Aug 24 Where do the presidential candidates stand on Supreme Court nominees? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press An Associated Press series is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one focuses on filling the vacancy in the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 8:12 Green Party nominee Jill Stein on why she's the only candidate 'not corrupted' By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 23 Bill Clinton to reduce foundation role if Hillary Clinton wins election By Daniel Bush In a statement released yesterday, Bill Clinton said he would reduce his role at the foundation -- which has been heavily criticized in recent weeks by Donald Trump -- if Hillary Clinton beats Trump in the fall. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 9:07 Why the normal rules of campaign spending don't apply to Trump By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton’s campaign spending has massively exceeded Donald Trump’s. What does that mean for the race? Judy Woodruff speaks with Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and NPR’s Tamara Keith about campaign cash, why the Republican nominee is saying… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 5:47 Clinton is vastly outspending Trump on ads. Is it hurting him? By PBS News Hour To date, the Clinton campaign has spent $319 million, while the Trump campaign has spent $89.5 million. That’s according to new Federal Election Commission reports that spell out how much each candidate has raised and spent. Judy Woodruff learns more… Continue watching
Aug 22 Where do the presidential candidates stand on China? By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Hillary Clinton says the U.S. needs to "stand up to China." Donald Trump says the high volume of U.S.-China trade gives Washington leverage over Beijing. Continue reading
Aug 22 What does Hillary Clinton say to rich donors? By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Clinton has refused to open her fundraisers to journalists, reversing nearly a decade of greater transparency in presidential campaigns and leaving the public guessing at what she's saying to some of her most powerful supporters. Continue reading
Aug 22 President Obama to travel to Baton Rouge after his vacation By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The glow from his vacation on the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard may fade sooner than expected, though. Obama gets back on the road Tuesday to comfort residents of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a city hard-hit in recent weeks by natural… Continue reading
Aug 21 Clinton campaign halfway to $1 billion fundraising goal By Lisa Lerer and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's campaign is halfway to its goal of raising a billion dollars for the 2016 race, according to her finance director. Continue reading
Aug 20 Why a 1995 speech proved formative for Clinton By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's 1995 speech at the U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women stands out as a moment she began to truly forge an identity as a public figure on the world stage apart from her husband. Continue reading