Aug 04 The election could determine the Supreme Court's transgender bathroom case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court's order blocking a transgender male from using the boys' restroom at his Virginia school underscores how the presidential election results will shape the high court. Continue reading
Aug 04 Pence makes sales pitch for Trump to conservative skeptics By Associated Press The early days of the general election campaign have been a contortionist act for Mike Pence, who has remained loyal to Trump while trying to maintain his reputation as a principled, down-to-earth Midwesterner with the primary mission of acting as… Continue reading
Aug 04 Paul Ryan supports Trump, despite GOP presidential nominee's snub By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan brushed off Trump's non-endorsement, adding: "The only endorsements I want are those of my own employers here in the First Congressional District, and that's really what my focus is."… Continue reading
Aug 04 Tension builds between Republican Party leadership and Trump By Jonathan Lemire, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Trump's operation has been beset by internal discord, including growing concern about general election preparedness and a lack of support from Republican leaders, according to two people familiar with the organization's inner workings. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 53:47 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 3, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, more prominent Republicans disavow Donald Trump, but his campaign pushes back. Also, a primary loss for the House GOP, a Trump “intervention,” the WikiLeaks founder promises new releases, classified briefings for presidential candidates, recent voter-ID court… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 8:24 What would it take for Donald Trump to reset his campaign? By PBS News Hour In the midst of recent blunders and increased Republican disillusionment, supporters and detractors alike are urging Donald Trump to adjust his campaign’s approach. Gwen Ifill speaks with WTMJ radio host Charlie Sykes and Matthew Dowd of ABC News about recent… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 6:04 What do recent court decisions on identification requirements mean for voters? By PBS News Hour Voting rights supporters in North Carolina, North Dakota and Texas have triumphed this summer over what they consider discriminatory voter-identification laws. Since 2008, ten state legislatures have tightened such requirements or otherwise restricted how votes may be cast. William Brangham… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: Kansas incumbent loses House GOP primary; Obama pardons 214 By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) lost the GOP primary on Tuesday. During his three terms, he repeatedly conflicted with party leaders, a pattern that cost him his seat on the House Agricultural Committee. Also, President Obama… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 4:34 As GOP criticism mounts, Trump campaign goes on the defensive By PBS News Hour Facing continued dissatisfaction within the GOP, Donald Trump and campaign manager Paul Manafort made public assurances on Wednesday, with Manafort asserting that the campaign is “moving forward in a positive way.” Meanwhile, Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman became the highest-profile… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 4:45 Nominations bestowed, presidential candidates to receive classified briefings By PBS News Hour Now that they are officially nominated by their respective parties, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and their VP picks are eligible to receive classified intelligence briefings. So how and where do those take place? Gwen Ifill speaks with Chief Foreign Affairs… Continue watching