Sep 03 Here's the Best Way to Tell Congress Your Opinion on Syria House Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday said he will support President Barack Obama's call for the U.S. to take action against Syria for alleged chemical weapons use. Do you agree with him? Tell your congressperson what you think. On Saturday… Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch Obama Secures Key Support, but Still Faces Fight Over Military Strike in Syria President Obama Secures Key Support for Military Strike in Syria… Continue watching
Sep 03 How Do You Want Your Congressperson to Vote on Syria? President Barack Obama meets in the Situation Room with his national security advisors to discuss strategy in Syria of the White House. Photo courtesy of the White House. On Saturday, President Barack Obama addressed the nation on U.S. Continue reading
Sep 03 Obama Administration Intensifies Push for Military Action in Syria By Terence Burlij President Obama meets in the Situation Room August 31 with his national security advisors to discuss strategy in Syria. (Photo by Pete Souza/White House via Getty Images) President Barack Obama and members of his administration on Tuesday will… Continue reading
Sep 02 Updated: Your Cheat Sheet to the Syrian Conflict By News Desk PBS NewsHour will live stream statements and hearings on Syria as they become available. Watch the player above for the latest. And at 6 p.m. EDT every weekday, this player will stream the NewsHour broadcast. President Barack… Continue reading
Sep 02 Who's Working on Labor Day? America's Fastest-Growing Jobs By Simone Pathe A majority of Americans still supports labor unions, but a majority also believes they're likely to weaken. Photo of Charlotte Labor Day parade courtesy of Jared Soares for the PBS NewsHour. On this Labor Day, when fewer than one in… Continue reading
Sep 02 Nyad's Feet Touch Sand, Swimmer Completes Historic 110-Mile Swim EmbedVideo(7278, 482, 304); Diana Nyad has reached Key West on the coast of Florida. You can watch the final leg of her swim here. Update: 6:30 p.m. ET Shortly before 2 p.m. ET, a sunburned and visibly… Continue reading
Aug 31 Live Blog: Kerry Says U.S. Has Evidence Sarin Gas Was Used in Syria EmbedVideo(7277, 482, 304); President Barack Obama said Saturday from the White House that the U.S. should take military action against the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad. The president said that he will seek authorization from Congress when members return… Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch Shields and Brooks Debate Need for National Consensus Over Syria Shields and Brooks Debate Need for National Consensus Over Syria… Continue watching
Aug 30 Gwen's Take: War and Peace and the President On Wednesday, President Barack Obama sat down with NewsHour's Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza It never gets old slipping inside the gates at Pennsylvania Avenue and walking up the path to the White… Continue reading