Aug 01 Obama reaches out to Democrats undecided on Iran deal By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Determined to secure support for the Iran nuclear deal, President Barack Obama is making inroads with a tough constituency - his fellow Democrats in Congress… Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: Turkey strikes new round of Kurdish targets By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Turkish jets launched new airstrikes on Kurdish rebel targets in Northern Iraq overnight. Turkey's prime minister warned that it won't end attacks until rebel fighters withdraw. Also, Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., was indicted on federal… Continue watching
Jul 25 Planned Parenthood video puts progressives on the defensive By Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans and anti-abortion groups are giving no signs of letting the Planned Parenthood issue fade quickly. A look at what's happened and what may be ahead. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 5:02 Facing fire from lawmakers, Kerry warns against rejecting Iran deal By PBS News Hour There were testy exchanges and blunt talk in a Senate hearing on the Iran nuclear agreement. Republicans criticized the deal, and suggested that even if it passes Congress, it could be rolled back by the next administration. Secretary of State… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch Iran nuclear deal deserves 'responsible' analysis, says Kerry By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 17 Lawmakers' kneejerk reaction to Iran nuclear deal 'regrettable,' says Kerry By Larisa Epatko Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday it was “regrettable” some members of Congress rejected the long-fought comprehensive deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program before even reading it. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 4:32 Obama administration promotes Iran pact, bracing for fight By PBS News Hour In the wake of the announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran, President Obama used an extended session with the White House Press Corps to make his case. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden went to the Capitol to begin discussing… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 6:16 Iran's 'every pathway to a nuclear weapon is cut off' under deal, says Obama By PBS News Hour After 18 long days and nights in Vienna -- and more than two years of talks -- weary foreign ministers gathered to announce a landmark Iranian nuclear agreement. President Obama said it meets his standards for a good deal, though… Continue watching
Jul 14 Democrats skeptical of Iran nuclear deal, GOP mostly hostile By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Some of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats expressed skepticism and Republicans voiced outright hostility Tuesday to the landmark Iranian nuclear deal. Continue reading
Jul 14 Obama: 'I will veto' any legislation that blocks Iran nuclear deal By Larisa Epatko Anticipating the tough road ahead in convincing Congress to back the Iran nuclear agreement, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he would “veto” any legislation that blocks the deal. Continue reading