Sep 08 Watch 8:22 Trump's 'rollercoaster' of a career marked by self-interest By PBS News Hour Donald Trump has tried to sell himself as a successful businessman who can boost American prosperity. But specifics about his dealings and debt may tell a different story. William Brangham learns more from Marc Fisher of The Washington Post and… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:04 After foreign policy forum, Clinton rebukes Trump for Putin comments By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton condemned Donald Trump’s comments on foreign policy a day after Wednesday night’s “Commander-in-Chief” forum hosted by NBC News. During the forum, Clinton was repeatedly asked about her classified emails and Trump got a question on his views regarding… Continue watching
Sep 08 In 2016, what stands between people and their right to vote? By Laura Santhanam Two decades ago, Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act to remove barriers to becoming a voter. Are states doing a better job today registering minority and low-income voters? The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights tackles that question in a… Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 5:06 News Wrap: Obama says he'll do everything possible to get TPP passed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, as President Obama made his trip home from the Asean summit, he promised to do everything possible to get the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact through congress before he leaves office. Also, Taliban fighters pushed deep… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 3:18 Donald Trump won't release his tax returns. This is what they could reveal. By PBS News Hour Donald Trump stands alone as a presidential candidate who refuses to release his tax returns. The GOP nominee says he is waiting until the Internal Revenue Service finishes its audit, a process that could last as long as seven years. Continue watching
Sep 08 Could a Hillary Clinton presidency spark a preschool revolution? By Lillian Mongeau, The Hechinger Report An election of Hillary Clinton could mark the first time a U.S. president's signature issue is early childhood education. Continue reading
Sep 08 Gary Johnson takes heat for 'What is Aleppo?' blunder By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press If it was greater attention Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson wanted, he got it — but probably not the kind he wanted. Continue reading
Sep 08 Young voters from newer immigrant families lean more liberal, poll shows By Kathleen Ronayne and Emily Swanson, Associated Press Young Hispanic and Asian-Americans who are immigrants or have an immigrant parent are more likely to be liberal in their views on politics and immigration, a new GenForward poll shows. Continue reading
Sep 08 Appeals court sympathetic to challenge over voter rules By Sam Hananel, Associated Press A federal appeals court on Thursday seemed likely to side with voting rights groups seeking to block Kansas, Georgia and Alabama from requiring residents to prove they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote using a national form. Continue reading
Sep 08 AP fact check: Multiple missteps mark NBC forum with Trump, Clinton By Associated Press A look at some missteps in the presidential candidates' back-to-back appearances Wednesday night. Continue reading