Dec 27 Watch Shields and Gerson on the political lessons of 2013 Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week's top political news, including the factors that fuel economic inequality in the U.S., how Edward Snowden used technology to decentralize government power and… Continue watching
Dec 27 Obama's 2014 agenda could be a race against the clock At President Obama's final press conference of 2013, he did his best to close the door on the issues that stymied Washington throughout the year. Photo by Getty Images HONOLULU -- The last vestiges of 2013's political wrangling officially… Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch News Wrap: American kidnapped by al-Qaida makes video plea from Pakistan By PBS News Hour News Wrap: American kidnapped by al-Qaida makes video plea from Pakistan… Continue watching
Dec 26 LAX shooting suspect pleads not guilty Paul Anthony Ciancia, the suspect believed to have opened fire in Los Angeles International Airport in November, killing a Transportation Security Administration agent, has plead not guilty to 11 charges. Ciancia, 23, is charged with murder and other felony… Continue reading
Dec 26 What major decisions lie ahead for the Supreme Court in 2014? By Katelyn Polantz President Barack Obama and members of Congress aren't the only government leaders hitting pause on Washington during the holidays. The Supreme Court takes a break from work, too, for almost a full month until mid-January. But as Marcia… Continue reading
Dec 24 Edward Snowden says his 'mission's already accomplished' in interview with Washington Post It's been quite a year for former government contractor Edward Snowden. Since the June publication of NSA secrets that he divulged, he has caused uproar in the U.S., where some have applauded his efforts, and abroad. WASHINGTON -- National… Continue reading
Dec 23 Feds give 1-day extension for last-minute insurance shoppers On Monday the Obama administration announced another deadline extension for health care enrollment, giving consumer an extra day to sign up for coverage on HealthCare.gov. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Insurance companies selling through the health law's troubled online marketplaces… Continue reading
Dec 22 Democratic leaders push for greater number of female governors NEW YORK -- The Democratic Party claims to be the natural home for women. The numbers tell another story when it comes to the nation's governors. Democrats are hoping that their party's female gubernatorial candidates, like Texas' Wendy Davis,… Continue reading
Dec 21 Rough health law rollout tightens some Senate races GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Thanks to the fiasco that followed the launch of President Barack Obama's health care law, Democrats are bracing for hard-fought Senate races in states they hoped to win with ease just two months ago. The… Continue reading
Dec 20 Download your holiday guide to civility from Mark Shields and David Brooks Download the guide to civility. It's a handsome addition to any holiday table or potential political battleground. It's the holidays, and that means one thing: It's time for uncomfortable political discussions with your distant relatives. Uncle George… Continue reading