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Daily Video February 27 2017

Fewer Republicans hold town hall meetings in face of critical crowds

Members of Congress customarily hold town hall meetings in their home districts while on recess. However, fewer than 30 Republicans have held such gatherings due to local protests and rowdiness.

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Daily Video April 04 2016

Wisconsin primary voters face new strict ID laws

Wisconsin's new voter ID law have some worried about voter disenfranchisement ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

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Daily Video September 30 2014

Hong Kong protests for greater democracy

A Chinese government proposal to limit voting rights in Hong Kong has spurred hundreds of thousands of protesters to fill the streets this week.

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Daily Video May 14 2011

President Obama Decides Against bin Laden Photo Release

Learn more about Obama's decision not to release photos of Osama bin Laden's body

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