Sep. 16, 2016 10:32 a.m. EDT
News: Clinton says time away helped her ‘reconnect’ with why she’s running
Hillary Clinton is back on the campaign trail after a bout of pneumonia. On Wednesday, she released a letter from her doctor that said she is “fit to serve” as president. On Thursday, Donald Trump released his medical records from his longtime doctor, saying that he is healthy. Meanwhile, a new poll from CBS and The New York Times suggests that the race continues to tighten. Gwen Ifill reports.
Sep. 13, 2016 10:59 a.m. EDT
News: Questioning Clinton’s health transparency and Trump’s charitable giving
Amid questions about her health, Hillary Clinton has caused a stir with comments about Donald Trump supporters. Gwen Ifill talks to Susan Page of USA Today and Tamara Keith of NPR about Clinton’s privacy about her pneumonia diagnosis and a Washington Post investigation into Trump’s charitable contributions.
Sep. 09, 2016 5:59 p.m. EDT
News: Washington Week Extra: Colorado Edition -- What swing-state voters are watching 60 days before Election Day
Less than two months until voters head to the polls, what are the concerns on the minds of swing-state voters in Colorado? We're on the ground in Colorado Springs -- site of the U.S. Air Force Academy -- to find out. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump each proposed solutions for the heavily bureaucratic Veterans Administration this week.
Sep. 09, 2016 5:57 p.m. EDT
News: Washington Week in Colorado: Trump and Clinton debate national security as polls tighten
Labor Day has come and gone, and the general election is in full swing. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debated who would be a better commander in chief. In a back-to-back forum, the candidates discussed their plans for national security and attacked each other. They presented almost completely contrasting views on the military and veterans, and voters were able to directly compare them.
Sep. 02, 2016 3:56 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump visits Mexico and doubles down on immigration plan while Clinton fundraises and makes the case for American exceptionalism
Trump once again stole the campaign spotlight as he flew to Mexico for a meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto hours before delivering a hard-line immigration speech. Trump reitered his plan to have Mexico pay for a wall on the southern border, but Peña Nieto said he told Trump it won't happen. Clinton spent much of the week off the campaign trail raising money for a record-setting August.
Sep. 02, 2016 3:37 p.m. EDT
News: Rick Perry joins "Dancing with the Stars," McCain & Rubio win primaries and Trump & Clinton prepare to debate
Two-time presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has joined the cast of the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" in an effort to promote veterans' issues. Perry, who will compete against Olympians and actors, has reportedly only danced four times in public and is not that good. GOP Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Marco Rubio of Florida have survived primary challenges.
Aug. 30, 2016 11:36 a.m. EDT
News: Clinton and Trump are talking about minorities — but are they talking to them?
As summer winds down, the presidential campaign ramps up. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton highlighted racial issues this week, while Trump appeared to soften on immigration. Meanwhile, some swing states may be out of contention. For political analysis, Gwen Ifill speaks with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Stuart Rothenberg of the The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report.
Aug. 26, 2016 4:31 p.m. EDT
News: Trump and Clinton look ahead to debates, as Trump tries to catch up in fundraising
The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is just one month away, and both candidates have begun to prep. While Clinton's campaign sticks to a more traditional approach, Trump has reportedly abandoned past examples as he prepares to debate his Democratic rival.
Aug. 26, 2016 4:13 p.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton trade accusations of racism, Trump rethinks immigration and Clinton defends family foundation
The presidential race got personal this week as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton exchanged insults. In an attempt to reach out to minority voters, Trump labeled Clinton a "bigot," while she shot back with some of his own past controversial statements. The Republican nominee also "softened" his immigration proposals including his plan for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Aug. 19, 2016 4:29 p.m. EDT
News: Trump's link to Seinfeld, Bill Clinton's role as "First Dude," the future of Obamacare and voter ID laws
If Hillary Clinton takes the White House next year, Bill Clinton will become the first "First Dude." His role would be different than past first ladies, and there is discussion he may take charge of the economy. And how is Trump's new chief executive connected to 90s TV sitcom "Seinfield"? Bloomberg Businessweek's John Green has the scoop on Stephen Bannon.
