Sep 24 Senator Cruz's non-filibuster filibuster Contrary to what you may be reading on Twitter or in headlines, Republican Senator Ted Cruz is not filibustering. A filibuster implies a person takes the floor for an indefinite amount of time in order to obstruct a legislative… Continue reading
Sep 24 VIDEO: President Obama addresses U.N. General Assembly .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; 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%; }… Continue reading
Sep 24 Four men charged in Chicago shooting Four men have now been charged in last week's shooting at a park on the southwest side of Chicago. 13 people were wounded, including a 3-year-old boy. Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said two of the suspects in custody are… Continue reading
Sep 24 Senate Readies for Spending Showdown By Terence Burlij Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "Any bill that defunds Obama and his health care law is dead on arrival in the Senate." Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images The bell rang Monday in the opening round of the Senate's fight… Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch President Clinton on Foreign Affairs, Politics of Health Care and Gun Control President Clinton Reflects on Making a Positive Impact Abroad and at Home… Continue watching
Sep 23 Bill Clinton's advice for his wife on running for president: "get healthy" .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; 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%; } Former President Bill Clinton had… Continue reading
Sep 23 Obama Calls for Nation Shocked by Gun Tragedies to 'Change' By Terence Burlij President Obama embraces a family member after delivering remarks on Sept. 22 in remembrance of the victims of the Navy Yard shootings. Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images. "If we really want to honor these 12… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch Is Brinksmanship Now Our Standard Form of Government? Just eight days remain before the federal government will shut down if Congress fails to pass a new budget. NY Times Congressional correspondent Jeremy Peters explores the many rifts that make compromise seem nearly impossible. Peters said one thing he… Continue watching
Sep 22 Food stamps by the numbers Graphics credit: Lisa Overton/NewsHour Weekend After a showdown in the House ended with a vote to cut the nation's food stamp program by $40 billion, the controversial measure is headed to the Senate. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch Deep Cuts in Food Stamp Program Could Impact Millions After a showdown in the House ended with a vote to cut the nation's food stamp program by $40 billion dollars, the controversial measure is headed to the Senate. Wall Street Journal reporter Damian Paletta breaks down some of the… Continue watching