PBS News Hour - Politics

As Democrats gear up for the third night of their convention, they are looking to clarify policy positions and emphasize the role of women in the party. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' upcoming historic speech, controversy over how much time has been allocated to progressive speakers and what to look for as Wilmington, Delaware, welcomes convention events. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Democrats are currently favored to maintain control of the House, but gaining a Senate majority is another matter entirely. The party would need to pick up three new seats if Joe Biden wins the presidency, and four if President Trump is reelected. The Democrat seen as the most vulnerable of those senators up for reelection is Alabama's Doug Jones, who joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the party.

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Donald Trump won the White House in 2016 by taking several key swing states that former President Barack Obama had won in 2008 and 2012, including Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Each of these is expected to be a battleground again this year. Democratic Reps. Debbie Dingell of Michigan, Tim Ryan of Ohio and Val Demings of Florida join Judy Woodruff to discuss their states' political landscapes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With tens of millions of Americans reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic, the future of the U.S. economy is on the minds of many. Both President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are seeking to convince voters they can revive the country. But what do their respective policies suggest? Paul Solman analyzes some of Biden's key economic proposals -- and how he would pay for them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention featured the official nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee as well as speeches from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former President Bill Clinton, professor and former second lady Jill Biden and others. As day three of the DNC gets underway, join the PBS NewsHour's Daniel Bush and Lisa Desjardins for a recap of night two and what to watch for Wednesday evening.

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Julian Castro of Texas was the youngest member of former President Barack Obama's Cabinet, in which he served as secretary of housing and urban development. Castro also ran for the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this year. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he believes Biden can "bring this country together" after President Trump's "shameful" handling of the coronavirus pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Al Franken was a U.S. senator from Minnesota -- a state that is a flashpoint for the nation's current movement for racial justice. Franken's departure from public office also came during a period of major U.S. social change, the MeToo movement. Now host of his own podcast, Franken joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump's handling of the pandemic and why Joe Biden would be a better leader. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Vice President Joe Biden will receive the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Tuesday night. The traditional delegate roll call vote, reimagined for this unprecedented virtual affair, will involve a blend of live and pre-recorded components. Speakers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former President Bill Clinton will emphasize a "Leadership Matters" theme. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention, delegates will officially nominate former Vice President Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate. Meanwhile, new developments in the ongoing saga over the U.S. Postal Service, with the postmaster general delaying some policy moves and President Trump saying he wants to add funding. Judy Woodruff talks to Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Senate Intelligence Committee has released the fifth and final report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. It concludes that the 2016 Trump campaign's contacts with Russia posed a grave national counterintelligence threat but offers no determination on whether the campaign deliberately worked with Russia to sway the election. Nick Schifrin joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders