Aug 12 Watch 13:20 Brooks and Dionne on the GOP’s dilemma and the role of ‘common decency’ in the campaign By PBS News Hour Donald Trump made more controversial statements this week and remains behind in polls. But it was not a great week for Hillary Clinton, either: more emails were leaked that could prove damaging. Judy Woodruff speaks with David Brooks of The… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 12:17 How the candidates’ tax proposals highlight different economic priorities By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both spoke about their intended tax policies this week. On Monday, Trump proposed tax cuts for all, while on Thursday, Clinton pledged to increase taxes on the wealthy and use that money for the middle… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 3:22 Trump attempts to tie Clinton and Obama to rise of ISIS By PBS News Hour In the last 24 hours, Donald Trump has focused on tying Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to the rise of the Islamic State. In Fort Lauderdale last night, the GOP nominee referred to Obama as the “founder” of the terrorist… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 8:19 In a fluctuating race, will Donald Trump’s reset succeed? By PBS News Hour In light of his dip in the polls last week, Donald Trump attempted to reset his campaign on Monday by talking about economic policy. Meanwhile, both candidates have taken to questioning each other’s mental health, and a new competitor is… Continue watching
Jan 18 Clinton’s allies guide her toward moderate economic approach By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Inside the Democratic Party, economic policy is often seen as a contest between President Barack Obama's track record and the anti-Wall Street approach advocated by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. As Hillary Rodham Clinton heads for an expected 2016 run for… Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch A Look at Thatcherism, the Polarizing Legacy of Britain’s ‘Iron Lady’ A Look at Thatcherism, the Polarizing Legacy of Britain's 'Iron Lady'… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch News Wrap: Obama Campaign Talks Economics, Romney Campaign Talks Education In other news Tuesday, President Obama presented his strategy for reviving the economy and supporting the middle class, while challenger Mitt Romney began a bus tour throughout Ohio, touting his education policy and hoping to sway undecided Ohio voters to… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch Obama Works to Jumpstart G20 Agenda, Strengthen Ties President Barack Obama met with Russian and Chinese leaders in London Wednesday as G20 leaders prepared to discuss the economic crisis. Margaret Warner reports from London. Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch Bleak U.S. Economic Outlook Stirs Recession Fears, Candidate Proposals Large jobs loses, stock market tremors and a slumping housing market continued to build fears this week of a recession. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the latest economic developments and reflect on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch President Bush Faces Waning Political Capital in Final Year As President Bush approaches his final year in office, he faces lame-duck status with a Democrat-controlled Congress poised to block his agenda. Editorial page editors from around the country assess the president's strengths and weaknesses. Continue watching