Aug 11 Watch 53:25 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 11, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump blames Hillary Clinton and President Obama for the Islamic State’s rise. Also, U.S.-backed militia in Libya make gains against ISIS, we analyze Trump’s and Clinton’s tax plans, why the Taliban are surging in a… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 12:17 How the candidates' tax proposals highlight different economic priorities By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both spoke about their intended tax policies this week. On Monday, Trump proposed tax cuts for all, while on Thursday, Clinton pledged to increase taxes on the wealthy and use that money for the middle… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 3:22 Trump attempts to tie Clinton and Obama to rise of ISIS By PBS News Hour In the last 24 hours, Donald Trump has focused on tying Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to the rise of the Islamic State. In Fort Lauderdale last night, the GOP nominee referred to Obama as the “founder” of the terrorist… Continue watching
Aug 11 AP fact check: Clinton's selective history on trade By Christopher S. Rugaber and Josh Boak, Associated Press Hillary Clinton offered a selective accounting of her history on trade Thursday, leaving out her support for initiatives that have since become unpopular. Continue reading
Aug 11 Republicans urge RNC to stop helping Trump By Associated Press Frustrated Republicans drafted a letter, warning that Trump's "divisiveness, recklessness, incompetence and record-breaking unpopularity risk turning this election into a Democratic landslide."… Continue reading
Aug 11 Where do the presidential candidates stand on health care? By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Associated Press is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one looks at health care. Continue reading
Aug 11 Clinton knocks 'outlandish Trumpian ideas' in policy speech By Catherine Lucey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press DETROIT — Hillary Clinton is set to go after Donald Trump's economic agenda, aiming to portray her rival's approach as offering handouts for the rich that could imperil the economy. You can watch her speech live at 1:15 p.m. EDT. Continue reading
Aug 11 Experts say white supremacists see Trump as 'last stand' By Paul Holston, Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his campaign are expressing ideas similar to those espoused by white supremacists, legal, media and civil rights experts say. Continue reading
Aug 11 Trump refuses to back away from false claim Obama founded ISIS By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Donald Trump is now accusing President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 53:45 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 10, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake reacts to a scathing review of her city’s police force. Also: Two views on what makes a person fit for the presidency, creating a place in the world for people with autism,… Continue watching