June 2009

In a 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that a group of white firefighters from New Haven, CT were unfairly denied promotions because of their race---essentially, reverse discrimination.  Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, was one of three appeals court judges who previously ruled against the firefighters. Now that the decision has been reversed what does this mean for ... read more

We're expecting the Climate Change Bill to come up for a final vote sometime between 6:15 and 6:30pm tonight and we will have it live.   Republicans  are saying the bill includes "the largest tax increase in American history," but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has pledged to get the legislation passed before the July 4th recess.  A Number of conservative Democrats have already come out ... read more

The House has just started debating the climate change bill.  They've allotted about three hours of debate for the issue.  A final vote is expected about around 4:45pm-515pm EST. (We'll have live coverage tonight)   Republicans have decided against any "antics" to try to show the bill today.   "We're playing it straight,"  said a senior Republican aide.  "Either way it's a win-win for ... read more

Marianne Silber continues to follow the story of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford (R) who surprised the country yesterday when during a press conference  he announced his extra-marital affair with a woman from Argentina. Fox News Correspondent James Rosen takes a look at the recent history of high-profile sex scandals...former NY Governor Eliot Spitzer,former President Bill Clinton, Sen. ... read more

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford (R) admitted that he has been having an affair with a woman from Argentina with whom he met aprx. 8 years ago. Recently, Sanford disappeared for a total of 5 days and nobody, not even his wife, knew of his whereabouts. His staff later came out and said that the governor was hiking along the Appalachian trail, but later it was discovered that Sanford was in ... read more

President Obama held his 4th press conference since taking office today. At the White House this afternoon, the President addressed four key issues including post-election demonstrations and protests in Iran, his health care plan, the economy and a controversial climate change bill to impose nationwide limits to greenhouse gas emissions (which is expected to be voted on .. on the House Floor ... read more

Kitty Logan reports as the protests continue in Iran over the disputed reelection of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad....the death toll currently stands at least 17. Police took action Monday by attacking the crowd with tear gas and firing live bullets in attempts to disperse a rally in Tehran and over the weekend a young Iranian woman was  shot and killed and it was all caught on tape, causing ... read more

Do you think something should pass this year?? Post your comments and let us know what you think--- ... read more

Today President Obama  proposed a financial regulatory overhaul that comes with a new government regulatory agency. According to the President, this will prevent another economic crisis from happening and he said that the government will only oversee the plan.  Critics say this steps on the free market system that defines our economy-- Major Garrett reports from the White House. Iranian ... read more

President Obama addressed the American Medical Association in Chicago this afternoon to push for a health care overhaul. The President called the current system a "ticking bomb" that could force the country to "go the way of GM." He said that it was important to reduce unnecessary medical tests and procedures that can lead to malpractice suits and that putting a cap on malpractice suit awards is ... read more