PBS News Hour - Politics

Recent policy changes at the United States Postal Service, combined with President Trump's false claims that fraud mars the integrity of voting by mail, have raised concerns over voting during the pandemic this fall. How can Americans be sure their votes will be received and counted? For our series "Ask us," Amna Nawaz talks to David Becker of the Center for Election Innovation and Research. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including reaction to the Democratic National Convention and Joe Biden's acceptance speech, what to expect from President Trump at the Republican National Convention next week and concerns about delays in U.S. mail service ahead of the election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Vice President Joe Biden has spent decades in public office. On Thursday night, he will finally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for president. We look back at Biden's personal story, fraught with tragedy and resilience, and his long political career as he arrives at this professional milestone. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of the goals of this year's Democratic National Convention is to unite a divided party. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was former Vice President Joe Biden's biggest challenger during the Democratic primaries, and some of his supporters have vowed not to support Biden. Sanders joins Judy Woodruff to discuss working with Biden on policy proposals and progressive representation at the DNC. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Vice President Al Gore is among the few people who know what it's like to deliver an acceptance speech for a major party's presidential nomination. In a year when we might not learn the results on Election Day, Gore has a unique perspective. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the DNC, his history with Joe Biden and why he believes Biden's climate platform is critical to "saving the future." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The third night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention featured the speeches from Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Pelosi, former president Barack Obama and vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris. Join the PBS NewsHour's Daniel Bush and Amna Nawaz for a recap of the night and what to watch for Thursday evening as Joe Biden takes the stage for his acceptance address. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Democratic National Convention concludes Thursday night. Delegates and the nation will hear from Joe Biden, the party's presidential nominee for 2020. His appearance follows a night when Biden's former boss, former President Barack Obama, and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, set the stage for the campaign. Amna Nawaz reports on Wednesday's events and previews the convention's finale. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday marks the final day of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, after a week of speakers, discussions and celebrations. To conclude the event, the party's presidential candidate, Joe Biden, will formally accept his nomination. But President Trump is wasting no time in criticizing Biden's policies. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest campaign news. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was one of several high-profile women to address the country Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention. The California Democrat shared her support for the Biden-Harris ticket -- and her concerns about President Trump. Pelosi joins Judy Woodruff to discuss her reaction to the first virtual convention, legislative action on the U.S. Postal Service and more.

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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker challenged Joe Biden for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination during the primary. On Thursday night, however, he'll tell the country why he supports his former rival. Booker joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his reaction to the first virtual convention, plus why he's excited about Biden's "bold" policy platform and intellectual curiosity. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders