President Trump is appealing to black voters ahead of November’s general election, touting his economic record and arguing Democrats haven’t delivered for African American communities. But some of his methods, and those of his supporters, have drawn scrutiny. Judy Woodruff…
Confusion has reigned over the results of Monday’s Democratic caucuses in Iowa. The candidates, meanwhile, are trying to find solid ground in the next primary contest, in New Hampshire. William Brangham reports and talks to The Washington Post’s Robert Costa…
Dec 19

By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press
“Jeff will be joining the Republican Party," Trump announced during an Oval Office event with Van Drew, who broke the news to his staff over the weekend, prompting widespread resignations.
Oct 18

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich served in public office for over three decades. But in his new book, “It’s Up to Us,” he calls on the American people to pay less attention to the president and political drama in Washington…
Aug 06

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press
The law signed last week by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom requires candidates for president and governor to release five years of tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, but the requirement does not extend to the general election.
Aug 02

By Yamiche Alcindor
President Trump prompted more controversy this week by insulting a lawmaker of color, Rep. Elijah Cummings, and his Maryland district. Trump called Baltimore “filthy” and “infested,” terms he has used before to refer to urban areas with majority black populations.
Jul 22

By Judy Woodruff
Longtime columnist George Will recently left the Republican Party in protest of what he sees as its shifting values. At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Will spoke with Judy Woodruff about his new book, “The Conservative Sensibility,” his perspective on how…
Feb 04

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Worried about a potential Republican primary challenge, President Donald Trump's campaign has launched a state-by-state effort to prevent an intraparty fight that could spill over into the general-election campaign.
Tuesday's midterm elections could shift control of Congress, while rendering a judgment on the Trump presidency, and Democrats and Republicans are campaigning down to the wire. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to round up what both parties…
President Trump is ramping up efforts to turn out his base for the midterm elections. That’s meant rallies in deep red districts as opposed to winning over suburban moderates. Will the strategy work? NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from…
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