Sep 06 Could Gary Johnson get hot and play the spoiler in the presidential election? By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press PHOENIX — Unpopular among many Americans, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have opened the door for a third-party spoiler in the presidential campaign — and just as Gary Johnson is starting to warm up. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 8:39 Does an endorsement from organized labor still sway voters? By PBS News Hour What role do labor unions play in presidential politics this election? John Yang speaks with Susan Page of USA Today and Stu Rothenberg of The Rothenberg-Gonzales Political Report about Donald Trump’s efforts to court African-Americans, a generational challenge for Hillary… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: U.S.-Russia deal on Syria cease-fire fails By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to reach a deal on a cease-fire in Syria, amid an onslaught of Islamic State attacks. Also, the Taliban carried out twin attacks near the defense ministry… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 3:25 Candidates stress jobs and economy as mad dash to Election Day begins By PBS News Hour Labor Day is a holiday for most Americans, but it’s the start of crunch time for the presidential nominees. Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and their surrogates were on the campaign trail to push issues of labor, trade and the economy. Continue watching
Sep 05 Let's look at some hot House races By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When you look at this year's House races, roughly 40 races seem competitive, out of 435 House seats. Though they're spread around the country, some states stand out. Continue reading
Sep 05 Clinton and Trump courting Ohio voters on Labor Day By Steve Peoples and Ken Thomas, Associated Press CLEVELAND — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are making competing Labor Day pitches in Ohio, setting the stage for a critical month in their testy presidential campaign. Continue reading
Sep 04 What happens when Congress returns to Washington this week? By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Lawmakers will likely do what they do best: the bare minimum. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 3:49 Commercial airlines begin flights to Cuba By PBS News Hour This week, for the first time in 55 years, a commercial passenger jet flew from the U.S. to Cuba, and eight airlines are approved to run flights between the two countries. The breakthrough is part of President Barack Obama’s effort… Continue watching
Sep 04 Promising outsiders, Trump team led by Christie insiders By Michael Catalini, Associated Press Donald Trump is pledging that the government he appoints will bring sweeping change to Washington's culture. So far, that promise comes with a heavy New Jersey accent. Continue reading
Sep 04 On the road to 270, Arizona is home to best chance for a spoiler By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press If Hillary Clinton carries Arizona in November, there's a good chance it won't be because Democrats on their own have flipped a reliable GOP state they hope to win consistently someday. Continue reading