Oct 01 Senior congressman wants Secret Service chief out By Eileen Sullivan and Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A senior Republican lawmaker wants Secret Service Director Julia Pierson to leave her job, and a senior Democrat said Wednesday he is not comfortable with her leading the Secret Service but subsequently said he hasn't decided whether she… Continue reading
Sep 29 Five things Republicans hope to do if they win control of the Senate this fall By Associated Press Without a Democratic majority in the way, Republicans in the Senate will likely take on these five items. Continue reading
Sep 26 Obama may nominate next attorney general this fall, White House suggests By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Could the White House be hinting at when President Barack Obama might nominate a new attorney general?… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 8:23 Crist, Scott criticized for political flip-flops in Sunshine State’s gov. race By PBS News Hour Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor and a former Republican, is hoping to win another term after switching parties. The incumbent, Gov. Rick Scott, has switched his campaign emphasis from conservative tax cuts to spending more on programs like education. Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Syrian opposition leader: We are not joining the coalition against Islamic State, the coalition is joining us By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch In Washington, Poroshenko appeals for U.S. aid and tougher Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 18 White House announces plan to train 50,000 people, including veterans, to install solar panels By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. is planning to train veterans to become solar panel installers in the next six years, the White House said Thursday. Continue reading
Sep 18 Obama, Ukraine president to meet at White House By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a symbolic show of support for Ukraine’s fledgling government, President Barack Obama is meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in the Oval Office on Thursday after the leader of the former Soviet republic speaks to a rare… Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 9:45 Why Iowa’s Senate race is one of the closest in the nation By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford November midterm elections are only seven weeks away. In Iowa, one of the closest U.S. Senate races is down to Republican and Iraq War veteran Joni Ernst and Rep. Bruce Braley, a Democrat. Judy Woodruff reports from Iowa City, where… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch Who’s behind the Chinese takeover of world’s biggest pork producer? By PBS News Hour Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, was acquired by a Chinese firm in 2013 for nearly $5 billion -- more than the company’s market value. The surprising purchase caused some lawmakers to wonder if there might be a hidden… Continue watching