May 25 State abortion bans may hand Democrats a political weapon By Alan Fram, Associated Press A flood of laws banning abortions in Republican-run states has handed Democrats a political weapon heading into next year’s elections. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 8:08 Why Eric Swalwell thinks he can win over Trump supporters — like his parents By Judy Woodruff, Saher Khan California Rep. Eric Swalwell is one of the youngest Democrats running for their party’s 2020 presidential nomination. He has made gun control the central issue of his campaign. Swalwell sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why he believes addressing… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 13:47 Shields and Brooks on Trump-Pelosi feud, 2020 Democrats Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including NewsHour interviews with 2020 presidential candidates Eric Swalwell and Kirsten Gillibrand, the escalating feud between President Trump and House… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 10:11 Kirsten Gillibrand on the political risks of standing up for women By Geoffrey Lou Guray, Judy Woodruff Kirsten Gillibrand has represented New York in the Senate for a decade, with a record of advocacy on sexual abuse and gender rights. Now running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, Gillibrand sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the… Continue watching
May 22 North Korea called Biden ‘fool of low IQ’ By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The insult from North Korea comes after the U.S. presidential hopeful called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a tyrant during a recent speech. Continue reading
May 22 Biden says Congress should protect abortion rights if necessary By Bill Barrow, Elana Schor, Associated Press Biden's presidential campaign said the former vice president would support Congress enshrining abortion rights in law after several other Democratic candidates promised the same. Continue reading
May 22 Harris’ bill seeks to address racial bias in maternal care By Associated Press Sen. Kamala Harris' bill would create some $150 million in grant programs to medical schools and states to fight implicit racial bias in health care for women. Continue reading
May 22 Gillibrand proposes more access to maternal care and adoption By Associated Press The plan also includes paid family leave, universal prekindergarten programs and expanded child care tax credits. Continue reading
May 21 Biden finds unexpected success with low-dollar donors By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Biden's campaign says nearly two-thirds of his donors gave a total of less than $25, with teachers comprising the largest professional block of contributors. Continue reading
May 21 Trump touts 2020 chances, swipes at Biden in Pennsylvania By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump's visit to the key battleground state came two days after Biden held a campaign rally in Philadelphia. Continue reading