Jul 18 Watch 8:38 Trump’s GOP opponents get nowhere fast at convention By PBS News Hour On the opening day of the Republican National Convention, Trump forces beat back efforts to knock the candidate from the nomination, confirming this is the party of Trump. Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff talk to syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 5:03 Venezuelans face collapsing economy, starvation and crime By PBS News Hour Plummeting worldwide fuel prices have damaged several economies, but perhaps no country has been hit harder than Venezuela. Once flush with oil money, the nation now faces a collapsing economy, skyrocketing inflation and a wave of looting and crime driven… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 10:12 Trump vows to overcome $40 million fundraising gap with Clinton by matching contributions By PBS News Hour The summer presidential campaign kicked off with a striking fundraising gap between the two presumptive nominees -- not only does Hillary Clinton lead Donald Trump in national polls, but she has raised over $40 million more. For a closer look… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 8:27 What political experts and historians think of Clinton’s unprecedented win By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 5:09 NPR journalist lost in Afghanistan ambush left a prolific legacy By PBS News Hour Some stories can be told only because of journalists who are willing to risk their lives. Award-winning photographer David Gilkey of NPR and Afghan journalist and translator Zabihullah Tamanna were two such voices. The two died Sunday in a Taliban… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 4:07 Gwen Ifill interviews President Obama on Trump, economic recovery By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 31 Watch 3:23 Obama to highlight economic progress in NewsHour town hall By PBS News Hour Elkhart, Indiana, was one of the cities hit worst by the financial crisis in 2009 and was the first city President Obama visited after taking office, though the city remains deeply divided along partisan lines. Obama will return to Elkhart… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 15:13 Who is Merrick Garland? Legal analysts review his record — and his chance By PBS News Hour Following President Obama’s nomination of chief D.C. Circuit appeals judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, Judy Woodruff turns to Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal and former Solicitor General Seth Waxman for more on the unique situation. Also,… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 10:26 What’s the outlook for heated primary races in Florida, Ohio and Illinois? By PBS News Hour Presidential contenders are preparing for primaries in five key states Tuesday, including make-or-break contests in Florida and Ohio that could radically alter the complexion of the race. For more on the contests in those states, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Mar 14 Watch 7:57 Will campaigns end after tomorrow’s round of primaries? By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill sits down with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg & Gonzalez Political Report to discuss the latest in politics, including which campaigns’ futures hang in the balance tomorrow, where the delegate… Continue watching