Episodios

  • Trump's one-time Republican rivals make peace and urge the party to unite

    Trump's one-time Republican rivals make peace and urge the party to unite
    Jul 17 2024
    The stage at the Republican National Convention belongs to JD Vance Wednesday night as he will headline the evening and accept his party's nomination for vice president. Tuesday night belonged to Donald Trump's one-time rivals in the bruising primary race, making peace with the nominee and urging the party to put aside its differences. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • JD Vance's political views and how they have shifted in recent years

    JD Vance's political views and how they have shifted in recent years
    Jul 17 2024
    Republican vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is a one-time critic of former President Trump who has turned into a fierce defender. Geoff Bennett discussed Vance's views and how they've shifted with David Weigel, a national political reporter for Semafor who's covered JD Vance for years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Fact-checking right-wing claims about election security and noncitizens voting

    Fact-checking right-wing claims about election security and noncitizens voting
    Jul 17 2024
    Speakers at the Republican convention have repeated falsehoods that Democrats are rigging the election and that non-citizens will vote in November. That claim is just one of many conspiracy theories about the security of America's election system that are being spread in the lead up to November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • The key Senate and House races races that could shift the balance of power in Congress

    The key Senate and House races races that could shift the balance of power in Congress
    Jul 17 2024
    While the battle at the top of the ticket has dominated the news this election cycle, there are key down-ballot races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. The majorities in the House and Senate are razor-thin with Republicans in the House leading by five seats and Democrats in the Senate holding on by only two seats. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett discussed more with Amy Walter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Republicans try to fire up voters while calling for unity in wake of assassination attempt

    Republicans try to fire up voters while calling for unity in wake of assassination attempt
    Jul 16 2024
    The second night of the Republican National Convention will feature former South Carolina governor, and runner-up in this year's GOP primary, Nikki Haley. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor with a closer look at the start of the week in Milwaukee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • RNC chair on Trump's convention appearance: 'It is a miracle that he's here'

    RNC chair on Trump's convention appearance: 'It is a miracle that he's here'
    Jul 16 2024
    The first night of the Republican National Convention featured former President Donald Trump's first public appearance since he was nearly killed. Amna Nawaz spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley about Trump's appearance and the selection of JD Vance as his running mate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 m
  • Democratic leaders call for New Jersey Sen. Menendez to resign after conviction

    Democratic leaders call for New Jersey Sen. Menendez to resign after conviction
    Jul 16 2024
    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a federal corruption trial. The prominent Democrat was accused of abuse of power and enriching himself and associates. Just minutes after the verdict was delivered, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer again called for his fellow Democrat to step down immediately. William Brangham discussed more with Ry Rivard of Politico. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Rep. D'Esposito says Republicans are 'embracing the youth' with Vance on ticket

    Rep. D'Esposito says Republicans are 'embracing the youth' with Vance on ticket
    Jul 16 2024
    A number of candidates and lawmakers up for reelection are slated to speak Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito of New York is a former police officer and his reelection is key to Republican efforts to maintain the House majority. The congressman joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss his message. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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