Jul 04 Watch 7:22 The history of politicians going way beyond the facts to court fear By PBS News Hour Political candidates’ rhetoric often gets heated, even inflammatory on the campaign trail. But when does it cross the line into the offensive or fear-mongering? Hari Sreenivasan gets a historical perspective from presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Beverly Gage of Yale… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 6:28 More Twitter trouble dogs Trump, Clinton’s FBI interview By PBS News Hour It started as a really bad weekend for Hillary Clinton after her husband’s tarmac meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch and word that Mrs. Clinton was to be interviewed by federal agents. Donald Trump stepped all over that with a… Continue watching
Jul 04 Obama to tell foe-to-friend story at Hillary Clinton event By Julie Pace and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When they take the stage at their first joint campaign appearance on Tuesday, President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will show off a new phase in their storied relationship: co-dependents. Continue reading
Jul 04 Trump turns to celebrity friends for help at GOP convention By Steve Peoples, Associated Press CLEVELAND — Donald Trump's team promises an extraordinary display of political entertainment at this month's Republican National Convention, with the accent on entertainment. Continue reading
Jul 03 Trump’s tweet appeared on a white supremacist site By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump's tweet that featured Hillary Clinton and a six-pointed star atop a pile of money has also appeared on a white supremacist website. Continue reading
Jul 03 Trump statements, slow start put pivotal Southwest at risk By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Once a swing state in presidential elections, Colorado has teetered on the brink of becoming solidly Democratic. Donald Trump may have pushed it over the edge. Continue reading
Jul 03 Obama campaign machine prepares to support Clinton By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The vaunted data-driven machine that twice got President Barack Obama elected is revving up to help elect Hillary Clinton, as Democrats look to recreate the tactical advantage they used against Republicans in 2008 and 2012. Continue reading
Jul 02 Bill Clinton offers rewards, and risks, to wife’s campaign By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press His popularity among Democrats is off the charts, he's a fundraising powerhouse and his administration is hailed by many as a high-water mark of economic prosperity. Continue reading
Jul 02 What’s the significance of electing a female president? Women respond By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press A recent poll found that while three-quarters of registered women voters felt America was ready for a female president, only about a third considered it very important to see one in their lifetime. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 12:50 Shields and Ponnuru on the new cloud over Clinton email probe and Trump’s trade strategy By PBS News Hour Bill Clinton’s tarmac talk with Attorney General Loretta Lynch gave the GOP more ammo in their portrayal of Democrat Hillary Clinton as playing outside the rules, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review senior editor Ramesh Ponnuru tell Judy Woodruff. Continue watching