Aug 22 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: Hurricane Lane threatens Hawaii In our news wrap Wednesday, the Democratic National Committee says it has uncovered a new attempt to hack its voter database ahead of the midterm elections. House Speaker Paul Ryan stripped Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter of his committee posts after… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 4:14 Playing offense and defense in the face of cybersecurity threats In the past 48 hours, findings have been released regarding attempts by hackers to influence the midterm elections. Now, the Democratic National Committee has reportedly asked the FBI to investigate an attempt to infiltrate its voter database. Nick Schifrin joins… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 4:18 Microsoft sounds alarm on Russian hacking attempts Russia’s hacking of the 2016 elections came as a surprise to many, including the tech industry itself, which was lacking in its initial response. But with the midterms less than three months away, tech giants are increasingly sounding the alarm… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:34 News Wrap: Microsoft reveals latest Russian hacking attempt In our news wrap Tuesday, Microsoft said it had foiled the latest attempt by Russian hackers ahead of November’s midterm election. The tech giant announced that it had removed fake versions of the websites of the U.S. Senate and two… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 7:35 Amy Walter and Eliana Johnson on Trump’s midterm influence, Kavanaugh’s confirmation campaign Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report and Eliana Johnson from Politico join Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s impact on Republican midterm campaigns and how Democrats are responding, plus conservatives outspending liberals in promoting the confirmation of Supreme Court… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 9:37 Tuesday’s winning Democratic pioneers broke ground and talked policy It was a night of political firsts for Democrats. Christine Hallquist is the first openly transgender person to win a major party's nomination for governor. Jahana Hayes could become the first black woman in Congress from New England. And Ilhan… Continue watching
Aug 15 A handful of firsts, an upset and a surprise concession in Tuesday’s primaries By Matt Loffman Democrats nominated several potentially history-making candidates Tuesday, including the first transgender candidate for governor. For Republicans, the night ended with a surprise concession, while another ex-governor’s comeback bid ended in defeat. Continue reading
Aug 14 In upset, Bob Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor By Susan Haigh, Associated Press Bob Stefanowski, a former GE executive who pitched himself to voters as "Bob the Rebuilder," won Tuesday's Republican primary for Connecticut governor in an upset and will face a fellow wealthy businessman, Democrat Ned Lamont, in November. Continue reading
Aug 14 Vermont nominates Christine Hallquist, first transgender candidate for governor By Wilson Ring, Associated Press A former Vermont utility executive on Tuesday became the first transgender candidate to be nominated for governor, and she'll face the Republican incumbent, who survived a bitter backlash from his base over gun restrictions he supported. Continue reading
Aug 14 Scott Walker is Wisconsin’s GOP choice as Midwest tests Trump appeal By Steve Peoples, Scott Bauer, Associated Press In the Midwest, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a one-time Trump skeptic, won the right to seek a third term… Continue reading