Friday News Roundup - Domestic




WAMU-FM: The Diane Rehm Show: Friday News Roundup Podcast show

Summary: <p>Conservatives are meeting here in Washington for their annual political action conference, and on the agenda is the direction of the GOP. Both parties unveil competing blueprints for the federal budget this week. President Barack Obama meets on Capitol Hill with lawmakers to seek a budget deal, as his approval rating dips below 50 percent. Intelligence chiefs warn that cyberattacks, not terrorism, are the most dangerous threats facing the U.S. A bill banning assault weapons passes the Judiciary Committee but faces strong opposition in the full Senate. And the New York Supreme Court overturns Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on big sodas. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page to discuss the week's news.</p>