Aug 09 AP fact check: Trump wrongly says nation is short of coal By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The Republican nominee incorrectly blamed the coal industry's woes solely on new federal regulations, leaving out the effects of cheap natural gas. Continue reading
Aug 09 Trump comment that gun rights supporters can do something to stop Clinton draws criticism By Associated Press Donald Trump's campaign is saying the Republican nominee was touting the "amazing spirit" of Second Amendment supporters when he suggested they "could do" something to prevent Hillary Clinton as president from overturning the right to bear arms. Continue reading
Aug 09 Clinton pushes campaign ads during Olympics. Trump hasn't aired one yet By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press It's a striking change from four years ago, when then-cash-strapped Mitt Romney and his allies scrounged up the estimated $18 million needed to match what President Barack Obama was spending to advertise during the three weeks of the London Games,… Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 53:22 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 8, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump begins to reveal his economic plan, and former CIA official Evan McMullin announces an independent presidential bid. Also, we analyze Trump's attempt to reset his campaign, an Olympics update from Rio, the health care… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 3:04 Trump proposes 3-tier income tax structure, regulation freeze By PBS News Hour Donald Trump laid out his economic plan today in Detroit, proposing an across-the-board income tax reduction as well as a freeze on agency regulations. Trump also attacked Hillary Clinton’s policy approach, arguing it “punishes" workers and business owners in the… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 8:19 In a fluctuating race, will Donald Trump's reset succeed? By PBS News Hour In light of his dip in the polls last week, Donald Trump attempted to reset his campaign on Monday by talking about economic policy. Meanwhile, both candidates have taken to questioning each other’s mental health, and a new competitor is… Continue watching
Aug 08 Could Evan McMullin's third-party bid hurt Trump? By Daniel Bush Evan McMullin, a former House Republican staffer and CIA officer, launched an independent presidential bid on Monday, potentially giving frustrated conservative voters in some states an alternative to Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 08 Will Trump energize the Latino vote? By Sergio Bustos and Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Many Hispanic families have an immense personal stake in what happens on Election Day, but despite large numbers, Hispanics often can't vote, aren't registered to vote, or simply choose to sit out. Continue reading
Aug 08 Trump vows tax cuts to 'jumpstart' U.S. in revamped economic plan By Jill Colvin and Josh Lederman, Associated Press Donald Trump unleashed a blistering attack Monday on Hillary Clinton's approach to the economy while promising he would provide deep tax cuts and jolt middle class workers back to prosperity. Continue reading
Aug 08 Jeb Bush's son breaks with family, backs Donald Trump By Associated Press George P. Bush, the Texas land commissioner and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, is seen on a video posted online encouraging Republicans to unite behind the Republican nominee. Continue reading