Jul 04 Watch 7:22 The history of politicians going way beyond the facts to court fear By PBS News Hour Political candidates’ rhetoric often gets heated, even inflammatory on the campaign trail. But when does it cross the line into the offensive or fear-mongering? Hari Sreenivasan gets a historical perspective from presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Beverly Gage of Yale… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 6:28 More Twitter trouble dogs Trump, Clinton’s FBI interview By PBS News Hour It started as a really bad weekend for Hillary Clinton after her husband’s tarmac meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch and word that Mrs. Clinton was to be interviewed by federal agents. Donald Trump stepped all over that with a… Continue watching
Jul 04 Obama to tell foe-to-friend story at Hillary Clinton event By Julie Pace and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When they take the stage at their first joint campaign appearance on Tuesday, President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will show off a new phase in their storied relationship: co-dependents. Continue reading
Jul 03 Obama campaign machine prepares to support Clinton By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The vaunted data-driven machine that twice got President Barack Obama elected is revving up to help elect Hillary Clinton, as Democrats look to recreate the tactical advantage they used against Republicans in 2008 and 2012. Continue reading
Jul 03 Clinton’s FBI interview may indicate email probe is nearing end By Eric Tucker and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's interview with the FBI may signal that the Justice Department is nearing the end of its yearlong probe of her use of a private email server while secretary of state. Continue reading
Jul 02 Bill Clinton offers rewards, and risks, to wife’s campaign By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press His popularity among Democrats is off the charts, he's a fundraising powerhouse and his administration is hailed by many as a high-water mark of economic prosperity. Continue reading
Jul 02 Clinton gave voluntary interview to FBI about private email server By Associated Press Hillary Clinton was interviewed Saturday by the FBI about her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. Continue reading
Jul 02 What’s the significance of electing a female president? Women respond By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press A recent poll found that while three-quarters of registered women voters felt America was ready for a female president, only about a third considered it very important to see one in their lifetime. Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 11:27 Can Hillary Clinton convince voters that she’s honest and trustworthy? By PBS News Hour From Whitewater to Benghazi and her secret speeches to Wall Streeters, Hillary Clinton has a trust problem, polls find. She admitted Monday that she has to do more to change the perception. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports and Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jun 29 Trump gets rock-bottom ratings in international survey By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press A new multi-nation survey finds that confidence in Donald Trump's ability to manage foreign policy should he become U.S. president is rock-bottom in a host of countries in Europe and Asia. Continue reading