Jan 17 For first time, Obama to deliver State of the Union address to Republican-led Congress By Julie Pace, Associated Press For the first time in his presidency, Barack Obama will stand before a Republican-led Congress to deliver his State of the Union address and try to convince lawmakers newly empowered to block his agenda that they should instead join with… Continue reading
Jan 17 Do students take too many tests? Congress to weigh question By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press On Wednesday, the Senate's education committee is set to take up the issue of whether federally mandated annual testing should remain a requirement under the No Child Left Behind law. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 13:28 Shields and Brooks on same-sex right to marry, Romney run resistance By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the Supreme Court’s move to consider same-sex marriage, next steps for Republican congressional leaders, emerging GOP candidates for the next… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 6:57 Despite milder tone after White House meeting, immigration may pose political impasse By PBS News Hour The leaders of the Republican-controlled Congress were among more than a dozen lawmakers who gathered at the White House to talk common ground and areas of conflict with President Obama. Political director Domenico Montanaro and political editor Lisa Desjardins join… Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 8:23 How can Washington bridge its 'Partisan Divide'? By PBS News Hour Former congressmen Martin Frost, a Democrat, and Tom Davis, a Republican, say that money, media and gerrymandering are at the root of American political polarization. They join Judy Woodruff to discuss their new book, “The Partisan Divide,” and some suggestions… Continue watching
Jan 10 Decision on Keystone XL back on Obama's desk By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Republicans in Congress and a state supreme court have thrown the political hot potato known as Keystone XL straight back onto President Barack Obama's lap. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 11:47 Shields and Brooks on Paris terrorism and tolerance, GOP takeover in Congress By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss this week’s news, including the geopolitical and social consequences of the terrorist attacks in France, as well as what to expect from the new… Continue watching
Jan 08 Can Obama and the Republican Congress get anything done together? By Ayan Sheikh Earlier this week this week, we looked at the history of divided government and how the current split in power between the Democratic White House and a Republican majority house and senate is the new normal. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 9:30 While the drone industry grows faster than the flick of a joystick, regulation lags By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 07 Obama starts 2015 on an upswing, but can it last? By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s approval rating is creeping upward. The economy is growing. And a flurry of aggressive executive actions on domestic and foreign policy have energized the West Wing. Continue reading