Jun 08 Watch 8:27 What political experts and historians think of Clinton's unprecedented win By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 8:15 After historic victory, Clinton on 'great threat' of Trump By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 08 How Clinton learned from the missteps of her failed 2008 run By Lisa Lerer and Julie Pace, Associated Press In many ways, Clinton’s 2016 success was a redemption story, the tale of how a flawed candidate overcame some of her failings. Continue reading
Jun 08 Modi says India, U.S. have overcome 'the hesitations of history' By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint meeting of Congress today after years of being shunned in Washington over religious violence in his home state. Continue reading
Jun 08 Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary By Kathleen Hennessey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press NEW YORK — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: Turkish car bomb kills 11; Obama welcomes Modi By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, a car bomb killed 11 and wounded 36 in Istanbul; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed not to be intimidated by terrorism despite the city’s fourth such attack this year. Also, the leaders of the… Continue watching
Jun 07 Lots of absences, disparities with school discipline, report finds By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON — It's a challenge to teach children who aren't in class — and new government numbers show about 6.5 million students were absent for at least three weeks of the school year. Continue reading
Jun 06 After watching on the sidelines, Obama preparing to endorse Clinton By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press White House officials say the announcement could come within days, although not before Democrats in New Jersey, California and four other states vote Tuesday in contests expected to solidify Clinton's claim. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 6:24 News Wrap: Obama cracks down on predatory payday loans By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the Obama administration called for strict regulations on short-term, high-interest payday loans used by an estimated 12 million Americans each year. Also, Donald Trump picked up a major endorsement from House Speaker Paul Ryan after… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 3:49 Obama to gun owners — I'm not looking to disarm you By PBS News Hour Wednesday night, the NewsHour hosted President Obama for a wide-ranging interview with Gwen Ifill, followed by a town hall meeting in Elkhart, Indiana. After the broadcast, Obama answered a few bonus questions for the audience, including one query regarding the… Continue watching