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
Oct 06 Trump, once a data skeptic, spending millions on data By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press With Election Day swiftly approaching, the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is spending millions of dollars on data and digital services in an effort to land donations and win over voters. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 53:59 PBS NewsHour full episode Oct. 5, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, Hurricane Matthew barrels toward Florida after leaving behind destruction and death in Cuba. Also: Racial bias and the death penalty at the Supreme Court, controversial Iraqi militias join forces to fight ISIS, the fate of Syria… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 3:02 How the Trump and Clinton campaigns are reacting to the VP debate By PBS News Hour Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will meet for their second debate on Sunday, a matchup that could be every bit as combative as the vice presidential debate Tuesday night in Virginia. While Sen. Tim Kaine might have lost style points… Continue watching