PBS News Hour - Politics

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his newly chosen running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, made their campaign debut together Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware. On a stage that allowed for social distancing, they offered a unified vision for how they plan to defeat President Trump in November's election. Lisa Desjardins reports on the groundbreaking ticket's campaign message. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail Wednesday afternoon. At a joint appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, the two took the stage in front of reporters, but no supporters, to share their vision for defeating President Trump. Lisa Desjardins and Daniel Bush join Judy Woodruff to discuss the messaging and the delivery for this groundbreaking ticket.

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With less than three months until Election Day, most of the nation's attention has been focused on the presidential race. But more than 20 candidates who support a far-right conspiracy theory will be on the ballot for Congressional races in November. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Travis View, co-host of the "QAnon Anonymous" podcast.

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Many school districts across the country say they are not ready to bring students back for in-person learning due to the spread of COVID-19 in their communities. But President Trump continues to pressure them to reopen as normal, making the case for that approach at the White House again Wednesday. Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the risks. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Vice President Joe Biden has named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate in the presidential election. The presumptive Democratic nominee announced his decision in an afternoon email to supporters. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with the latest on how Biden issued the invitation, what Harris brings to the ticket and how her selection represents several historical firsts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

California Senator Kamala Harris solidified her national reputation during her campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. But for most of her career, she was a prosecutor. How have her personal background and professional trajectory led her to this moment, in which she becomes the first Black woman to join a major party presidential ticket? Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The choice of Senator Kamala Harris as former Vice President Joe Biden's running mate answers a question that has dominated the race for weeks. For analysis of what Harris will bring to the ticket, Judy Woodruff talks to Ian Sams, press secretary for Harris' own presidential campaign, and Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, an organization that advocates for women of color in politics. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After former Vice President Joe Biden chose California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, President Trump lost no time before attacking Harris. During an evening White House briefing, Trump repeatedly called Harris "nasty," portraying her as a radical leftist. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss that, Harris' political reputation and how she will hit the virtual campaign trail. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what to expect from former Vice President Joe Biden as he emerges into the convention spotlight, the potential for sexist criticism of Biden's running mate and the political consequences of failed pandemic relief talks for both Congress and President Trump. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Democrats and several Republicans have raised concerns over the four executive orders extending COVID-19 economic relief President Trump signed Saturday. While Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer called them "unconstitutional" and ineffective, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Lamar Alexander asserted Congressional power to legislate on these issues. POLITICO reporter Caitlin Emma joins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders