Jun 15 Watch 10:09 Measuring the ‘Trump effect’ on the 2016 presidential race By PBS News Hour With one of the most contentious and unusual primary seasons in history winding down, presumptive nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are gearing up for what promises to be an equally volatile general election. Gwen Ifill talks to senior Trump… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 6:27 New book, ‘Listen Liberal,’ looks at Democratic party schism By PBS News Hour The raucous primary season brought simmering tensions and disaffection within the GOP to a boiling point. But equally severe divisions also surfaced in the Democratic party, centered around Sen. Bernie Sanders’ upstart populist campaign. Historian Thomas Frank explores the causes… Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch 7:50 News Wrap: Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ draws sharp rebuke from Obama, Clinton By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump faced scathing criticism from both President Obama and Hillary Clinton for his renewed call to ban Muslim immigrants in the aftermath of the Orlando shooting. Also, French authorities carried out… Continue watching
Jun 14 ‘Highly offensive:’ Trump draws ire from GOP lawmakers over response to Orlando shooting By Erica Werner, Associated Press Republican hopes are fading for a new, "more presidential" Trump as the party's divisions around him grow ever more acute. Continue reading
Jun 14 In D.C., last primary of 2016 could give 1 more win to Clinton By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Voters in the District of Columbia could hand Hillary Clinton a final, largely meaningless victory in the last primary election of the 2016 presidential campaign season. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 7:28 Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton react to Orlando mass shooting By PBS News Hour Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Gwen Ifill to discuss the latest in politics, including Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s standoff over the Orlando shooting, what Orlando could mean for the presidential election,… Continue watching
Jun 13 Fact-checking Trump and Clinton on combatting terrorism in the U.S. By Nancy Benac, Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Donald Trump's speech Monday painted a picture of a nation overrun by terrorists and with cowed leaders doing little to keep them out. The reality is far more complex. Clinton, too, spoke about how to fight the terrorist issue, but… Continue reading
Jun 13 Sanders plans private meeting with Clinton on final primary night By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Bernie Sanders is expected to spend his final primary night meeting with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton — not before thousands of cheering supporters — as his campaign seeks to influence Clinton's agenda against Republican Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 13 Clinton vows to find, prosecute ‘lone wolves’ By Associated Press Hillary Clinton said Monday that the deadly shooting in Orlando is "a moment when all Americans need to stand together."… Continue reading
Jun 12 Clinton, Trump speak on Orlando shooting By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton paused their presidential politicking Sunday to offer prayers and support to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting. Continue reading