Cokie Roberts appears in the following:
2008 Law Is At The Center Of Immigration Dispute
Monday, July 14, 2014
As Central American kids continue to arrive across the U.S. border, there are many questions over the law. President Obama wants it overhauled. Republicans say they can't trust him to enforce the law.
Michelle Obama Lobbies Congress Over School Lunch Program
Monday, July 07, 2014
Making school lunches healthier is part of a push by the first lady to reduce the epidemic of childhood obesity.
Obama To Request $2 Billion To Deal With Border Issue
Monday, June 30, 2014
The huge numbers of illegal migrant children has overwhelmed detention center. His request comes at a time when GOP leaders say Obama's idea of flexibility means taking the law into his own hands.
GOP Candidates Try To Hold Off Tea Party Picks In Primaries
Monday, May 19, 2014
A slate of primary races on Tuesday could reveal more about the direction of the Republican Party in this midterm election year.
'Buy My Volvo' Ad Goes Viral
Monday, May 19, 2014
When Christopher Castor wanted to sell his 1993 Volvo 245 GL, he didn't just put up any old ad. The Swedish graphics artist made a video with his friends and posted it on YouTube. It went viral.
China Looks To Expand Rail Lines
Monday, May 12, 2014
Rail officials in China are talking about a high-speed rail line running to North America — including a 120-mile tunnel under the Bering straits, connecting to Alaska.
Politics In The News: Kidnapped Nigerian School Girls
Monday, May 12, 2014
A bipartisan group of female senators got the Senate to pass a resolution condemning the abductions. And Michelle Obama gave the issue additional support in her first solo White House radio address.
Politics In The News: Benghazi Attack Resurfaces
Monday, May 05, 2014
As a result of a newly released White House email, House Speaker John Boehner has decided to set up a special committee to investigate the attack in Libya but Democrats are balking at serving on it.
Ahead Of Midterm Elections, Obama Focuses On Voting Rights
Monday, April 14, 2014
President Obama's weekly address dealt with the question of women and equal pay. On Friday, he went to a forum organized by civil rights activist Al Sharpton where he talked about voting rights.
Obama To Circumvent Congress Over Women's Pay
Monday, April 07, 2014
President Obama on Tuesday is expected to order contractors with the federal government to provide information that could be beneficial to female employees.
Politics In The News: Ukraine And Obamacare
Monday, March 31, 2014
Monday is the deadline to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. And the U.S. continues to try to find ways to diffuse the crisis between Ukraine and Russia.
Russia's Move On Crimea Is A Pivotal Moment For White House
Monday, March 03, 2014
President Obama spoke to the leaders of Britain, Germany and Poland on Sunday, and together they expressed "grave concern" over Russia's move to assert control over the Crimea region of Ukraine.