Sep 09 House conservatives serve notice to Ryan — and Clinton By Erica Werner, Associated Press House conservatives look determined to advance impeachment procedures for the IRS director, despite misgivings by Republicans, and to continue an investigation into Hillary Clinton's email issues. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 56:38 PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 8, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, the candidates trade barbs on foreign policy after a town hall on what it takes to be commander in chief. We explore how the next president might approach Russian relations. Also: Donald Trump’s refusal to release… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 10:23 How would the candidates navigate high-stakes ties with Russia? By PBS News Hour What kind of relations should the U.S. have with Russia and President Vladimir Putin? It’s a question that could affect the future of the Syrian conflict and European security, and the two candidates have strikingly different takes. Judy Woodruff speaks… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 8:22 Trump's 'rollercoaster' of a career marked by self-interest By PBS News Hour Donald Trump has tried to sell himself as a successful businessman who can boost American prosperity. But specifics about his dealings and debt may tell a different story. William Brangham learns more from Marc Fisher of The Washington Post and… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:04 After foreign policy forum, Clinton rebukes Trump for Putin comments By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton condemned Donald Trump’s comments on foreign policy a day after Wednesday night’s “Commander-in-Chief” forum hosted by NBC News. During the forum, Clinton was repeatedly asked about her classified emails and Trump got a question on his views regarding… Continue watching
Sep 08 In 2016, what stands between people and their right to vote? By Laura Santhanam Two decades ago, Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act to remove barriers to becoming a voter. Are states doing a better job today registering minority and low-income voters? The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights tackles that question in a… Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 5:06 News Wrap: Obama says he'll do everything possible to get TPP passed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, as President Obama made his trip home from the Asean summit, he promised to do everything possible to get the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact through congress before he leaves office. Also, Taliban fighters pushed deep… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 3:18 Donald Trump won't release his tax returns. This is what they could reveal. By PBS News Hour Donald Trump stands alone as a presidential candidate who refuses to release his tax returns. The GOP nominee says he is waiting until the Internal Revenue Service finishes its audit, a process that could last as long as seven years. Continue watching
Sep 08 Could a Hillary Clinton presidency spark a preschool revolution? By Lillian Mongeau, The Hechinger Report An election of Hillary Clinton could mark the first time a U.S. president's signature issue is early childhood education. Continue reading
Sep 08 Gary Johnson takes heat for 'What is Aleppo?' blunder By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press If it was greater attention Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson wanted, he got it — but probably not the kind he wanted. Continue reading