Aug 15 How much influence do Puerto Rican voters hold in 2016? By Dake Kang, Associated Press The impact of Puerto Rican migrants on the election hinges on how successful voting advocates are in getting them to the polls, with many focused more on finding jobs, homes and schools. Continue reading
Aug 14 New Clinton effort aims to tap the power of 'Dreamers' By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's campaign is launching a new effort to tap into the political power of young, undocumented immigrants, hoping to capitalize on Donald Trump's promises to make deporting them a top priority of his presidency. Continue reading
Aug 14 Federal state of emergency ends in Flint as researchers say water crisis in recovery By Michael D. Regan A federal state of emergency issued this year after residents of Flint, Michigan, were exposed to lead contamination in their water supply ended on Sunday. Continue reading
Aug 14 Puerto Ricans flocking to mainland could sway swing states By Dake Kang, Associated Press With Puerto Rico's economy in shambles, many are fleeing to the U.S. mainland, potentially shifting demographic norms in some of the most closely contested states. Continue reading
Aug 14 Former refugees look to Election Day with a sense of duty By Ezra Kaplan, Associated Press Thousands of former refugees and asylum-seekers will be voting in a U.S. election for the first time this November. Continue reading
Aug 13 Pelosi warns colleagues of harassing calls and messages By Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is advising fellow Democrats not to let family members answer their cellphones or read incoming text messages. Continue reading
Aug 13 What Trump and Clinton didn't say in their economic speeches By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton spelled out their economic visions in high-profile speeches in Michigan this week. Continue reading
Aug 13 Frustration abundant, GOP could be near breaking point with Trump By Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin and Josh Lederman, Associated Press Republicans who have devoted their professional lives to electing GOP candidates say they believe the White House already may be lost. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 13:20 Brooks and Dionne on the GOP's dilemma and the role of 'common decency' in the campaign By PBS News Hour Donald Trump made more controversial statements this week and remains behind in polls. But it was not a great week for Hillary Clinton, either: more emails were leaked that could prove damaging. Judy Woodruff speaks with David Brooks of The… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 5:19 Despite poll deficits in key states, Trump expresses optimism By PBS News Hour Another bad week for Donald Trump concluded with the GOP nominee down by double digits in key states. He received support from RNC chairman Reince Priebus Friday at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, but top Republicans continued to express concern… Continue watching