Aug 12 Watch 7:01 Why the president of a group opposing the Iran agreement decided to call it quits By PBS News Hour Gary Samore helped establish the advocacy group United Against a Nuclear Iran in 2008, before serious negotiations began over the nation's nuclear program. When the nuclear deal was signed last month, the group offered a near-unanimous opposition to the pact. Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 6:03 How Clinton’s emails can be made classified after the fact By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton turned over her personal email server to the Justice Department Tuesday, following new details that some of the emails contained classified information. Gwen Ifill learns more from Anita Kumar of McClatchy Newspapers. Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 3:08 Sanders scores first lead over Clinton in New Hampshire By PBS News Hour How's the 2016 horse race shaping up? Sen. Bernie Sanders has taken the lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, though he still trails by wide margins in national polls. Donald Trump heads up the Republicans in both that state… Continue watching
Aug 12 Former President Jimmy Carter says recent liver surgery revealed cancer By News Desk Former President Jimmy Carter announced today that a liver surgery revealed the presence of cancer. Continue reading
Aug 12 Clinton giving up server amid concerns about classified data By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign casts her decision to turn over her personal email server to the Justice Department as cooperating with investigators. Her Republican critics suggest that the move and new revelations about classified information points to… Continue reading
Aug 11 Lone Democratic senator to oppose Iran nuclear deal says sanctions will be effective By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The lone Democratic senator to publicly oppose President Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran said Tuesday that even if the U.S. backs away and other countries lift their sanctions, Iran still will feel meaningful pressure from the U.S. penalties. Continue reading
Aug 11 Perry stops paying 2016 campaign staff in South Carolina By Will Weissert, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has stopped paying his 2016 presidential campaign's staff in the key early primary state of South Carolina, amid flagging poling numbers and sluggish fundraising. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch Why Clinton is saving her attacks for Republicans, not Sanders By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton seized on remarks by Donald Trump and other Republicans to criticize their stances on women’s issues while campaigning in New Hampshire. Gwen Ifill talks to Susan Page of USA Today and Tamara Keith of NPR to discuss Trump’s… Continue watching
Aug 10 Pope Francis expected to challenge lawmakers in U.S. trip By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A political pope is sure to seize his opportunity when he addresses a political body. So both Democrats and Republicans are looking forward to Pope Francis' remarks to Congress next month — and bracing for them, too. Continue reading
Aug 10 Donald Trump’s policy approach a mystery amid lack of detail By Jill Colvin, Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — Donald Trump's position on health care? Repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act "with something terrific."… Continue reading