Oct 02 Watch 12:08 Trump’s infection throws campaign, White House into upheaval The nation awoke Friday to the stunning news that President Trump and the first lady had tested positive for COVID-19. As the day went on, officials acknowledged that Trump is experiencing mild symptoms, and by evening, he was being transported… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch 5:58 Why Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis is ‘very concerning’ As President Trump relocates to Walter Reed National Medical Center following his COVID-19 diagnosis, there are many questions about his medical condition -- and about who else might have been exposed amid his busy schedule of events and travel. Dr. Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch 7:24 Panetta on how White House can reassure Americans in ‘vulnerable moment’ How does President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis affect the executive branch -- and American national security? Leon Panetta was White House chief of staff to President Clinton as well as CIA director and secretary of defense during the Obama administration. He… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch 3:27 News Wrap: U.S. imposes sanctions on Belarusian officials In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on eight Belarusian officials for their roles in the country’s disputed presidential election -- and the violent crackdown that followed. The move came soon after the European Union had… Continue watching
Oct 01 Trump in ‘quarantine process’ after top aide gets COVID-19 By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump's comments came after he confirmed that Hope Hicks, one his closest aides, had tested positive for the virus Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 28 The GOP’s norm-shattering convention showed how the two parties are worlds apart By Amna Nawaz, Daniel Bush, Yamiche Alcindor, Leah Nagy, Vika Aronson, Erica R. Hendry, Emily Carpeaux, Frank Carlson PBS NewsHour’s senior national correspondent Amna Nawaz talks with White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and political reporter Daniel Bush about what happened this week and what it means for the 2020 race. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:11 Republicans lean into social issues on Night 2 of RNC By Amna Nawaz On Night 2 of the Republican National Convention, supporters looking to bolster President Trump’s base emphasized social issues, including abortion and women’s empowerment. Melania Trump was the first speaker to address the staggering death toll of the pandemic. And in… Continue watching
Aug 26 Melania Trump steps into the spotlight, White House doubles as convention stage on RNC Night 2 By Candice Norwood Perhaps the most consequential moments came from President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo using their positions as public servants to promote the campaign’s interests. Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: Melania Trump’s full speech at the Republican National Convention By Darlene Superville, Associated Press First lady Melania Trump is the featured speaker Tuesday night as the GOP works to reintroduce the president to the American electorate in the midst of the campaign and the pandemic. Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: Trump participates in wreath ceremony on 70th anniversary of Korean War’s start By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press President Trump is expected to participate in a wreath ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial alongside his wife, Melania. Continue reading