Oct 07 Trump suggests immigrants allowed into U.S. illegally to vote By Alicia A. Caldwell and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Donald Trump said Friday that agents have been told to allow immigrants into the United States illegally "so they can vote in the election."… Continue reading
Oct 07 U.S. accuses Russia of hacking political sites By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The U.S. is accusing Russia of hacking political sites, saying it is trying to interfere with the upcoming presidential election. Continue reading
Oct 07 Ferguson emerges as factor in Missouri governor's race By Jim Salter, Associated Press Two years later, the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson remains so politically sensitive that it has been injected into Missouri's gubernatorial campaign. Continue reading
Oct 07 Gwen's Take: The end is in sight By Gwen Ifill Just about a month from now, Election Day will have come and gone. Americans, who appear not to have much taste for either major presidential nominee, will have made their choice. But truth to tell, any politician who is being… Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 4:40 Where Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton stand on gun control By PBS News Hour There was a brief moment of consensus at the first presidential debate when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump agreed that those on the no-fly list should not be able to purchase a gun. But overall, the candidates have incredibly different… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 2:41 As Clinton and Trump prepare to debate, their running mates hit the road in Pennsylvania By PBS News Hour Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton laid low on Thursday in preparation for their upcoming debate on Sunday night. Both voiced concerns about Hurricane Matthew on Twitter and aired television ads about children and families in key swing states. Instead, their… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 7:28 Why it pays to host a presidential debate By PBS News Hour Farmville, Virginia, has a population of just over 8,000. But that number swelled on Tuesday when the first and only vice presidential debate of 2016 was held at Longwood University. Hosting a nationally televised debate is a huge investment in… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 7:39 The Paris accord won't halt climate change, but it's a step By PBS News Hour The international climate agreement is set to take effect next month, after the European Parliament ratified it earlier this week. Hillary Clinton supports the Paris accord but Donald Trump says if elected, he would withdraw from it. Judy Woodruff speaks… Continue watching
Oct 06 WATCH: The second 2016 presidential debate By Daniel Bush Polls have shifted decisively in Hillary Clinton's favor since the first debate, but the Trump team is hoping to turn things around on Sunday in St. Louis. The town hall-style debate has historically produced some of the most dangerous political… Continue reading
Oct 06 Clinton, Trump pause campaigns in Florida as Hurricane Matthew approaches By Kathleen Hennessey and Gary Fineout, Associated Press The timing of Hurricane Matthew raised questions about how the campaigns will handle problems from mail-in ballots that haven't been received. Continue reading