Sep 18 Watch 13:25 Shields and Brooks on GOP debate standouts, Pope Francis goes to Washington By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the week’s news, including how the second Republican debate helped or hurt the candidates, why Donald Trump didn’t contradict bigoted remarks at a campaign… Continue watching
Sep 18 Trump draws fire for not repudiating bigoted comments By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump drew fire from Democrats and some Republicans Friday for his response to a questioner at a town hall event who said, "We have a problem in this country. It's called Muslims," and who incorrectly said… Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 4:00 At second GOP debate, targeting Trump and trying to break through By PBS News Hour The 2016 Republican presidential candidates gathered for their second debate on Thursday, this time at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The candidates squared off on issues like immigration reform, the Iran nuclear deal, Planned Parenthood funding and each other. Gwen… Continue watching
Sep 17 Fiorina looking to capitalize on another strong debate performance By Bill Barrow, Lisa Lerer, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina finds herself in a position to build on a strong debate performance for the second time in six weeks, enjoying rave reviews for demonstrating a command of policy details, while also taking on… Continue reading
Sep 16 GOP debate fact check: Who's right in Trump vs. Bush? By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Viewers of the second Republican presidential debate heard inflated claims about Planned Parenthood abortion practices and a dubious assertion by Donald Trump that he wasn't interested in establishing casinos in Florida when anti-gambling Jeb Bush was running for and serving… Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 4:38 Will personality or policy dominate at second GOP debate? By PBS News Hour Eleven Republican presidential hopefuls will take the debate stage during primetime in Simi Valley, California, while four lower-polling candidates will face off in an earlier round. Political director Lisa Desjardins joins Gwen Ifill to provide a preview of what we… Continue watching
Sep 16 Brady says he supports Trump for president By Associated Press New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw his support behind presidential candidate Donald Trump Wednesday, hours before the second Republican debate. Continue reading
Sep 15 Trump pledges military buildup, better deal for vets By Steve Peoples, Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Republican presidential contender Donald Trump said Tuesday that veterans should get subsidized private health care if they face unacceptable waits in the current system, because "we have illegal immigrants that are treated better by far than our… Continue reading
Sep 13 Before next debate, Republican presidential rivals take aim at Trump By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Three days before the next Republican presidential debate, signs abound that some rivals of billionaire developer Donald Trump are taking direct aim at his decisive lead with attacks on his divisive rhetoric and vague policy. Continue reading
Sep 12 Trump's first victim? Perry exits in early 2016 shake-up By Steve Peoples, Associated Press A day after Rick Perry, Texas' longest serving governor, ended his second Republican presidential run with a whimper, Trump marked the shake-up by embracing his role as his party's 2016 bully on Saturday. Continue reading