Jun. 28, 2016 11:31 a.m. EDT
News: At rally with Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren gets under Donald Trump’s skin — again
At a rally with Hillary Clinton, Democratic firebrand Sen. Elizabeth Warren proved once more that she knows how to get under Donald Trump’s skin, calling the Republican a “small insecure money-grubber.” Clinton was equally harsh but Trump’s rage was squarely aimed at “goofy” Warren. NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report join Gwen Ifill to discuss the latest.
Jun. 24, 2016 5:07 p.m. EDT
News: Rubio seeks reelection, SCOTUS to decide abortion case, the effects of Brexit and Trump’s changing campaign
SCOTUS is expected to rule on a Texas abortion case that requires abortion providers to meet certain standards of care. With an evenly divided court, will the justices be able to avoid a deadlock? Plus, Donald Trump fires his campaign manager and aims to construct a more orderly campaign. But can Trump ever really change?
Jun. 24, 2016 4:59 p.m. EDT
News: Britain votes to leave the European Union, the Supreme Court releases decisions & Congress debates gun control
The UK narrowly voted to separate from the European Union, sending global markets into a shock and dragging the pound down to its lowest point in 30 years. On the domestic front, the Supreme Court released decisions about affirmative action and immigration reform. Meanwhile, the legislative branch kept itself busy by passionately debating gun control legislation.
Jun. 22, 2016 10:38 a.m. EDT
News: Trump vows to overcome $40 million fundraising gap with Clinton by matching contributions
The summer presidential campaign kicked off with a striking fundraising gap between the two presumptive nominees -- not only does Hillary Clinton lead Donald Trump in national polls, but she has raised over $40 million more. For a closer look at Trump’s finances and what they could mean for his chances in November, Gwen Ifill talks to Matea Gold of The Washington Post and Susan Page of USA Today.
Jun. 21, 2016 11:45 a.m. EDT
News: What a Trump staff shake-up means for his election strategy
Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Gwen Ifill to discuss the latest in politics, including what Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski’s ousting means for the presumptive GOP nominee, Trump’s unconventional June advertising strategy, Hillary Clinton’s $23 million swing state blitz and whether mainstream Republicans will try to dump Trump at the RNC.
Jun. 17, 2016 9:04 p.m. EDT
News: Sanders keeps his movement alive, Rubio to announce reelection plans and 3 big Supreme Court decisions still to come
Bernie Sanders has yet to end his campaign for the Democratic nomination or endorse Hillary Clinton. As CNN's Jeff Zeleny says, Sanders wants to keep his movement alive and avoid being labeled a "sellout" by his enthusiastic supporters. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is expected to announce a change in position and run for reelection this fall.
Jun. 17, 2016 9:03 p.m. EDT
News: Orlando Shooting: Investigation and Political Fallout
In the days after the shooting at an Orlando nightclub left 49 people dead and dozens wounded, the debate in Washington has turned to guns and terrorism. NBC's Pete Williams reports on the investigation and shooter. President Obama visited families of victims while after a 15-hour Democratic filibuster, senators will vote on four gun proposals next week.
Jun. 16, 2016 11:35 a.m. EDT
News: Measuring the ‘Trump effect’ on the 2016 presidential race
With one of the most contentious and unusual primary seasons in history winding down, presumptive nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are gearing up for what promises to be an equally volatile general election. Gwen Ifill talks to senior Trump campaign adviser Barry Bennett, Beth Reinhard of The Wall Street Journal and Ann Selzer of Selzer & Company for more on what to expect this fall.
Jun. 15, 2016 7:07 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump's Campaign Anniversary
One year ago, Donald Trump launched his unlikely campaign for the Republican nomination. Within weeks, he was leading the polls as the frontrunner, a position he would maintain until becoming the presumptive GOP nominee in May. "We’ll see how long he stays in," The Washington Post's Dan Balz said days after Trump entered the race with a speech that said Mexican immigrants are "rapists"
Jun. 14, 2016 11:22 a.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton react to Orlando mass shooting
Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Gwen Ifill to discuss the latest in politics, including Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s standoff over the Orlando shooting, what Orlando could mean for the presidential election, Clinton’s take on the struggle against radical Islamic terrorism and Donald Trump’s appeal to the LGBT community.
