Aug 17 Politics This Morning: What to expect from the DNC By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in an unprecedented and largely virtual format. Join the PBS NewsHour’s Daniel Bush and Lisa Desjardins for a preview of what to expect from the week and what to watch on the first… Continue reading
Aug 14 WATCH: Biden, Harris sign documents ahead of Democratic National Convention By Associated Press The Democratic National Convention formally begins Monday, but there will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons. Continue reading
Aug 14 What to expect from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions By Candice Norwood The 2020 presidential election was already set to be a contentious contest, but the pandemic, economic crisis and protests against racial inequality have heightened tensions and raised the stakes. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 7:38 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden in the spotlight, pandemic aid politics NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from former Vice President Joe Biden as he emerges into the convention spotlight, the potential for… Continue watching
Aug 10 Ask us your questions about the pandemic and the 2020 elections By PBS NewsHour Do you have a question about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect your vote and the 2020 campaign? Now's your chance to ask the experts and our reporters. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 6:23 As convention approaches, who will join Biden on Democratic ticket? By Lisa Desjardins As the coronavirus continues to rage, logistical questions remain about August’s scaled-back and mostly virtual Democratic National Convention. But the biggest unknown is who will share the stage with former Vice President Joe Biden when he accepts his party’s 2020… Continue watching
Jul 28 Police agencies pulling out of Democratic National Convention over tear gas ban By Associated Press Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales tells WTMJ-TV that the police agencies are concerned with a new order barring the police use of tear gas and pepper spray at demonstrations. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 5:11 News Wrap: Ginsburg says she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer recurrence In our news wrap Friday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg announced she has a recurrence of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. In a court statement, the 87-year-old justice said the treatment has already reduced lesions on her liver… Continue watching
Apr 02 Democrats to postpone convention until August By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold it in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 5:52 What Milwaukee means for Democrats in 2020 presidential race By PBS NewsHour Wisconsin was one of several battleground states in 2016 that helped Donald Trump capture the White House. Next July, the city of Milwaukee will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention to select the party's next presidential candidate. Hari Sreenivasan sat… Continue watching