Jul 31 You can trace all modern political TV battles back to this one moment in 1968 By Joshua Barajas Heated political rhetoric is nothing new, a new documentary on Gore Vidal and William Buckley shows. Continue reading
Jul 28 5 things to know about the controversial Export-Import Bank By Erica Werner, Associated Press The federal Export-Import Bank expired June 30 when Congress failed to renew its charter. The bank is a small federal agency that helps U.S. companies sell their products overseas, by underwriting loans to foreign customers. Conservatives oppose it as corporate… Continue reading
Jul 19 Trump not backing down on controversial comments By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Once again, Donald Trump isn't backing down from comments that have inflamed the Republican presidential race. And some of his rivals are no longer treating him with kid gloves. Continue reading
Jul 18 GOP contenders court evangelical vote in Iowa By Associated Press Republican presidential contenders seeking to woo evangelical voters are making their case for conservative social issues at a gathering expected to attract thousands of potential Iowa caucus-goers. Continue reading
Jul 12 McConnell: Iran deal will be 'hard sell' to Congress By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and other congressional leaders expressed doubts Sunday about a historic agreement with Iran to address that country's nuclear program, predicting President Barack Obama could face hurdles in Congress if negotiators reach… Continue reading
Jul 05 Texas struggles with logistics of housing gold stockpile By Will Weissert, Associated Press Forget Fort Knox or the Federal Reserve. Texas has decided to start keeping its gold holdings within in its own borders. But what makes sense politically in such a sovereignty-loving place is creating a logistical conundrum. Continue reading
Jul 05 Ted Cruz's presidential campaign reports $14 million in fundraising By Associated Press Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has raised more than $14 million since the Texas senator launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination just over three months ago, his campaign said Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 25:17 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode June 20, 2015 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, June 20, new details emerge about suspected Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. Continue watching
Jun 20 Sanders gaining against Clinton in early polls By Ken Thomas, Associated Press In a race for the Democratic presidential nomination with Hillary Rodham Clinton, the blunt talk about the economy and the gap between the rich and poor is working for Bernie Sanders. Continue reading
Jun 14 Senate bill renews debate over expanded access to contraception By Rialda Zukic Democratic Sen. Patty Murray's introduction of the Affordability is Access Act this week has renewed debate nationwide about birth control access and affordability. Continue reading