Apr 05 New Mississippi law allows businesses to refuse LGBTQ people By Laura Santhanam Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a state law that allows businesses to refuse gay couples services based on an owners' religious beliefs. Continue reading
Apr 05 The Bible could be Tennessee’s new official state book By Joshua Barajas The Bible may join the tomato, ladybug and a .50-caliber sniper rifle as Tennessee’s new state symbol. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 4:30 Spotlight on Democratic debate after Sanders triumphs in Michigan By PBS News Hour Tuesday night’s primary contests drew even more attention to Wednesday’s Democratic debate, as Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled off a close and hard-fought upset over Hillary Clinton in Michigan -- though Clinton secured Mississippi. Meanwhile, some Republican figures urged their party… Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch 7:42 What lies ahead after yet another round of primary twists? By PBS News Hour After a surprise win by Sen. Bernie Sanders in Michigan, and an equally surprising surge of support for Donald Trump in the GOP, Judy Woodruff sits down with Reid Wilson of Morning Consult and Susan Page of USA Today to… Continue watching
Mar 09 Trump’s rivals left with few chances to stop his momentum By Julie Pace and David Eggert, Associated Press Donald Trump's easy victories in Michigan, Mississippi and Hawaii left his rivals with shrinking opportunities to slow his momentum in the primaries. Continue reading
Mar 09 Donald Trump wins Republican caucuses in Hawaii By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential caucuses in Hawaii, adding to his victories earlier Tuesday in Michigan and Mississippi. Continue reading
Mar 09 Ted Cruz wins Republican primary in Idaho By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Ted Cruz wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho, adding a 7th state win to his tally in the 2016 White House race. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 7:01 Another important Tuesday arrives for primary contests By PBS News Hour Four states are holding primary votes Tuesday -- both parties in Michigan and Mississippi, plus the GOP in Idaho and Hawaii. While trailing Republican candidate Gov. John Kasich was stumping in Michigan to drum up support, Sen. Ted Cruz looked… Continue watching
Mar 08 Trump calls Nazi hand salute comparisons ‘ridiculous’ By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican front-runner Donald Trump on Tuesday defended a gesture he made with his right hand at a recent rally, saying he was pretending to take the oath of office. He called any suggestion that he was… Continue reading
Mar 08 Viewer’s Guide: All eyes on Michigan in Tuesday’s primaries By Nancy Benac, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Michigan is the crown jewel Tuesday as voters in four states deliver verdicts on the presidential campaign. It's the first big industrial state to weigh in, and should offer clues about how the candidates will play in important… Continue reading