Jan 22 Watch 3:25 In both parties, 2016 front-runners go on the attack By PBS News Hour As voting draws near, Republican front-runners Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz escalated their rivalry by questioning one another’s conservative credentials, while the GOP establishment railed against both. Meanwhile, Democrat Hillary Clinton went after Sen. Bernie Sanders over Obamacare, and… Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch 12:31 Brooks and Marcus on GOP backlash to Trump and Cruz, Clinton-Sanders practicality debate By PBS News Hour New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including a new divide opening up between American conservatives over the popularity and electability of Donald Trump and Sen. Ted… Continue watching
Jan 22 A new, free tool that's like x-ray glasses for political ads By Joshua Barajas Stock images of American flags, smiling children and a man nervously looking over a health care bill. These are the images of political campaign ads—full of emotion but short of depth. But a new, free online archive of ads and… Continue reading
Jan 22 Presidential race shows evolving gender roles in politics By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press In the 2016 presidential campaign, a modern take on gender roles is increasingly on display in both parties. Continue reading
Jan 21 Democratic strategists, donors worry Clinton's message is failing By Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton has questioned Bernie Sanders' electability. She's criticized his plans for health care, foreign policy and Wall Street. And she's tagged him with flip-flopping on gun control. Continue reading
Jan 21 Bernie Sanders' health plan is Medicare on growth hormones By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders calls his plan for a government-run health care system "Medicare for all." But it's not. With full coverage for long-term care, most dental work included, no deductibles and zero copays, the Sanders plan… Continue reading
Jan 19 Sanders seeks to build on his momentum in Iowa By Julie Pace, Associated Press FORT DODGE, Iowa — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is trying to build on a burst of momentum for his presidential bid in Iowa with a four-stop bus tour in the state. Continue reading
Jan 19 Supreme Court sets election-year clash on immigration By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court stepped into a boiling political dispute over immigration Tuesday, setting up a likely decision in the middle of a presidential campaign marked by harsh rhetoric about immigrants. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 11:52 Democrats aim to define themselves, damage opponents in last debate By PBS News Hour With the Iowa caucuses coming up, Democratic presidential nominees Hillary Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley faced off Sunday night for the final time before voting starts, bringing both substance and swipes. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports on the… Continue watching
Jan 17 What to watch: Clinton, Sanders square off in last debate before Iowa By Ken Thomas, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press With only two weeks before the Iowa caucus will tensions flare up between Democratic candidates during Sunday's debate?… Continue reading