Oct 10 Watch 7:18 Is the Republican rupture irreconcilable? By PBS News Hour Numerous Republican leaders have rescinded their support for Donald Trump since the release of a 2005 tape in which he makes sexually aggressive comments about women. On Monday, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced he would no longer defend… Continue watching
Oct 10 Ryan all but concedes Clinton will be president WASHINGTON — The nation's most powerful Republican told his party Monday he now is focusing on ensuring Hillary Clinton doesn't get a blank check as president with a Democratic-controlled Congress, suggesting he doesn't believe Donald Trump can win the election. Continue reading
Sep 09 House conservatives serve notice to Ryan — and Clinton By Erica Werner, Associated Press House conservatives look determined to advance impeachment procedures for the IRS director, despite misgivings by Republicans, and to continue an investigation into Hillary Clinton's email issues. Continue reading
Aug 10 House Speaker Paul Ryan wins GOP nomination to run again By Scott Bauer, Associated Press JANESVILLE, Wis. — House Speaker Paul Ryan rejected the idea that his easy win Tuesday over a longshot Republican primary challenger praised by Donald Trump spells danger for Trump's presidential prospects in the swing state of Wisconsin. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 3:04 Trump proposes 3-tier income tax structure, regulation freeze By PBS News Hour Donald Trump laid out his economic plan today in Detroit, proposing an across-the-board income tax reduction as well as a freeze on agency regulations. Trump also attacked Hillary Clinton’s policy approach, arguing it “punishes" workers and business owners in the… Continue watching
Aug 06 Donald Trump endorses House Speaker Paul Ryan By Steve Peoples and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan to end a four-day standoff that exposed the deep chasms in the Republican Party over his candidacy. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 3:40 Trump visits Democratic stronghold while trailing in battleground polls By PBS News Hour Donald Trump took his campaign to an unlikely location today: Maine. The historically dark blue state is not a battleground. Of the twelve states that appear to be up for grabs, Trump is polling far behind in Michigan, Pennsylvania and… Continue watching
Aug 04 Tension builds between Republican Party leadership and Trump By Jonathan Lemire, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Trump's operation has been beset by internal discord, including growing concern about general election preparedness and a lack of support from Republican leaders, according to two people familiar with the organization's inner workings. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 8:24 What would it take for Donald Trump to reset his campaign? By PBS News Hour In the midst of recent blunders and increased Republican disillusionment, supporters and detractors alike are urging Donald Trump to adjust his campaign’s approach. Gwen Ifill speaks with WTMJ radio host Charlie Sykes and Matthew Dowd of ABC News about recent… Continue watching
Aug 03 Pence backs Ryan, breaking with Trump By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan in his primary fight Wednesday, in Pence's latest break in position from the billionaire businessman. Continue reading