Jan 09 Watch 7:15 How Democrats are preparing to challenge Trump nominees By PBS News Hour What should Americans expect from this week of Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings? Judy Woodruff speaks with Susan Page of USA Today and NPR’s Tamara Keith about the forthcoming “information overload,” Democrats’ lack of leverage in opposing nominees, Meryl Streep’s political… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Obama orders review of campaign cyberattacks By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Obama has ordered a full review of cyberattacks during the presidential campaign, according to the White House. A number of Democrats have complained that Russian hacking was intended to assist the now president-elect. Also,… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 12:56 Shields and Brooks on Mattis, the Carrier deal and Pelosi's re-election By PBS News Hour A clearer picture of President-elect Donald Trump's administration took shape this week, and syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss. Topics include their reactions to Mr. Trump's highest-profile nomination yet, whether… Continue watching
Nov 27 Pelosi challenger says House Democrats need new message By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Ohio congressman challenging House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says his colleagues understand that regaining the majority requires a "new message and a new messenger" able to reach out to voters who abandoned the party in this month's… Continue reading
Nov 23 Vilsack says Democrats need better message for rural America By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack has for years told anyone who will pay attention that Democrats need a better message for rural America. Continue reading
Nov 11 Several Democrats facing 2018 re-election are from states Trump carried By Alan Fram, Associated Press A long list of Senate Democrats who face re-election in 2018 are from states Donald Trump won or nearly won on Election Day. That could mean a politically excruciating next two years for many of them, and for party leaders… Continue reading
Nov 04 Democratic party accuses Republicans of voter intimidation in federal court By Josh Cornfield, Associated Press A legal challenge in New Jersey is one of several around the country filed by Democrats claiming Republicans and the Trump campaign are pushing for voter intimidation on Election Day. Continue reading
Oct 23 South Dakota voters have choices to reshape state government By James Nord, Associated Press A trio of ballot measures could radically reshape South Dakota politics. Continue reading
Oct 23 Younger, diverse voters are reshaping California politics By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press The Nov. 8 election will likely reflect long-term trends that have seen the nation's most populous state become increasingly diverse and firmly Democratic. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 4:48 News Wrap: Lower August job creation keeps unemployment flat By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, August job growth was lower than expected, with 151,000 new positions created. As a result, the nation's unemployment rate remained at 4.9 percent for the third consecutive month. Also, the government of Uzbekistan confirmed that… Continue watching