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November 26, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Supreme Court blocks New York’s limits on religious gatherings, Americans adapt to a dramatically
November 25, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump grants his former national security adviser a full pardon despite his guilty plea for
Blinken, State Department employees favor Dems with their political cash
Blinken’s contributions comprise part of a trend of State Department employees historically giving more cash to Democratic candidates than Republican
November 24, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden moves quickly on the transition to the White House, the troubling surge continues
November 23, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden announced several top cabinet positions, and the General Services Administration opened up the
November 22, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Sunday, November 22nd, another setback for the Trump administration as more states move to certify the
November 21, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Saturday, November 21, hospitalizations continue to climb as COVID-19 cases break more records, an expert explains
November 20, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Friday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden forges ahead with his transition to the White House as President Donald Trump
November 19, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, U.S. health experts express worry as coronavirus rages and holiday gatherings approach. Plus: The pandemic’s public
Unprecedented donations poured into 2020 state and federal races
Political donors gave far more money than ever before to candidates in 2020 state and federal races.
Press Release: Joint report reveals record donations in 2020 state and federal races
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2020 — In the wake of an election cycle that saw more political spending than ever before,…
November 18, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump and his allies continue to pursue legal challenges to the election, but Congress is
Self-financed candidates lose big despite massive investments
Even as self-financed candidates spend big in elections at all levels, their chances of winning remain low.
November 17, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, social media executives face a barrage of questions on Capitol Hill. Plus: What election workers think
McGrath launches super PAC to influence Georgia runoffs
After losing to Mitch McConnell in the Kentucky Senate race, Democrat Amy McGrath is spending her money further south, in
2022 Senate races already underway
Though fundraising for the 2022 elections may seem like it started early, it’s actually gearing up relatively late compared to
November 16, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, the pandemic continues to inflict suffering and sorrow across the U.S., but another drug company has
Prolific fundraising gives Pelosi the edge in speaker election
Amid turmoil within her caucus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not expected to face opposition when Democrats choose their leaders
November 15, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Sunday, November 15, a contentious transition in the White House as COVID-19 cases spike rapidly across
November 14, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Saturday, November 14, the latest on the presidential transition including plans for the Pentagon, COVID-19 cases
November 13, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Friday on the NewsHour, the coronavirus reaches crisis level in a rising number of states. Plus: Dr. Vivek Murthy on
Trump leaves 2024 door open with fundraising push
Trump created a new leadership PAC on Monday, which could begin to lay the groundwork for a potential 2024 bid.
November 12, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, coronavirus reaches staggering new heights in the U.S., with record levels of infections and hospitalizations. Plus:
Powerful lobbying groups congratulate Biden, reject Trump claims
With the exception of President Donald Trump and his GOP allies, pretty much everyone in Washington agrees Joe Biden is
November 11, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump makes his first public appearance since losing reelection to Joe Biden — and still
November 10, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden assures Americans that his transition team is moving forward despite President Trump’s unfounded
GOP challengers spent big in blue districts, lost bids for House seats
Despite shelling out millions and often making headlines, many GOP congressional candidates still lost in largely Democratic states.
November 9, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden is preparing for his administration, while a defeated President Trump refuses to concede.
November 8, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Sunday, November 8, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris call for unity in their
November 6, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Friday on the NewsHour, Americans await the result of the presidential election, as several states are still counting votes. Plus:
Campaign spending continues in Georgia Senate runoffs
Control of the Senate might boil down to Georgia’s two runoff elections, which will likely cost millions.
November 5, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, the outcome of the U.S. presidential election is unknown as states continue counting ballots. Plus: Election
Trump and Biden continue fundraising as they lawyer up for legal battle
Election Day has come and gone, but the most expensive presidential election is poised to become even pricier as the
GOP House candidates overcome fundraising deficits in toss-up races
Despite being significantly outraised by Democrats, many GOP candidates in toss-up House races held their own in 2020.
November 4, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the fate of the U.S. presidential election remains unknown as several states continue to count their
Senate Democrats raised record cash, but much went to losing candidates
Democratic Senate candidates raised unprecedented amounts of money, but large chunks of that money went to candidates who lost big
November 3, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Election Day 2020 has arrived, with Americans heading to the polls during a pandemic to choose
November 2, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, the hours before Election Day are ticking away, but the Trump and Biden campaigns continue to
Lindsey Graham gets more money from donors lacking disclosure than anyone else
Among all Senate candidates running in 2020, Sen. Lindsey Graham received the largest percentage of money from donors lacking full
November 1, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Sunday, November 1, the Biden and Trump campaigns make their final push before election day, COVID-19
Unprecedented numbers of Florida women donating to presidential candidates
Across party lines, Florida has seen a surge in the number of women contributing to candidates this election cycle.
October 31, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Saturday, October 31, PBS NewsHour Weekend is in North Carolina reporting on the issues the battleground
‘Dark money’ groups find new ways to hide donors in 2020 election
“Dark money” groups have poured more than $750 million into 2020 elections through ad spending and record-breaking contributions.
October 30, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump and Joe Biden converge on Wisconsin, a state setting records for COVID-19 infections and
Small donors give big money in 2020 election cycle
With Election Day nearly here, small-dollar donations continue to flow in record numbers on both sides of the aisle. The
‘Pop-up’ super PACs meddle in key races and hide donors from voters
Super PACs have spent tens of millions in the 2020 cycle influencing key races but not disclosing their sources of
October 29, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, President Trump and Joe Biden make campaign stops in the critical battleground state of Florida. Plus: