Aug 06 Fact checking the GOP candidates' statements in debate By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Republicans seeking their party's 2016 presidential nomination have the challenging task of trying to stand out among the 17 candidates in the race, and Thursday's televised debate was the first opportunity for the party to start whittling down… Continue reading
Aug 06 Key takeaways from the GOP's second-stage White House debate By Jill Colvin and Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press CLEVELAND -- Before the first Republican debate of the 2016 campaign for president, there was the undercard: a match-up of seven GOP candidates who didn't have the poll numbers to make the main event. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 11:10 50 years on, does the Voting Rights Act offer adequate protection? By PBS News Hour Fifty years ago, the Voting Rights Act outlawed discriminatory practices used to stop Americans from casting a ballot. President Obama marked the occasion with civil rights leaders, cautioning that those rights are still at risk. Gwen Ifill talks to Imani… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 4:44 GOP candidates prepare to stand out in crowded debate By PBS News Hour The 17 Republican presidential candidates will square off tonight in two rounds of debate in Cleveland. With so many candidates, not to mention leading candidate and wildcard Donald Trump, curiosity about the debate is high. To discuss what we can… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 8:56 News Wrap: Pennsylvania AG charged for grand jury leak By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane was charged with obstruction of justice and perjury, connected to the leaking of grand jury information to damage opponents. Also, a massive California wildfire known as the Rocky Fire is… Continue watching
Aug 06 Remembering the Voting Rights Act of 1965 By Katelyn Polantz, Colleen Shalby Since 1965, the Voting Rights Act has been one of the most prominent pieces of civil rights legislation. Its aim: to ensure that people in areas with a history of racial discrimination receive fair treatment when they vote. The Supreme… Continue reading
Aug 06 Debate over voter ID laws marks 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act By Kristen Doerer On Tuesday, August 5, the day before the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a U.S. appeals court struck down a Texas voter ID law, finding it discriminatory and in direct violation of the landmark civil rights legislation. Continue reading
Aug 06 McConnell criticizes Obama for attacking opponents of Iran nuclear deal By Alan Fram, Associated Press President Barack Obama is treating his drive to win congressional support for his nuclear deal with Iran like a political campaign, making attacks on opponents that need to stop, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 06 Democrats announce 6 debates; Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff to moderate final By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Democrats will hold six presidential debates starting Oct. 13 in Nevada. The final debate will be moderated by PBS NewsHour's Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff. Continue reading
Aug 06 5 things to watch for in first GOP presidential debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press CLEVELAND -- Ten Republican presidential hopefuls face off in the first prime-time debate of the 2016 campaign Thursday night in a clash that marks a big step forward in their quest for the nomination. Continue reading