Jan 12 Watch News Wrap: Biden weighs in on Democratic race By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden weighed in Monday on the Democratic contest for the White House, saying Sen. Bernie Sanders has more credibility on the issue of income inequality. Also, Iran picked up two small U.S. Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch 13:03 What to expect from Obama's final State of the Union address By PBS News Hour President Obama will offer his final State of the Union address, setting the tone for his last year in office. What kind of meaningful action could the outgoing leader get done with his time left? Political director Lisa Desjardins takes… Continue watching
Jan 12 This lawmaker really wants to be seen shaking the president's hand By Quinn Bowman The State of the Union speech is defined by repetition: for more than a century, a president has entered the same House chamber every year to speak before members of Congress, media and the American people. Another, lesser-known tradition is… Continue reading
Jan 12 Underdog candidates keep powering along the campaign trail By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press PARKERSBURG, Iowa — Running as an underdog presidential candidate isn't always glamorous. But for the longshots sprinting across Iowa and New Hampshire before the Feb. 1 caucuses, one thing keeps them fired up: the prospect of a political upset. Continue reading
Jan 12 Obama reaches for upbeat outlook in final State of the Union By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will deliver a final State of the Union address Tuesday brimming with optimism — far more than most Americans possess. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 54:26 PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 11, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, with weeks to go until the Iowa Caucuses, the race between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders tightens. Also: A campaign to bridge the partisan divide, the legacy of David Bowie, the Supreme Court considers… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 8:47 As Sanders closes in on Clinton in Iowa, tougher attacks By PBS News Hour Presidential candidates are sharpening their attacks in the weeks before the Iowa contests. Judy Woodruff talks to Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about ramped up rhetoric on the campaign trail as Sen. Bernie… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 5:48 Can setting bipartisan goals disrupt political dysfunction? By PBS News Hour As the presidential campaigns compete hard to win over voters, the bipartisan group No Labels is trying to bring the parties together, rallying candidates around a policy agenda pledge focused on jobs, Social Security and Medicare, balancing the federal budget… Continue watching
Jan 11 Who delivered the longest State of the Union and other trivia By Rachel Wellford At the heels of President Obama's final State of the Union address, here's a look at the history of the State of the Union along with its various traditions and rituals. Continue reading
Jan 11 4-year-old boy will be Ryan's guest at State of the Union By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- A 4-year-old Wisconsin boy will be one of House Speaker Paul Ryan's guests for President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address. Continue reading