Jun 02 Staffer who set up Clinton’s email server to take 5th again By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The ex-staffer who set up former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's home email server intends to refuse to testify, again, in an upcoming deposition. Continue reading
May 19 Amid shouts of ‘shame,’ House GOP defeats gay rights measure By Erica Werner, Associated Press Democrats shouted "Shame! Shame!," but seven Republicans switched their votes under pressure from House leaders Thursday and defeated a measure to protect gay rights. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 10:10 Presidential primary brawl overshadowing crucial Congressional contests By PBS News Hour With so much airtime devoted to Donald Trump and the bruising Democratic drama, it’s easy to forget that November will also see pivotal battles for seats in Congress, battles a given presidential nominee could tip one way or the other. Continue watching
May 16 3 months later, Congress ready to act on Obama’s call to battle Zika By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress is ready to act on President Barack Obama’s long-stalled request for emergency funds to combat the Zika virus, which has been linked to serious birth defects and other major health problems. Continue reading
May 11 Senate says female WWII pilots’ ashes may be placed at Arlington Cemetery By Richard Lardner, Associated Press These female pilots served in a unit called Women Airforce Service Pilots. They flew noncombat missions to free up male pilots for combat. Continue reading
May 06 Obama stresses need for action on corporate tax evasion By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press President Barack laid out what's needed to support the U.S. economy after a federal government report revealed weak job gains. Continue reading
Apr 29 U.S. records first Zika death; Congress breaks without decision on emergency funds By Nsikan Akpan The United States has reported its first Zika-related death in Puerto Rico. The Zika virus also was spotted in tiger mosquitoes, a species with a broad range in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 28 House committee votes to require women to register for draft By Richard Lardner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Women would be required to register for the military draft under a House committee's bill that comes just months after the Defense Department lifted all gender-based restrictions on front-line combat units. Continue reading
Apr 25 Attack ads complicate Congress’ efforts to help Puerto Rico avoid default By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Debt-ridden Puerto Rico faces a $422 million bond payment deadline Sunday with no sign Congress will act in time to help. Continue reading
Apr 19 Congress unlikely to act on Puerto Rico ahead of deadline By Erica Werner, Associated Press Congress seems increasingly unlikely to take action to help Puerto Rico ahead of a May 1 deadline for the commonwealth to default on a nearly half-billion-dollar debt payment. Continue reading