apr 22 Florida race highlights shadowy role of Super PACs By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Voters in southwest Florida’s 19th congressional district head to the polls Tuesday to elect candidates to replace resigned Republican Rep. Trey Radel. Radel, the freshman member who was caught buying cocaine in Washington, D.C., the first member of Congress to… Continue reading