Aug 05 What you need to know about changing voting laws this election By Amanda Gomez, Michelle Harven A guide to why you should check your state’s voting laws before November. Continue reading
Aug 05 AP fact check: Clinton’s new email clarifications fall short By Stephen Braun, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton asserted Friday that FBI Director James Comey said she was truthful in her statements to investigators about her private server and use of private emails — and that those statements were consistent with what she has… Continue reading
Aug 05 Most young whites think Clinton knowingly broke law, poll finds By Emily Swanson, Associated Press Young Americans are divided over Hillary Clinton's handling of her email account while she was secretary of state, with most young whites saying she intentionally broke the law and young people of color more likely to give Clinton the benefit… Continue reading
Aug 05 Donald Trump announces economic advisory team By Jill Colvin, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump has announced his team of economic advisers, a group that includes many of the people already helping his campaign. Continue reading
Aug 05 Most young Americans say neither party represents them, poll finds By Laurie Kellman and Emily Swanson, Associated Press The results of the survey reflect something of an identity crisis for both parties heading into the future, driven in part by deep antipathy toward the presidential candidates they nominated. Continue reading
Aug 05 Trump admits he was wrong. There’s no Iran cash video By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump is making a rare admission he was wrong — in claiming he saw a video of a U.S. cash payment going to Iran. 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 Pence makes sales pitch for Trump to conservative skeptics By Associated Press The early days of the general election campaign have been a contortionist act for Mike Pence, who has remained loyal to Trump while trying to maintain his reputation as a principled, down-to-earth Midwesterner with the primary mission of acting as… Continue reading
Aug 04 Paul Ryan supports Trump, despite GOP presidential nominee’s snub By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan brushed off Trump's non-endorsement, adding: "The only endorsements I want are those of my own employers here in the First Congressional District, and that's really what my focus is."… Continue reading
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