Guantanamo Bay A Sticking Point Between U.S., Cuba Since 1903
Guantanamo Bay is home to the United States' oldest overseas base. Melissa Block talks to Vanderbilt History Professor Paul Kramer.
Politics & Government
NC Legislature Could Override Abortion Clinic Rules
Abortion-rights groups are worried that Republican legislators will try to override rules proposed for North Carolina abortion clinics. The activists contend these rules balance patient safety
White House Won't Seek To End 529 College Tax Break
All 50 states and the District of Columbia sponsor 529 plans. Critics had called the proposal to limit them a tax hike on the middle class.
Senate OKs Keystone XL Pipeline, Setting Up Fight With Obama
Nine Democrats joined 53 Republicans to pass the measure, which must be reconciled with a version passed by the House. The Senate vote is also not enough to override a threatened presidential veto.
Attorney General Nomination Expected To Advance To Full Senate
Loretta Lynch faced questioning from senators in her bid for confirmation. Republicans used the opportunity to criticize the president's executive actions on immigration and Eric Holder's record.
McCain Calls Protesters 'Low-Life Scum' At Senate Hearing
The anti-war demonstrators were shouting at former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who was attending a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on global security challenges.
New Statue Placed At King Veteran's Memorial
A new kneeling soldier statue is now on display at the Veteran's Memorial in King Central Park.
Insurance Choices Dwindle In Rural California As Blue Shield Pulls Back
When Blue Shield of California stopped selling individual health policies in many zip codes in 2014, even insurance agents were surprised. Blue Shield says it dropped out to keep premiums low.
Obama's Budget Would Undo Broad, Automatic Cuts Made In 2013
The across-the-board spending cuts, known as the sequester, reduced defense and domestic budgets by hundreds of millions each. Republicans are expected to fiercely defend that plan.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate At Koch Brothers Forum
Steve Inskeep talks to ABC White House correspondent Jonathan Karl, who moderated a panel discussion of potential Republican presidential candidates earlier this week at a donor's gathering.