Politics

What political experts and historians think of Clinton's unprecedented win

By PBS News Hour

Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential…

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After historic victory, Clinton on 'great threat' of Trump

By PBS News Hour

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Clinton: My campaign will start reaching out to Sanders supporters

By Daniel Bush

“Everyone is focused on bringing the party together,” Clinton said in an interview with PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff, one day after officially clinching the Democratic nomination.

#GirlIGuessImWithHer: Disappointed voters show reluctant support for Clinton

By Kenya Downs

One Twitter, would-be voters are showing reluctant support for Hillary Clinton using #GirlIGuessImWithHer.

Twitter chat: What's the status of transgender rights in the U.S.?

By Corinne Segal

In our next #NewsHourChats, we'll discuss the state of rights for the transgender community in the U.S. Join us on Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT.

How Clinton learned from the missteps of her failed 2008 run

By Lisa Lerer and Julie Pace, Associated Press

In many ways, Clinton’s 2016 success was a redemption story, the tale of how a flawed candidate overcame some of her failings.

Ryan cracks down on floor votes after LGBT rights debate scuttled energy bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The move means Ryan is reneging on a promise to protect the rights of lawmakers to take on a wide range of issue when the House debates annual spending bills.

The Trump-Clinton matchup begins

By Lisa Desjardins, Daniel Bush

The 2016 primary season spanned 14 long months and more than 5,000 miles, with rallies from Puerto Rico to California. But last night the two presumptive nominees stood just 40 miles apart: Trump at his golf course in suburban Westchester…

Clinton wins the Democratic presidential primary in California

By Associated Press

Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic presidential primary in California, delivering a devastating blow to rival Bernie Sanders.

Trump to worried GOP leaders: 'I will never, ever let you down'

By Jonathan Lemire and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press

Donald Trump labored to convince fellow Republicans that he can broaden his appeal and move beyond controversy, tamping down his divisive remarks in a noticeably muted speech after his final presidential primary wins.