Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in the United States on Thursday to discuss various issues. Trudeau met with President Obama and there will be a state dinner in his honor. This marks the first official Canadian Prime Minister visit in 19 years. President Obama had issued the invitation after […]
President Obama has announced his choice to be Librarian of Congress. If confirmed, Dr. Carla Hayden would be the first African-American and first female to hold the position. The position was established in 1802, but there have only been thirteen Librarians. Previously, Librarians served for life, similarly to Supreme Court […]
South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn will be endorsing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president on Friday. The Clinton campaign has confirmed the endorsement. Clyburn is a top Democrat in the House and the highest ranking African American in Congress. The endorsement could help Clinton in the South Carolina primary February 27. Polls indicate […]
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said on Wednesday that President Obama regretted voting in support of a filibuster against Samuel Alito when he was a Senator. This comes as President Obama is looking for Republican support for his eventual Supreme Court nominee. Republicans and Democrats have gone back and […]
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has passed away in West Texas. He was 79. Scalia was in Texas for a hunting trip at a resort. He was seen at a private party one night, but he did not appear for breakfast the next morning, prompting concern. A person with the […]
