Sarah McCammon appears in the following:
Religion, The Supreme Court And Why It Matters
Saturday, July 07, 2018
With President Trump set to name the next justice to the high court soon, it's worth noting it was once dominated by Protestant Christians. Now, it is now more Jewish, Catholic and conservative.
Supreme Court's Religious Makeup Evolves As Members Change
Friday, July 06, 2018
The current religious makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court is predominantly Jewish and Catholic. Why is that so, and how much does the religion of the justices matter?
White House Taps Former Fox News Executive For Senior Communications Job
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Bill Shine left Fox News in the aftermath of a sexual harassment scandal, amid accusations that he failed to take the allegations seriously.
Trump Administration Reverses Obama-Era Affirmative Action In Schools
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
The White House is withdrawing Obama-era guidance documents that encouraged schools and colleges to promote racial diversity through their admissions process.
Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement Could Reshape U.S. Abortion Debate
Friday, June 29, 2018
With the departure of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court loses a swing vote who has tended to uphold abortion rights. His retirement could reshape the landscape in the battle over abortion.
News Brief: Maryland Newsroom Attacked, Abortion Rights Battle, EU Migrant Summit
Friday, June 29, 2018
We have the latest details about the attack on the Capital Gazette newsroom in Maryland that killed five people. Also, the retirement of Justice Kennedy sets the stage for an abortion rights battle.
What Justice Kennedy's Retirement Means For Abortion Rights
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate agree that the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy sets the stage for a battle over abortion rights unlike any in a generation.
Melania Trump Travels To Arizona To Visit Migrant Detention Facilities
Thursday, June 28, 2018
It's the first lady's second visit to a detention center for migrant children in two weeks. She wore white pants and a black top — with no apparent message on the back.
Supreme Court Sides With California Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
In a case that pitted the right to know against the right of free speech, the court ruled 5-4 that a California law aimed at "truth in advertising" likely violates the First Amendment.
Pence's Midterm Message Shows How His Future Depends On Trump's Success
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Vice President Pence is stumping all over the country, touting President Trump's record, proving his loyalty to his boss — and GOP voters — while building relationships that could pay dividends.
Immigration Legislature And Politics
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Legislative plans to tackle immigration are up in the air, as President Trump tells Congress to wait until after the midterms, and tweets about doing away with immigration judges.
President Trump Attempts To Change Immigration Narrative After Reversing Family Separation
Friday, June 22, 2018
President Trump is trying to change the narrative on immigration. He held an event Friday with families to highlight victims of crimes allegedly committed by people in the country illegally.
After Family Separation Policy Reversal, Trump Says 'Zero Tolerance' Should Remain In Effect
Thursday, June 21, 2018
The day after a major reversal of the Trump administration's practice of separating children from parents accused of crossing the border illegally, President Trump continues to insist his "zero tolerance" policy must remain in effect.
President Trump Signs Executive Order To End Family Separations
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
After days of blaming Democrats for the separation of families accused of crossing the U.S. border illegally, President Trump has reversed course, signing an executive order to end the practice.
First Ladies Unite Against Separating Children At Border
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
All of the living former first ladies, and Melania Trump, have come out against the practice of placing children away from their parents at the border in an effort to curb illegal crossings.
Evangelicals Push Back On Sessions' Use Of Bible Passage To Defend Immigration Policy
Friday, June 15, 2018
Attorney General Jeff Sessions used a passage from the Bible to defend a controversial Trump administration immigration policy. Sessions' action is drawing criticism from some evangelicals.
Americans' Support For Abortion Rights Wanes As Pregnancy Progresses
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
A new Gallup poll finds widespread support for abortion rights in early pregnancy, while a minority support abortion rights in the third trimester.
Top White House Economic Aide Larry Kudlow Has Heart Attack, Trump Says
Monday, June 11, 2018
Moments before President Trump headed into his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, he tweeted that the chief economic adviser was being hospitalized near Washington, D.C.
Trump Signals Possible Support For Bipartisan Marijuana Legislation
Friday, June 08, 2018
The move would be a departure from the position of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who said, "Good people don't smoke marijuana" in his confirmation hearing.
President Trump Attends G-7 Meeting At A Time Of Great Tension
Friday, June 08, 2018
On Friday, Trump heads to a meeting of U.S. economic allies in Canada. Those allies are angry with him over trade. After that meeting, Trump heads to Singapore to meet with North Korea's leader.