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Tess Conciatori is a politics production assistant at PBS NewsHour.
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Politics Sep 30
Booker: Impeachment inquiry is about patriotism not popularitySen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said the allegations about President Trump's actions on Ukraine suggest the possibility of "very serious betrayal," and an attempt to "besmirch the reputation” of Democratic rival Joe Biden. Booker joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the necessity…
Politics Sep 18
What gun proposals are lawmakers considering as they wait for Trump?Gun safety proposals are circulating on Capitol Hill, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated he won’t put forward a vote on any measure that didn’t have the president’s signoff. Members in both parties are waiting for President Donald…
Politics Sep 11
Mark Sanford on why he’s fighting to define the Republican PartyMark Sanford, former South Carolina governor and congressman, is breaking with his party to mount a primary challenge to President Trump in 2020. Sanford has long been outspoken about his objection to Trump -- a perspective that saw him defeated…
Politics Jul 02
Rep. Castro secretly recorded a migrant facility in Texas. Here’s what he foundU.S. Customs and Border Patrol facilities are under-resourced and overcrowded, Castro said, arguing that the problems were exacerbated by the prolonged detention of asylum seekers in the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
Politics Jun 13
Beto O’Rourke says Trump administration is gunning for war with IranFormer Texas Rep. Beto O’ Rourke burst onto the national stage when he came close to defeating Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the 2018 midterms. Now running for the Democratic presidential nomination, O’Rourke is emphasizing his ability to bring together…
Politics May 21
What would a Trump-Biden matchup look like? Dueling Pennsylvania rallies offer cluesPresident Donald Trump’s fresh attacks on Joe Biden at a campaign rally in central Pennsylvania came two days after the former vice president criticized Trump at his own rally in downtown Philadelphia. The dueling events showcased what a possible general…
Politics May 08
Why John Delaney sees himself as the ‘most moderate’ 2020 DemocratIn the crowd of 2020 competitors, Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney sees himself as “probably the most moderate candidate in this field.” The former Maryland congressman told PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff in a Wednesday…
Politics Apr 25
What does Joe Biden believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issuesFormer Vice President Joe Biden is the latest entrant into the crowded 2020 Democratic primary field. Here's where he stands on key issues.
Nation Apr 10
Essay: What UVA’s national championship means for CharlottesvilleThe Cavaliers brought that title home to a campus and city in need of a reason to celebrate.
Politics Mar 07
Mueller’s case against Paul Manafort, explainedManafort was among the first of 34 individuals and a number of corporations to be indicted in special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. On Thursday he was sentenced by a federal judge to 47…