Shannon Bream Archive

Supporters vow to keep cross in California veterans tribute despite court ruling

Published July 25, 2012

In 2011, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the cross on public property was unconstitutional, triggering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, but in June this year, the high court justices declined to hear the case.

Dems push hot-button social issues in campaign attack ads

Published July 10, 2012

When Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels warned politicians, back in 2010, to "call a truce" on social issues until the country's deeper economic troubles could be addressed many assumed he was talking to 2012 Republican primary contenders. Daniels didn't address the advice to either party, but presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney seems to be heeding it.

House debates bill to ban sex-selective abortions

Published May 30, 2012

House members launched into a contentious debate Wednesday over a bill that would ban abortions performed on the basis of gender-selection. 

Romney's record at Bain turns spotlight on firms

Published May 24, 2012

Private equity firms pool private capital and buy companies that either have great growth potential or those that are struggling to survive

Federal court vacancies: Obama or GOP to blame?

Published May 15, 2012

With dozens of vacancies for federal court judges, Obama and the GOP both faces allegations that they are to blame for all the empty seats.

Lawmakers question lack of watchdogs at federal agencies

Published May 10, 2012

In the wake of lavish spending by General Services Administration (GSA) officials, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are demanding to know why many federal agencies have no inspector general at all.  There are currently 10 vacancies, including four inspector general slots which have been open for more than 1,000 days.  There has been no permanent inspector general at the State Department since Jan. 2008, for a total of 1,576 days.

Activists take aim at Roe one state at a time

Published May 09, 2012

Pro-life activists say they aren't abandoning efforts at the national level, but admit they're now focused on state legislative efforts.

Did Pettitte cost Justice Department a conviction in second Clemens trial?

Published May 03, 2012

Baseball great Roger Clemens is facing charges that he lied under oath when testifying before Congress in 2008 that he didn't use performance-enhancing drugs.

Pro-Choice Leaders Slam Obama Administration

Published April 26, 2012

Pro-Choice Leaders Slam Obama Administration

Published April 26, 2012

On Friday, the Obama administration must answer a federal judge's order regarding a decision by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to limit over-the-counter access to Plan B. Currently, the emergency contraception is available only by prescription to young women under the age of 17.