Sep. 08, 2014 5:13 p.m. EDT
News: Supreme Court considers cases on 'Raging Bull' authorship, labor union limits
Gwen Ifill talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal about two cases heard at the Supreme Court. In one, non-unionized health care workers argue they shouldn't have to pay for contract negotiations. Then, can an author's heir claim copyright infringement against the 1980 movie "Raging Bull" decades later?
Sep. 03, 2014 4:57 p.m. EDT
News: Government Shutdown, Short-Term Debt Deal, Yellen to the Fed
The political and economic consequences of the government shutdown and the impact should the U.S. default; Janet Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve; and SCOTUS takes on the campaign finance law.
Sep. 03, 2014 3:48 p.m. EDT
News: Was the Supreme Court ruling a setback for voting rights?
In the months since the Supreme Court struck down a key portion of the Voting Rights Act, five states have tightened access to voting. The ruling has sparked nationwide debate, and the Obama administration is pushing back with an investigation. Gwen Ifill gets views from Kareem Crayton of University of North Carolina School of Law and David Lewis, a North Carolina state representative.
Sep. 03, 2014 3:45 p.m. EDT
News: Why the Supreme Court upheld Michigan’s right to ban affirmative action
Dealing a blow to proponents of affirmative action, the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 in favor of a Michigan ballot initiative that banned public colleges from using race as a factor in admissions. For analysis on the court’s reasoning, Gwen Ifill talks to Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal.
Sep. 03, 2014 3:40 p.m. EDT
News: How should colleges ensure diversity?
The Supreme Court upheld a ban on affirmative action in Michigan; at least seven other states have enacted similar laws. A New York Times study looking at five states found that African-American and Latino enrollment fell immediately at flagship schools. Gwen Ifill gets views from Dennis Parker of the American Civil Liberties Union and Roger Clegg of the Center for Equal Opportunity.
Sep. 03, 2014 3:26 p.m. EDT
News: Supreme Court considers warrantless searches when cellphones hold troves of personal info
The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases that challenge whether the personal data held on cellphones should be fair game for law enforcement when a suspect is placed under arrest. Gwen Ifill talks to Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal, who was in the courtroom.
Sep. 03, 2014 12:22 p.m. EDT
News: Supreme Court upholds right to pray at town meetings
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that local governments have the right to open town meetings with prayer — even if the prayer is explicitly of one denomination. Gwen Ifill gets an overview of the case from Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal.
Jul. 08, 2014 1:52 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Congressional retirements, recess appointments, and the NSA debate
How Gov. Chris Christie is trying to distance himself from the erupting traffic jam political fallout; a closer look at Robert Gates’ new memoir; the politics at play behind extending emergency benefits to the long-term unemployed; and a look at the war on poverty. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times'; John Dickerson, Slate/ CBS News; Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post; Beth Reinhard, National Jour
Jul. 08, 2014 1:20 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Lawmakers & Shutdown Pay, Fixing Healthcare.gov, & Inside the Supreme Court
In the Webcast Extra, The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe looked back at the lawmakers who pledged to donate their pay earned during October's government shutdown. How many members of Congress kept their pledge? Plus, TIME's Michael Scherer offers an inside look into the team that was brought in to fix healthcare.gov after its rocky rollout.
Jul. 08, 2014 12:50 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Same-sex coverage under Affordable Care Act & campaign finance at Supreme Court
On the Webcast Extra, Bloomberg's Alex Wayne discusses coverage for same-sex couples under the Affordable Care Act. Plus, Reuters' Joan Biskupic discusses an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance reform and secret recordings inside the courtroom. And LA Times' Doyle McManus explains how the situation in Ukraine is sparking a debate inside the Republican Party.
