Feb 05 Speeches that earned Clinton millions remain a mystery By Lisa Lerer and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press In the 18 months before launching her second presidential bid, Hillary Clinton gave nearly 100 paid speeches at banks, trade associations, charitable groups and private corporations. The appearances netted her $21.7 million — and voters very little information about what… Continue reading
Feb 05 Fact-checking the 5th Democratic debate By Calvin Woodward and Christopher S. Rugaber WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton cast the financial industry as an adversary in her presidential campaign — despite the money that industry has poured into her White House effort. Bernie Sanders once again mischaracterized the share of the wealth taken by… Continue reading
Feb 05 Partisan fights over Supreme Court nominations hurt the court's image, Chief Justice Roberts says By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts says he is concerned that partisan political battles over Supreme Court nominations have led to a widespread misunderstanding about the role of the court. Continue reading
Feb 05 4 takeaways from the 5th Democratic presidential debate By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled again and again during their first one-on-one debate of the 2016 race. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 7:14 Republicans take aim at rivals as Democrats ready for debate By PBS News Hour With the New Hampshire primary drawing near, candidates from both parties revved up with personal attacks. Donald Trump claimed that Sen. Ted Cruz’s Iowa caucus win was tainted, while Gov. Chris Christie accused Sen. Marco Rubio of being “coddled.” Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Feb 04 Viewer's Guide: Clinton, Sanders look to break out at debate By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The face-to-face meeting between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is rooted in an intensifying debate over who understands the great divide between rich Americans and everyone else. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 2:57 Democrats debate liberal credentials on the trail in N.H. By PBS News Hour As the New Hampshire primary edged closer, Democrats Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton traded charges over who's more progressive and Republican rivals Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz wrangled over the outcome in Iowa. Plus, two GOP candidates, Sen. Continue watching
Feb 03 Democrats add 4 more debates, including one in Flint, Michigan By Ken Thomas, Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Democrats have finalized an agreement with the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders to hold a presidential debate on Thursday night in New Hampshire and three more debates later this spring. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 3:23 Fight moves to N.H. as Cruz and Clinton claim Iowa victory By PBS News Hour Just hours since the Iowa caucuses, and the candidates have already moved on to a new battleground. The remaining two Democratic candidates returned to New Hampshire after Hillary Clinton claimed a razor thin victory, as did the top three finishing… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 7:20 What candidates need to do going into the New Hampshire primaries By PBS News Hour After coming out of a virtual tie in Iowa, which Democratic presidential candidate has the advantage going into New Hampshire? Can Ted Cruz keep up his Iowa momentum, or will Donald Trump make a better showing in the next contest?… Continue watching