Oct 10 Watch Ryan won’t campaign for Trump; Clinton widens lead in polls By PBS News Hour Speaker of the House Paul Ryan says he will no longer defend or campaign for Donald Trump. The announcement comes three days after The Washington Post released a 2005 video in which Trump uses vulgar language to describe his treatment… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 8:34 The ‘remarkable’ dynamic confronting the GOP By PBS News Hour Sunday night saw the second of the three presidential debates. It came in the aftermath of renewed controversy over Donald Trump’s treatment of women. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and NPR’s Tamara Keith about… Continue watching
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 By PBS News Hour Numerous Republican leaders have rescinded their support for Donald Trump since the release of a 2005 tape in which he makes sexually aggressive comments about women.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 Pence reaffirms backing of Trump after second debate By Thomas Beaumont and Brian Slodysko, Associated Press After canceling a weekend campaign appearance and leaving Donald Trump alone to deal with a video of sexually predatory remarks, Gov. Mike Pence trumpeted the GOP nominee's debate performance and hit the road for swing-state North Carolina. Continue reading
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
Oct 10 Debate questioner Kenneth Bone becomes internet star By Associated Press ST. LOUIS — While supporters of GOP nominee Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton bicker following the second presidential debate, one participant is being greeted with almost universal approval: Kenneth Bone. Continue reading
Oct 10 Trump aide dismisses as ‘quip’ his threat to jail Clinton By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's campaign manager is dismissing as "a quip" Trump's threat to jail Hillary Clinton if he wins the presidency. Continue reading
Oct 10 Parents’ problem: Watch debate with kids, risk awkward talk By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press DENVER — Parents watching Sunday night's presidential debate with their children faced a dilemma: Let their kids witness political history or send them to bed early to avoid an awkward conversation?… Continue reading
Oct 10 Where do the presidential candidates stand on homegrown extremism? By Deb Riechmann and Eric Tucker, Associated Press An Associated Press series is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one focuses on homegrown extremism. Continue reading
Oct 10 Twitter: 17 million-plus tweets sent about the debate, most ever By Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Twitter says Sunday's presidential debate was the most tweeted ever, with more than 17 million tweets related to the forum sent. Continue reading