Jul. 29, 2016 9:19 p.m. EDT
News: Hillary Clinton makes history as Democratic nominee and the general election strategy begins
Hillary Clinton declared a "moment of reckoning" for America when she became the first woman to accept the Democratic nomination for president, effectively kicking off the general election campaign. And the slickly-produced Democratic Convention speakers tried to undercut Republican nominee Donald Trump's credibility with voters.
Jul. 22, 2016 6:46 p.m. EDT
News: Washington Week in Philadelphia: Trump accepts Republican nomination and Clinton prepares for DNC
The Republican National Convention ended with Donald Trump accepting the Republican Party's nomination for president, but was Trump able to successfully reframe his message to broaden his appeal before the general election? Meanwhile, the Democrats are preparing for their nominating convention in Philadelphia, and nominee-to-be Hillary Clinton makes her VP pick.
Jul. 20, 2016 11:01 a.m. EDT
News: How Donald Trump rose from real estate scion to TV ‘boss’
Just as Donald Trump was finishing business school, he set his sights on showbiz, investing in a Broadway production. But when that failed, he retreated to the family business of real estate, where he found success (as well as bankruptcy), climbed New York’s social ladder and courted controversy. Gwen Ifill explores the career path that led Trump to pursue the Oval Office.
Jul. 19, 2016 11:18 a.m. EDT
News: Donald Trump’s coronation week as GOP standard-bearer begins
The first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland was action-packed. What can we expect to see Monday night? Rachel Martin of NPR reports from the convention floor, while Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff talk with Kellyanne Conway, an advisor to Indiana Gov. MIke Pence, presumptive vice presidential nominee.
Jul. 19, 2016 11:17 a.m. EDT
News: Trump’s GOP opponents get nowhere fast at convention
On the opening day of the Republican National Convention, Trump forces beat back efforts to knock the candidate from the nomination, confirming this is the party of Trump. Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff talk to syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New York Times columnist David Brooks and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report.
Jul. 19, 2016 11:15 a.m. EDT
News: All about Donald Trump’s early years, from troubled teen to military academy and business school
Gwen Ifill launches the NewsHour”s series on Donald Trump’s life and times, from a decision to shun alcohol, to military academy and eventually business school. Trump’s developer dad Fred was his biggest influence, and his work with his dad laid the groundwork for his executive career.
Jul. 15, 2016 9:06 p.m. EDT
News: Washington Week in Cleveland: Candidates respond to terror attack, Trump names Pence as VP and Sanders endorses Clinton
The 2016 campaign has once again shifted to threat of terrorism and how the candidates respond to a major attack. Just days before the Republican National Convention meets in Cleveland to officially nominate Donald Trump as the GOP nominee, Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate. And Hillary Clinton won the endorsement of her one-time rival Bernie Sanders.
Jul. 08, 2016 9:19 p.m. EDT
News: Trump's veepstakes and longtime Florida congresswoman indicted on fraud charges
With just 10 days until the Republican National Convention, our panel discusses who Donald Trump might tap as his vice presidential running mate. Trump "prizes loyalty and flattery" which has fueled speculation about Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie, two Republicans who have been on the campaign trail with Trump. Two senators withdrew from consideration this week.
Jul. 08, 2016 9:18 p.m. EDT
News: Fatal shootings revive questions of race and policing, FBI closes Clinton email probe and Trump meets with GOP Congress
Five police officers were killed in a sniper attack in Dallas during a protest following two police shootings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana this week, and political leaders were once again trying to respond to the tragedy. But action in Congress remains unlikely. Plus, FBI Director James Comey recommended no charges for Hillary Clinton in use of a private email server.
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.