Aug 24 Watch 4:00 What to expect from Trump and Republicans at the RNC The Republican Party kicked off its convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. The event is significantly reduced in size due to the pandemic, but 336 delegates attended Day 1 in person to renominate President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 3:35 In 2nd Capitol Hill appearance, DeJoy rejects accusations of undermining USPS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brought members of Congress back to work over the weekend to develop legislation concerning the U.S. Postal Service, which Democrats believe is being undermined ahead of the November election. The agency’s new postmaster general, Louis DeJoy,… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 7:37 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's convention performance, Trump's RNC strategy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest in politics, including last week’s Democratic National Convention and whether Joe Biden achieved his objectives during it and how President Trump will… Continue watching
Aug 24 WATCH: Trump speaks on the virus while visiting North Carolina food program By Associated Press In the toss-up state of North Carolina, Trump spoke on a tarmac in Fletcher to several hundred cheering supporters — the majority not wearing masks — after he addressed delegates at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte. Continue reading
Aug 24 Politics This Morning: What to Expect from the RNC By Daniel Bush, Yamiche Alcindor The 2020 Republican National Convention kicks off Monday, August 24. Join the PBS NewsHour's Dan Bush and Yamiche Alcindor for a recap of the Democratic National Convention and everything you need to know about the RNC. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: Republican delegates officially nominate Trump for president By David Bauder, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are slated to attend the roll call vote in Charlotte, North Carolina Monday… Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 7:52 In Senate testimony, DeJoy denies intent to disrupt mail-in voting The USPS postmaster general testified before a Senate committee Friday, facing lawmaker scrutiny of recent policy changes that have reportedly caused widespread delays in mail delivery. Democrats have accused Louis DeJoy of sabotage, saying he’s trying to limit voting by… Continue watching
Aug 21 What happened when Democrats threw an all-virtual convention By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Daniel Bush, Mike Fritz, Vika Aronson, Erica R. Hendry, Emily Carpeaux It's official: Joe Biden is now the Democratic nominee for president. But there was no confetti, no balloon drop, no applause or even a crowd. The pandemic-era four-day convention was all-virtual -- which meant no chance to sell a vision… Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:27 Biden casts election as battle for nation's soul as GOP prepares for convention On Thursday, Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. He slammed President Trump for his response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying the U.S. economy is “in tatters” and characterizing the election as a battle for America's soul. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:37 An election expert answers viewer questions about voting Recent policy changes at the United States Postal Service, combined with President Trump’s false claims that fraud mars the integrity of voting by mail, have raised concerns over voting during the pandemic this fall. How can Americans be sure their… Continue watching