Oct 03 Watch 7:41 What to expect in a Pence-Kaine debate showdown By PBS News Hour The vice presidential debate is just one day away. What’s at stake as the second-in-line candidates take the national stage? Also, how will recent revelations about Donald Trump’s taxes and comments on women affect the polls? And what do Hillary… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 3:23 Clinton campaign pounces on Trump controversies By PBS News Hour Over the weekend, The New York Times reported that Donald Trump may have been able to legally avoid paying federal income taxes for 18 years. The candidate is also under fire for allegations about his treatment of women behind the… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 6:56 Why Senate control could ride on this tight New Hampshire race By PBS News Hour In New Hampshire, a high-profile contest is drawing outsized attention and outside money due to its stakes in shaping the Senate. Republican incumbent Sen. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan, both well-respected and popular political figures in their state,… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 8:38 What you need to know about Tim Kaine and Mike Pence By PBS News Hour Sen. Tim Kaine and Gov. Mike Pence have radically different ideologies, but grew up under strikingly similar circumstances. What led them to the national stage? With the first vice presidential debate a day away, Judy Woodruff takes a look at… Continue watching
Oct 03 Appeals court rules against Pence on Syrian refugees By Rick Callahan, Associated Press A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s order blocking Indiana Gov. Mike Pence from barring state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state. Continue reading
Oct 03 Under investigation, Trump Foundation ordered to stop fundraising in NY By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press The New York attorney general's office said the failure to stop immediately and answer demands for all delinquent financial reports within 15 days "shall be deemed a continuing fraud upon the people of the state of New York."… Continue reading
Oct 03 Where do the presidential candidates stand on taxes? By Alan Fram, Associated Press One way or another, tax proposals by whoever becomes president will affect most Americans. Continue reading
Oct 03 Trump draws criticism for comments about PTSD and veterans By Associated Press Donald Trump is drawing criticism after he appeared to suggest that veterans who suffer from PTSD might not be as strong as those who don't. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: The 2016 vice presidential debate By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The buzz around Mike Pence and Tim Kaine’s vice-presidential debate on Tuesday pales in comparison to the anticipation surrounding the first presidential debate last week. But that doesn’t mean the Pence-Kaine showdown isn’t important. Continue reading
Oct 03 State Department suspends contacts with Russia over Syria By Associated Press The State Department says the U.S. is suspending bilateral contacts with Russia over Syria. That comes after last week’s threat by Secretary of State John Kerry to suspend contacts amid new attacks on the city of Aleppo. Continue reading