Jun 23 McConnell asks senators to cast pro-trade vote once more By Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz of Texas has dropped his previous support for President Barack Obama's trade agenda only hours before a crucial Senate vote Tuesday, complicating GOP leaders' hopes of enacting the legislation. Continue reading
Jun 22 Obama in first presidential podcast: U.S. not cured of racism By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said the United States has not overcome its history of racism and is using the N-word to make his case. Continue reading
Jun 19 EPA proposes tougher mileage standards for trucks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is issuing new rules intended to improve fuel efficiency for medium and heavy-duty trucks and cut pollution blamed for global warming. Continue reading
Jun 18 Republicans in Congress try to block Obama administration's environmental plans By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Republicans controlling a powerful Senate committee moved Thursday to block Obama administration initiatives to curb global warming, issue new clean water rules and regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal land. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 5:23 News Wrap: Congress tries to resurrect trade bill; Fed says interest rates may soon rise By PBS News Hour In Wednesday’s news wrap, President Obama and top Republicans are attempting to resurrect a trade bill many had thought was dead. Also, the Fed indicates that it may raise interest rates later this year, and AT&T is slapped with a… Continue watching
Jun 14 Trade loss proves ominous sign for Obama during challenging month By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press The trade defeat in Congress was an ominous sign in a month of challenges that could help determine President Obama's standing for the rest of his second term. Continue reading
Jun 12 Federal agencies pledge another $110 million in drought aid By Juliet Williams, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Federal agencies pledged another $110 million in aid Friday to help states struggling with the crippling drought after President Barack Obama talked to leaders from seven western states. Continue reading
Jun 12 House rejects Obama on trade authority By Erica Werner and Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House derailed a high-profile White House-backed trade bill on Friday, a humiliating defeat for President Barack Obama inflicted by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and dozens of union-backed lawmakers from his own party. Continue reading
Jun 12 Pelosi announces opposition ahead of trade vote By Erica Werner and Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama made an unusual 11th-hour appeal to dubious Democrats on Friday in a tense run-up to a House vote on legislation to strengthen his hand in global trade talks. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 17:25 Can Obama's plan 'defeat and destroy' the Islamic State? By PBS News Hour The White House has announced it will send more troops to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. To discuss the multi-front war with the militants, Judy Woodruff talks to Michèle Flournoy of the Center for a New American Security,… Continue watching