Politics Nov 04 How to watch 2024 election results Here’s how PBS News will cover election night and what could be a slow march to final results.
Nation Nov 02 Why anti-transgender political ads are dominating the airwaves this election If you’ve watched TV this month, you’ve likely seen campaign ads supporting Donald Trump by attacking Kamala Harris over transgender issues. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 20, Trump’s campaign and pro-Trump groups spent an estimated $95 million on ads, more…
Nation Sep 25 Texas ban on youth gender-affirming medical care pushes family to cross state lines The political battles over the rights of transgender Americans have led to difficult decisions for several families, especially those living in states with restrictions on transition-related medical care for minors. Laura Barrón-López reports on a Texas family’s journey to access…
Politics Sep 10 WATCH: Harris says she won’t ban fracking Debate moderators asked Vice President Kamala Harris why some of her policy positions have changed since she last ran for president. During her 2019 as a Democratic primary candidate, Harris said she’d support a ban on fracking.
Politics Aug 22 WATCH: Official explains why DNC denied a speaking spot to Palestinian American In the run-up to and during the Democratic National Convention, the Uncommitted movement asked Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to grant a speaking spot for a Palestinian American on the DNC main stage.
Politics Aug 22 WATCH: Kamala Harris’ full speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention Vice President Kamala Harris closes out the Democratic National Convention Thursday night when she accepts her party's historic presidential nomination and seizes one of her few remaining opportunities to appeal to an audience of millions.
Politics Aug 22 WATCH: JD Vance talks border security, immigration at Georgia campaign stop Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is making a campaign stop in south Georgia on Thursday to talk about border security and immigration — counterprogramming to Vice President Kamala Harris' keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Politics Aug 22 WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention On the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Walz spent time telling the audience more about his personal story, including the difficulties he and his wife Gwen faced when starting a family.
Politics Aug 21 WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites ‘This Sacred Scene’ at 2024 Democratic National Convention The former National Youth Poet Laureate recited her poem “This Sacred Scene” in front of the convention crowd. The piece celebrated the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris as the first woman of color to become U.S. president.
Politics Aug 21 WATCH: Bill Clinton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 Before praising Kamala Harris and her ability to move the country forward, Clinton reminded the DNC crowd of Joe Biden’s accomplishments, including his actions during the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted “Thank you, Joe” chants from attendees.