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Aug. 13, 2015 1:36 p.m. EDT

News: Courting Voters at the Iowa State Fair

2016 presidential candidates are flocking to the Iowa State Fair this week hoping to grab the attention of voters in the first caucus state. The Iowa Straw Poll has been eliminated, but nearly 20 candidates plan to speak at The Des Moines Register's Soapbox this year. Four years ago, Gwen Ifill talked to Dan Balz from the State Fair about the impact of Iowa on the Republican presidential field.

Aug. 13, 2015 12:20 p.m. EDT

News: How Clinton’s emails can be made classified after the fact

Hillary Clinton turned over her personal email server to the Justice Department Tuesday, following new details that some of the emails contained classified information. Gwen Ifill learns more from Anita Kumar of McClatchy Newspapers.

Hillary Clinton speaks to a crowd at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA on June 14, 2015 [Flickr / Gregory Hauenstein]

Aug. 11, 2015 11:32 a.m. EDT

News: Why Clinton is saving her attacks for Republicans, not Sanders

Hillary Clinton seized on remarks by Donald Trump and other Republicans to criticize their stances on women’s issues while campaigning in New Hampshire. Gwen Ifill talks to Susan Page of USA Today and Tamara Keith of NPR to discuss Trump’s continued dominance and how others are responding, plus why massive crowds are gathering to hear Democratic candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Aug. 07, 2015 9:24 p.m. EDT

News: The GOP "Happy Hour" Debate and Jeb Bush's Planned Parenthood Misspeak

While the top ten Republicans debated in primetime, the seven other candidates tried to break out of the bottom tier in a forum dubbed by many the "happy hour debate." Who was able to take on the top ten and increase their standing heading into the next debate in September?

Jul. 31, 2015 6:48 p.m. EDT

News: Republican Mistrust of Government, Hillary Dodges Keystone Questions, and A Republican Challenge to John Boehner

A new Pew Study shows that Republican trust the presidency has never been at a lower point. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton -citing conflicts from her tenure as secretary of State- dodges questions about whether the controversial Keystone oil pipeline should be built. And House Speaker John Boehner is fighting off a lone Republican congressman trying to remove him from his position of power.

Jul. 24, 2015 5:54 p.m. EDT

News: How Democrats are Navigating Black Lives Matter

Racial justice concerning the Black Lives Movement came center stage during the Democratic presidential campaign this week when candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley were met with protesters as the Netroots National town hall. How are the Democratic candidates navigating issues of race and justice and keeping their base happy?

Jun. 12, 2015 9:10 p.m. EDT

News: House Votes Down Trade, More Troops to Iraq, Shaping Obama's Legacy and 2016 Frontrunners

House Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi voted down President Obama's fast-track trade authority Friday. POLITICO's Manu Raju explains the showdown and the possible resolution next week. Also this week, President Obama announced that 450 more troops would be headed back to Iraq to advise and train the Iraqi military.

Jun. 05, 2015 3:53 p.m. EDT

News: The Privacy vs. Security Debate, Supreme Court Rules on Religious Freedom & Internet Postings & Four New 2016 Candidates

Congress passed the USA Freedom Act which overhauls the way U.S. intelligence agencies can monitor phone records. Meanwhile, nearly 4 million federal government had personal information stolen in a widespread attack U.S. officials are blaming on China. On the 2016 campaign trail, four new candidates threw their hats in the ring this week.

May. 22, 2015 4:03 p.m. EDT

News: ISIS Victories in Iraq & Syria, Congressional Debates on Trade & NSA and 2016 Developments

Islamic State forces made significant gains in Iraq and Syria this wee. With ISIS controlling half of Syria, Yochi Dreazen of Foreign Policy reports on the U.S. efforts to fight back. Back home, Congress prepares to leave town for Memorial Day while continuing fights on contentious bills including fast-track trade authority and reauthorization of NSA data collection. Plus the 2016 race heats up.

May. 20, 2015 1:04 p.m. EDT

News: Questions keep coming for Clinton about emails and money

The wrangling over Hillary Clinton's emails as secretary of state has continued for months. After addressing the issue in March, Clinton hasn't discussed the matter or taken substantive questions until today. Gwen Ifill talks to Matea Gold of The Washington Post and Peter Nicholas of The Wall Street Journal about persistent questions Clinton faces over her emails and other issues.

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