Politico / Vanity Fair
Senior writer at Politico and Contributing Editor at Vanity Fair; author of An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties and the Battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Todd Purdum
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Can Clinton close the deal with millennials? Guest host Todd Purdum explores Hillary Clinton's challenges in wooing younger voters.
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Fifteen years later, teaching 9/11 as a lesson in history Guest host Todd Purdum discusses the legacy of the September 11 attacks, on the event of its 15th anniversary.
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A Heart-wrenching Week of Violence in America A sniper attack in Dallas left five officers dead and seven wounded after a peaceful protest against police shootings became a nightmare. To a nation already stunned by live video of the aftermath of a fatal police shooting of a motorist in Minnesota, the Texas massacre was one more stunning blow.
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New Doping Investigations Could Tarnish Olympic Gold We update the latest developments in the Russian Olympic doping scandal, and the potential impact on this summer's games in Brazil. We hear from experts on anti-doping efforts and Olympic history, and an American athlete who might win a medal if her Russian opponent is disqualified.
Left, Right & Center
Is It Time for the Presidential Candidates to Pivot to the Center? The Supreme Court hears immigration policy arguments and Hamilton stays on the $10 bill.
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The Battle for New York We assess the bitterly contested New York primary race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, and their latest hot-tempered debate.
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The Trump Effect on the Future of the Senate Thirty-four seats in the Senate are up for grabs in November – 24 of them now held by Republicans. Democrats need a net gain of just five to regain control of the chamber. What are their chances? We explore Donald Trump's impact on hotly contested Senate races around the country, in states from Illinois and Wisconsin, to Pennsylvania and New Hampshire.
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The Democratic Party: Divided Again Bernie Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton in Michigan yesterday. It's already being called, " One of the greatest upsets in modern political history ." That's not just from Sanders' campaign but respected pollsters -- now trying to figure out why they were so wrong. In advance of the voting, With another debate tonight in Miami, Democrats are figuring how to keep the party together as the battle goes on. Clinton's still likely to have the delegates needed to win the nomination. Can she avoid repeating the mistakes of past divided conventions?
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What’s Next for Candidates After Super Tuesday? The results of Super Tuesday are in and it looks like the beginning of the end for many second-tier presidential candidates. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton emerged as clear front-runners, and after last night, it’s going to be hard for any of their rivals to catch up. However, that doesn’t mean they’ll stop trying. Who will press on and who will be next to drop out?
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Hillary Clinton: Tough, Tested...Not Always Trusted Hillary Clinton, one of the world’s most famous people, the former Senator and Secretary of State has a resume designed for the White House. It also comes with a record that’s opened challenges from Republicans — and from the Left of her own party. We hear about feminism, civil rights, the trials of a First Lady and how a thick skin can become a liability as well as an asset.
Left, Right & Center
House Leadership, Gun Control and Saving Syria Republicans search for a new Speaker of the House.
Left, Right & Center
Carly Fiorina's Big Night Carly Fiorina's big night at the GOP presidential debate. Also, a Muslim teenager gets arrested for building a clock.
Which Way, L.A.?
Hillary Tries to Woo Hollywood Hillary Clinton's in LA and Beverly Hills today for fundraisers at breakfast, lunch and dinner. That sounds like business as usual, but the Citizens United decision by the US Supreme Court is forcing some changes. Todd Purdum has just opened a Los Angeles Bureau for the website Politico .
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When Is a Book Tour Not about a Book? Hillary Clinton's latest book won't be released until tomorrow, but excerpts have already been leaked, a million copies have been pre-sold and a "book tour" to every media market is under way – including an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer , scheduled to run tonight. One veteran reporter says of Hard Choices , it's all about "everything but the book." Todd Purdum is senior writer for Politico , contributing editor to Vanity Fair and author of a recent book about the Civil Rights Act, An Idea Whose Time Has Come . ABC US News | ABC Celebrity News
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What is Trump's plan for Middle East peace? On his first foreign tour, President Trump has promised "peace" between Israel and the Palestinians. Are there any details for re-starting talks that have been stalled for the past three years?
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Trump's new look at civil rights and global warming President Trump is reportedly ready to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. We look at the possible consequences. On the second half of the program, we hear about cuts in Obama-Era civil rights programs called for by the Trump Administration's first budget plan.
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Ex-FBI Director Comey tells his side of the story Today, former FBI Director James Comey came close to calling the President who fired him a liar. The White House denied the claim and called it insulting, but Republican Senators did not challenge Comey’s truthfulness. Many questions remain: did the President try to obstruct a federal investigation? Later, we’ll go behind the “velvet rope” for a look at 5-Star health care for the richest Americans.
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Will the Senate write a healthcare bill in secret? While Democrats and Republicans argue White House relations with Russia, another question is being decided behind closed doors: who gets help buying health insurance and who doesn't? We hear how the pros and cons are being shrouded in secrecy.