Feb 22 WATCH: Donald Trump says Democrats will take away tax cuts, Second Amendment rights if they win midterm elections By Jill Colvin, Ken Thomas, Associated Press Turning to this year's elections, Trump told conservative activists at CPAC that Republicans must not be complacent in the fall midterms, warning of terrible consequences if Democrats take control of Congress. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 13:06 Shields and Brooks on tea party lessons for Democrats, remaking GOP in Trump’s image By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the grassroots fervor meeting Republican members of Congress in their home districts, the challenge of a clear message for Democrats,… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 8:37 What Trump targeting the media means for press access By PBS News Hour President Trump touted his agenda at the annual CPAC, trumpeting his theme of "America first." He also lambasted the "fake media” after CNN reported that the White House asked the FBI to refute claims of connection between Trump associates and… Continue watching
Feb 24 WATCH: President Trump speaks to conservatives at CPAC By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press It was a triumphal return to CPAC for President Trump, who was warmly welcomed by a crowd that loves pushback against the mainstream media. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 7:10 How Steve Bannon helped bring a nationalist, populist agenda to the White House By PBS News Hour Top White House advisers presented a picture of party unity during the annual CPAC summit. White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus dismissed notions of clashing ideologies within the Oval Office. Judy Woodruff speaks with… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch At annual CPAC, new energy reflects new Trump administration By PBS News Hour President Trump’s top advisers took the stage at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, where thousands have gathered to chart the future under a Republican White House. But while the Trump team seems to have taken over the conference schedule,… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Trump says he wants to boost U.S. nuclear arsenal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump said in an interview with Reuters that he wants to make sure America's nuclear arsenal is "at the top of the pack." He also denounced Russia's launch of a ground-based cruise missile as… Continue watching
Feb 23 WATCH: At CPAC, Vice President Pence says the ‘Obamacare nightmare is about to end’ By Associated Press Pence is scheduled to begin his remarks at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading
Feb 23 A day at CPAC, where fringe meets the establishment GOP By Elizabeth Flock A month after President Trump took office, many speakers were there to argue that while he'd been a flawed candidate, it was time to unify behind him. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 1:25 Facing mounting GOP opposition, Trump withdraws from CPAC By PBS News Hour Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has canceled his scheduled appearance at the ongoing Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., following concerted efforts by establishment GOP figures to rally the electorate against him. But even when he’s absent, Trump is still… Continue watching