Aug 28 Trump advisers struggle to speak for and defend nominee By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Donald Trump isn't making it easy for top supporters and advisers, from his running mate on down, to defend him or explain some campaign positions. Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump warns of regulations, taxes harming family farmers By Scott Bauer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Donald Trump said rival Hillary Clinton will push regulations and high taxes that will hurt family farmers as he campaigned in Iowa. Continue reading
Aug 27 Nevada becomes one of Trump's big hopes for swing state win By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Nevada's competitiveness is reflected in private surveys, the tightness of Nevada's races for the U.S. Senate and House, and the observations of seasoned political operatives. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 13:45 Six Virginia residents share their election perspectives -- and voting plans By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 11:49 Shields and Brooks on the alt-right and a general lack of trust in Clinton By PBS News Hour In the presidential election arena this week, the two major-party candidates called each other racists, and questions arose over Donald Trump's support among alt-right enthusiasts. As for Hillary Clinton, she seems to be focusing on casting herself as the lesser-of-two-evils… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 6:52 News Wrap: Siege near Damascus to end after 4 years; suicide bomb kills 11 in Turkey By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, hundreds of Syrian residents and fighters were allowed to leave Daraya, a suburb of Damascus that had been under siege since 2012. Secretary of State John Kerry met his Russian counterpart in Geneva to discuss… Continue watching
Aug 26 How religious voters could help determine the 45th president By Bill Barrow, Associated Press There's a reason politicians chase steeples. Continue reading
Aug 26 Trump immigration waffle reflects voter confusion on issue By Nicholas Riccardi and Bill Barrow, Associated Press Donald Trump won the GOP primaries on the strength of an aggressive immigration policy, but is now using a softer tone. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 10:39 Why the 'alt-right' is coming out of online chat rooms to support Trump By PBS News Hour Donald Trump is appealing to voters who reject mainstream conservative ideals. These members of the so-called "alt-right" have typically taken their frustrations to the internet, rather than to the polls. John Yang interviews the Washington Free Beacon's Matthew Continetti and… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 9:19 For Trump, China is at the heart of U.S. economic problems By PBS News Hour This year’s presidential election has emphasized the trio of trade, globalization and jobs. For the next three weeks, Making Sen$e’s Paul Solman will dive into the candidates’ perspectives on these issues. He starts with Donald Trump, whose trade rhetoric tends… Continue watching