Politics

Democratic socialism surging in the age of Trump

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

As Donald Trump's presidency stretches into its second year, democratic socialism has become a significant force in Democratic politics.

Shields and Salam on Trump-Putin summit aftershocks

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review Executive Editor Reihan Salam join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the fallout from President Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in U.S. politics and the NATO alliance, plus news…

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WATCH: Tim Kaine and Corey Stewart meet for first U.S. Senate debate in Virginia

By Jenny Marder

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Republican Corey Stewart will square off Saturday for their first debate in the Virginia Senate race. PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff will moderate the debate.

How has public opinion about abortion changed since Roe v. Wade?

By Laura Santhanam

States are a critical battleground over abortion rights, and polling reveals where opinions stand at the state and national level.

Lawmakers want Trump's interpreter to testify. That might be unethical

By Corinne Segal

Compelling the Trump-Putin interpreter Marina Gross to testify could undermine the profession.

Pelosi says Putin should not address Congress

By Associated Press

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says House Speaker Paul Ryan should make it clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin won't be invited to address Congress if he comes to Washington.

AP source: Trump on tape about Playmate payment

By Eric Tucker, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

A person familiar with an investigation into President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer says the attorney secretly recorded Trump discussing a payment to an ex-Playboy model who said she had an affair with him.

Republicans pick Charlotte to host 2020 convention

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Move over, Las Vegas. The Republican Party will host its 2020 presidential nominating convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

WATCH: Pompeo, Haley make remarks from UN, after meeting with South Korea's foreign minister

By Joshua Barajas

Pompeo and Haley delivered remarks from the United Nations in New York City today. Watch their statements here.

Democrats wrestle with election-year message on health care

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The bigger problem for Democrats is that two messages — fundamentally reshaping the nation's health care system versus defending Obama's popular law — divide the party as it tries grabbing control of Congress in this fall's elections.