Feb 09 5 things to know about the New Hampshire primary By Daniel Bush MANCHESTER, N.H. -- As voting starts this morning in the first-in-the-nation primary, Donald Trump appears poised to win the Republican contest, while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders started the day with a commanding lead over Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side. Continue reading
Feb 09 Obama sends Congress record $4.1 trillion 2017 spending plan By Andrew Taylor and Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is unveiling his eighth and final budget, a $4 trillion-plus proposal that's freighted with liberal policy initiatives and new and familiar tax hikes — all sent to a dismissive Republican-controlled Congress that simply wants to… Continue reading
Feb 09 Sanders, Kasich win 1st votes in tiny New Hampshire community By Associated Press DIXVILLE, N.H. — Bernie Sanders and John Kasich picked up the most votes as the first ballots of the first-in-the-nation primary were cast early Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 4:22 Candidates offer final pitches before New Hampshire polls open By PBS News Hour With less than 24 hours before polling starts in New Hampshire, presidential candidates made one final push for support around the state. Jeb Bush and Gov. Chris Christie criticized Sen. Marco Rubio for his debate performance and lack of experience,… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 6:03 N.H. Democrats divided on different visions for helping middle class By PBS News Hour New Hampshire Democrats, weighing votes for either Hillary Clinton or Sen. Bernie Sanders, say that economic issues and the strength of the middle class are their biggest concerns. Both candidates have offered ideas about boosting jobs, reducing college costs and… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 9:05 How the Sanders and Kasich campaigns see the fight for N.H. By PBS News Hour The 2016 campaigns have poured money and time into the race in New Hampshire, and now the time has come for voters to pick their favorites. Judy Woodruff talks strategy and the competition with Tad Devine, senior advisor to Bernie… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 7:37 Clinton camp wrestles with gender and generational divides By PBS News Hour On the night before the New Hampshire primary, Gwen Ifill joins Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR to discuss the collision of gender politics and generational politics in Hillary Clinton’s campaign, the influence of… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 53:20 PBS NewsHour full episode Feb. 8, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, presidential candidates make one last push for support in New Hampshire on the eve of the nation’s first primary. Also: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton fight for middle class voters, a look inside the presidential… Continue watching
Feb 08 Why is Milwaukee so bad for black people? By Kenya Downs Milwaukee is one of the most segregated cities in the country, and statistically one of the worst for African-Americans. We explore key factors in the city's racial divide ahead of Thursday's Democratic debate. Continue reading
Feb 08 Michael Bloomberg confirms he might run for president By Associated Press Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he is considering mounting an independent campaign for president. Bloomberg told The Financial Times on Monday that he was "looking at all the options" when it comes to a bid. The billionaire… Continue reading