Jul. 01, 2016 4:30 p.m. EDT
News: Clinton's trust problem, Zika funding stalls in Congress, Benghazi Committee releases report and Supreme Court overturns corruption charges
In a Chicago speech this week, Hillary Clinton acknowledged her low polling numbers for honesty and trustworthiness among voters, and she set her sights on earning that trust. The legislative branch continued to engage in bitter partisan battles, as a funding bill to fight the Zika virus stalled in the Senate and the House Benghazi Committee released the findings of its years-long investigation.
Jul. 01, 2016 4:27 p.m. EDT
News: Trump and Clinton prep for conventions, terror in Turkey, and SCOTUS rules on abortion
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton gear up for their party's conventions as talk about potential running mates escalates.Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Clinton on the campaign trail. Will Warren attract progressive Democratic voters to Hillary? Plus, the Supreme Court -- still operating with just eight justices -- issues its most decisive decision on abortion in 25 years.
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 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. 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 9:03 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. 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.
Jun. 10, 2016 9:15 p.m. EDT
News: Trump's money machine, Clinton & Trump campaign styles, "Stop Trump" standstill and is Hillary Clinton too well known?
On the Webcast, The Wall Street Journal's Jeanne Cummings explains Donald Trump's fundraising machine for the general election. With his agreement with the RNC, he won't be able to control where most of the money goes. Plus, TIME's Michael Scherer explains the differences between the Clinton and Trump campaign organizations.
Jun. 10, 2016 9:12 p.m. EDT
News: The General Election Begins: Clinton clinches nomination, Obama endorses and Trump criticized by GOP leaders
Hillary Clinton made history this week becoming the first woman presumptive presidential nominee of a major political party. Her campaign also rolled out the endorsements of high-profile Democrats including President Obama and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Jun. 09, 2016 10:44 a.m. EDT
News: What political experts and historians think of Clinton’s unprecedented win
Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential historian Ellen Fitzpatrick and John Lawrence, former chief of staff to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
