Aug 11 Puerto Rico governor sues elections commission in primary debacle By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico’s governor is adding new demands to conflicting proposals for rescuing the U.S. territory’s botched primary election. Continue reading
Aug 10 Democrats say Trump's payroll tax break weakens Social Security By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Democrats say it's a signal that Trump would cut the social safety net, breaking a promise he made as a candidate in 2016 not to touch Social Security and Medicare. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 7:38 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden in the spotlight, pandemic aid politics NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from former Vice President Joe Biden as he emerges into the convention spotlight, the potential for… Continue watching
Aug 10 WATCH: Trump says he feels 'safe' after shooting near White House By Associated Press Trump said Monday that his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield. Continue reading
Aug 10 Ask us your questions about the pandemic and the 2020 elections By PBS NewsHour Do you have a question about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect your vote and the 2020 campaign? Now's your chance to ask the experts and our reporters. Continue reading
Aug 07 Voters weary as Puerto Rico prepares for historic primaries By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Gov. Wanda Vázquez of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party is running against seasoned politician Pedro Pierluisi, who represented Puerto Rico in Congress from 2009 to 2017 and briefly served as governor last August after the then governor resigned following street… Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 3:01 What new intelligence warning says about foreign election interference A top U.S. intelligence official released a statement Friday that details the intelligence community’s current assessment of possible interference in the November elections. William Evanina raised concerns “about the ongoing and potential activity by China, Russia and Iran.” Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 13:06 Shields and Brooks on virus aid stalemate, the value of conventions Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including a legislative stalemate over a new coronavirus relief package, the politics of the pandemic economy for President Trump and… Continue watching
Aug 07 U.S. sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press U.S. intelligence has assessed that China is hoping President Donald Trump does not win reelection, Russia is working to denigrate Democrat Joe Biden and Iran is working to undermine democratic institutions. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 6:47 News Wrap: New York sues NRA over alleged misuse of funds In our news wrap Thursday, New York state is going to court in a bid to dissolve the National Rifle Association. The civil suit accuses top executives of diverting millions of dollars of the charitable organization’s funds for personal use. Continue watching