Jul 06 In overture to Sanders, Clinton unveils college costs plan By Julie Pace, Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — In a gesture to her former Democratic primary rival Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton is announcing new steps aimed at tackling the rising cost of college tuition and the burden of student loan debt, including a three-month… Continue reading
Jun 27 Days before deadline, Senate to consider Puerto Rico rescue package By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is warning of widespread consequences, from layoffs of police officers to a hospital closure, if the Senate fails to act before Friday on a rescue package for debt-stricken Puerto Rico. Continue reading
Jun 24 Sanders: I'll vote for Clinton By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday morning that he'll vote for Hillary Clinton, but did not issue an official endorsement. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 10:12 Trump vows to overcome $40 million fundraising gap with Clinton by matching contributions By PBS News Hour The summer presidential campaign kicked off with a striking fundraising gap between the two presumptive nominees -- not only does Hillary Clinton lead Donald Trump in national polls, but she has raised over $40 million more. For a closer look… Continue watching
Jun 18 Activists look to build on momentum of Sanders campaign By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Whatever happens with Bernie Sanders and the race for president, his supporters say one thing is certain: Their movement will continue. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 12:41 Shields and Brooks on gun violence and how leaders responded to Orlando shooting By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including reactions to Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, whether President Obama should use the term “radical Islam,” the possibility of… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 6:27 New book, 'Listen Liberal,' looks at Democratic party schism By PBS News Hour The raucous primary season brought simmering tensions and disaffection within the GOP to a boiling point. But equally severe divisions also surfaced in the Democratic party, centered around Sen. Bernie Sanders’ upstart populist campaign. Historian Thomas Frank explores the causes… Continue watching
Jun 13 Sanders plans private meeting with Clinton on final primary night By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Bernie Sanders is expected to spend his final primary night meeting with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton — not before thousands of cheering supporters — as his campaign seeks to influence Clinton's agenda against Republican Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 12 Sanders, Clinton set to talk Tuesday By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press Bernie Sanders says he and Hillary Clinton are set to talk Tuesday evening after the final Democratic presidency primary… Continue reading
Jun 11 In Sanders' hometown, people proud of his mark on campaign By Wilson Ring, Associated Press People in this lakeside city that Bernie Sanders helped transform as mayor before embarking on a career in Congress are proud of the mark he's left in the 2016 presidential race even as they recognize that his White House bid… Continue reading