Dec 10 VP Biden announces $100 million mental health services plan Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks to call on Congress to 'pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence' in April 2013. Photo by Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images Vice President Joe Biden, in a statement released by the White… Continue reading
Dec 10 'Nuclear option' sees first result as judicial nominee confirmed by Senate Still by PBS NewsHour The Senate confirmed a judicial nominee Tuesday in the first enforcement of the new "nuclear option" rules eliminating filibusters on presidential nominees. Senate Democrats, in a 56-38 vote, pushed forth a confirmation of Patricia… Continue reading
Dec 10 Budget compromise taking shape irks conservatives By Christina Bellantoni Congressional leaders are headed back to Washington Tuesday to try to finish work on a budget deal so they can go home for the holidays on Friday. Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images Quick, what's the opposite of a grand bargain?… Continue reading
Dec 10 What we're watching Tuesday Crowds packed Johannesburg stadium for memorial service for Nelson Mandela. Speakers included President Obama who said that Mandela was the last great liberator of the 20th century. The ceremony began one hour late due to rain. Continue reading
Dec 10 Obama eulogizes his hero, Nelson Mandela President Barack Obama eulogized one of his heroes, Nelson Mandela, Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo by Herman Verwey/Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images JOHANNESBURG -- Celebrating one of his personal heroes, President Barack Obama praised Nelson Mandela as the last great… Continue reading
Dec 09 Ex-San Diego Mayor Filner sentenced for harassment Bob Filner -- the embattled former mayor of San Diego -- was sentenced Monday to three months of home confinement and three years of probation for sexually harassing women, according to the Associated Press. Continue reading
Dec 09 Congress looks to beat the holiday rush By Terence Burlij Rep. Paul Ryan listens to Sen. Patty Murray during a Nov. 13 budget conference meeting on Capitol Hill. The two are tasked with finding a compromise spending plan to fund the government by Friday. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Members… Continue reading
Dec 06 Obama immigration heckler goes on 'media blitz' .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }President Barack Obama was heckled while… Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch Shields and Brooks on Mandela's influence, Obama's vow to address inequality Shields and Brooks on Mandela's influence, Obama's vow to address inequality… Continue watching
Dec 06 Gwen's Take: Meeting Nelson Mandela By Gwen Ifill Nelson Mandela, seen here in 1990 embracing a young girl from Soweto, inspired South Africans and the world with his message of peace. He was also a shrewd politician who knew how to fight the necessary battles. Photo by Alexander… Continue reading