May 04 U.S. pledges $30 million to Congo for democracy-building By Lara Jakes, Associated Press The United States is prepared to give Congo $30 million in aid for stability and democracy-building - but wants President Joseph Kabila to agree to step down at the end of his current term in office, U.S. Secretary of State… Continue reading
May 04 Watch Obama takes jabs at GOP, media at annual correspondents' dinner By PBS News Hour In case you missed it, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was Saturday night. And, as is the custom, President Barack Obama took playful shots at just about everyone -- including himself. Hari Sreenivasan has the highlights. Continue watching
Apr 26 In Asia, Obama carefully calibrates message to Beijing By Julie Pace, Associated Press President Barack Obama is hopscotching through China's neighborhood with a carefully calibrated message for Beijing, trying both to counter and court. Continue reading
Apr 26 Santorum undecided on 2016 presidential run By Philip Elliott, Associated Press The former Pennsylvania senator tells The Associated Press in an interview that he isn't ruling out a 2016 candidacy. Continue reading
Apr 12 In weekly address, Obama reiterates call for equal pay By Associated Press Obama says in his weekly radio and Internet address that it's an embarrassment that women earn less than men even in the same professions and with the same education. Continue reading
Apr 07 2016 contenders to hit the road By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: 2016 contenders making noise Democrats push equal pay Turning Koch into Bain Jobless benefits, Ryan budget to get votes 2016 is all around: The 2014 midterm elections may not have quite kicked into full gear… Continue reading
Apr 05 New poll indicates tough road ahead for Democrats in November By Associated Press The latest Associated Press-GfK poll holds bad news for President Barack Obama, but as the November elections draw closer, there are ominous signs for congressional Democrats as well. Continue reading
Mar 31 GOP gerrymandering creates uphill fight for Dems in the House By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Republican strategists spent years developing a plan to take advantage of the 2010 census, first by winning state legislatures and then redrawing House districts to tilt the playing field in their favor. Their success was unprecedented. Continue reading
Mar 31 Seven things to watch for next on the health care law By Julie Appleby and Mary Agnes Carey, Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Just because open enrollment for people who buy their own health insurance formally closes March 31 doesn't mean debate over the health law will take a hiatus. After more than four years of strident rhetoric, evidence about how the law… Continue reading
Mar 31 It's the last day to sign up for health care - sort of By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij It's the last day to sign up for health care - in theory: Monday is the last day to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act without incurring a penalty. At least that's what’s supposed to happen. Continue reading