Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (R) (I-VT) waits to deliver his remarks April 25 at the South Carolina Democratic Party state convention in Columbia, South Carolina.
The Justice Department announces a $20 million dollar pilot program for police body cameras. That news comes as peaceful protests in Baltimore and elsewhere continue over the death of Freddie Gray. The U.S. economy grew by just 0.2 percent in the first quarter, well below the one percent forecast by many economists. The Supreme Court hears arguments in a potentially historic same-sex marriage case. The Clinton Foundation’s fundraising efforts continue to dog Hillary Clinton’s early presidential campaign,as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) announces he’s seeking the Democratic nomination for president. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week’s top national news stories.
A number of young black men have died in police custody in the past few years. But it’s a problem African-American communities across the country have spoken about for decades.
USA Today’s Susan Page asked during this week’s panel: Does the media only now care because there’s so much cell phone footage of these incidents?
We look at the odds of the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage, expected sometime in June.
Riots or rebellions? Looters or thugs? We’ve used a variety of words to describe what’s happening in Baltimore. Why does that matter?
Though there are two clear arguments in the same-sex marriage case before the Supreme Court — whether the Constitution requires states to allow them, or not — justices could consider a compromise: Require states to recognize marriages that take place in other states but not necessarily have to do the same at home.
Rethinking leadership in the U.S. African AmericanStudies professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr. says Americans have looked to the political class to create a just democracy for too long – and it hasn't worked. In a new book he argues that we are the leaders we have been looking for and explains what that means for the 2024 election.
Menopause. Once a taboo topic, the "m" word is having a moment – among celebrities, in the media, and in Washington, where President Biden recently signed an order that supports research into women's health. Dr. Sharon Malone says it's about time, and explains why understanding "the change" is critical for a woman's ability to get – and stay -- healthy.
Donald Trump regularly ends his rallies with prayer. He has repeatedly compared himself to Jesus. And last week he started selling a version of the Bible. Robert P. Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute weighs in on Trump’s growing embrace of Christianity.
Donald Trump has made cognitive ability a central issue of the presidential race. But he rarely talks about his own family's experience with dementia. The Washington Post's Michael Kranish on Fred Trump Senior's Alzheimer's disease and what voters deserve to know about a candidate's mental fitness.