Politics Mar 22 The 2016 Democratic race in 5 questions Today marks exactly 365 days since the starting pistol of the 2016 race, when Texas Senator Ted Cruz became the first in either party to announce a presidential candidacy. Since then the field of hopefuls swelled to 22 and…
Politics Mar 22 The 2016 GOP race in 5 questions Today marks exactly 365 days since the starting pistol of the 2016 race, when Texas Senator Ted Cruz became the first in either party to announce a presidential candidacy. Since then the field of hopefuls swelled to 22 and shrunk…
Politics Feb 09 PBS NewsHour obtains Clinton memo conceding New Hampshire, focusing on March Hours before official New Hampshire results appeared Tuesday, Hillary Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook conceded to staffers, supporters and some reporters that the Granite State race was lost, in a memo obtained by PBS NewsHour that urged the Clinton team…
Politics Feb 02 5 ways Iowa changes everything we thought we knew about this race It could have been predictable. It might not have showed anything new. But in the glow of fascinating results, the 2016 Iowa caucuses read like battles for the ages. Five juggernaut campaigns in two parties shattered voter numbers for Republicans…
Politics Dec 29 Quiz: How well do you remember the year in politics? 2015 has been a topsy-turvy political year on the campaign trail, in Congress and in the world of election-related cell-phone demolition. How well do you remember the politics of the past 12 months? Enter our quiz to help you find…
Politics Dec 16 What’s in the massive deals Congress made overnight? While much of the nation slept, Congressional leaders unveiled two deals that are stuffed with major issues, from what the nation does with its oil and how it supports renewable fuel to a significant change at U.S. borders and a…
Politics Dec 06 When politics goes right: $300 billion transportation bill signed into law For the first time in six years, Congress has passed a comprehensive bill to fund the construction of roads and bridges in every state and most counties. Political Director Lisa Desjardins reports on the bipartisan breakthrough.
Politics Dec 01 Quiz: The politics of climate change Scientists call it a global crisis, but not every politician in the U.S. is so sure. As world leaders meet in Paris to discuss climate change, we thought we’d test what we know about the difficult politics of climate change…
Politics Nov 17 Your guide to every candidate’s strategy on Islamic State and refugees The Paris attacks have generated a range of responses from the men and women who hope to be the next commander in chief of the United States. Here is NewsHour’s look at the candidates’ takes and their possible presidential approaches.
Politics Oct 28 Quiz: Where does the U.S. government get most of its money? Congress votes on a mega-budget deal this week, potentially avoiding another fiscal cliff. This inspired us to take a closer look at the federal cash flow. Test what you know about how the U.S. spends and manages taxpayer money.