Aug 05 Watch 2:53 Calling Trump 'dangerous,' former CIA director endorses Clinton By PBS News Hour In the past week, Hillary Clinton has surged to a lead in national polls. But on Friday, while speaking to a group of black and Hispanic journalists, she acknowledged that many Americans still do not trust her. Meanwhile, former CIA… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 3:22 On classified emails, Clinton still asserts innocence -- but her language has varied By PBS News Hour In the latest in our series that looks at the presidential candidates behind the headlines, Lisa Desjardins analyzes Hillary Clinton’s varied statements on James Comey and her private email server. The candidate has previously denied any material was classified, and,… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 11:14 Comparing the presidential candidates' approaches to the economy By PBS News Hour July saw 255,000 jobs created and unemployment flat at 4.9%. How would the candidates boost the economy? Clinton seeks major infrastructure projects and a higher minimum wage, while Trump wants business tax cuts to encourage companies to invest in employees. Continue watching
Aug 05 What you need to know about changing voting laws this election By Amanda Gomez, Michelle Harven A guide to why you should check your state’s voting laws before November. Continue reading
Aug 05 AP fact check: Clinton's new email clarifications fall short By Stephen Braun, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton asserted Friday that FBI Director James Comey said she was truthful in her statements to investigators about her private server and use of private emails — and that those statements were consistent with what she has… Continue reading
Aug 05 Most young whites think Clinton knowingly broke law, poll finds By Emily Swanson, Associated Press Young Americans are divided over Hillary Clinton's handling of her email account while she was secretary of state, with most young whites saying she intentionally broke the law and young people of color more likely to give Clinton the benefit… Continue reading
Aug 05 Donald Trump announces economic advisory team By Jill Colvin, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump has announced his team of economic advisers, a group that includes many of the people already helping his campaign. Continue reading
Aug 05 Most young Americans say neither party represents them, poll finds By Laurie Kellman and Emily Swanson, Associated Press The results of the survey reflect something of an identity crisis for both parties heading into the future, driven in part by deep antipathy toward the presidential candidates they nominated. Continue reading
Aug 05 Trump admits he was wrong. There's no Iran cash video By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump is making a rare admission he was wrong — in claiming he saw a video of a U.S. cash payment going to Iran. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 3:40 Trump visits Democratic stronghold while trailing in battleground polls By PBS News Hour Donald Trump took his campaign to an unlikely location today: Maine. The historically dark blue state is not a battleground. Of the twelve states that appear to be up for grabs, Trump is polling far behind in Michigan, Pennsylvania and… Continue watching