Jul 28 WATCH: Biden says post-pandemic plan can fight racial economic inequality By Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Joe Biden has unveiled a plan to ensure that the nation's post-pandemic economic recovery is built around promoting racial equality and promising to drastically spur investment in Black-owned small businesses. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 7:01 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on presidential polling, convention symbolism NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including what to make of poll numbers showing former Vice President Joe Biden with a substantial lead over President Trump,… Continue watching
Jul 27 WATCH: Your questions on campaigns, conventions and Congress during COVID-19, answered By Courtney Vinopal Presidential campaigns have shifted into high gear even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the nation. But what does a campaign look like during a pandemic?… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 5:59 As Trump's poll numbers fall, these Senate races have become more competitive With President Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in nearly every major national poll, Democrats see November’s election as a major opportunity. But the contentious political contests extend beyond the White House to the Senate. Jessica Taylor, senior editor… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 9:52 What virtual campaigning means for Trump and Biden Both President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have set records with their 2020 campaign fundraising. But the pandemic has drastically altered how that money is spent, with events moving from in-person to online. Guy Cecil, political director for… Continue watching
Jul 22 Elizabeth Warren's new role: Key Joe Biden policy adviser By Associated Press Warren is lending Biden her progressive credentials and frequently hosts campaign events for him, including one recent fundraiser that brought in $6 million. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: DOJ says hackers targeting U.S. vaccine research In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice charged that hackers working with China have targeted U.S. firms researching a vaccine for COVID-19. Two Chinese nationals were indicted as part of a broader scheme that also involved stealing… Continue watching
Jul 21 WATCH: Biden unveils $775 billion plan for child and elder care By Will Weissert, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The proposal being unveiled Tuesday is part of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's larger plan to remake an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Trump says he's 'getting used to' wearing mask By Associated Press The president's recent comments are a major change in tone for the president, who spent months resisting wearing a mask in public and once suggested they were a political statement against him. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: Members of Congress share tributes to John Lewis In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives honored the late John Lewis -- the man that many referred to as the “conscience of the Congress.” The Georgia Democrat and renowned civil rights leader died Friday at age… Continue watching