This September 2014 photo shows supporters of campaign finance reform as they listen to members of Congress discuss a reform proposal outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Super PACs can raise unlimited amounts of money from companies, unions, association and individuals. They can spend this money any way they choose, for or against a candidate, but are prohibited from directly coordinating with the candidate. In the 2012 presidential race, super PACs mostly spent their money on ads, but this time around super PACS are likely to be taking on many more of the functions of the campaign itself. This possible development is one that raises new questions about the influence of deep pocket donors in political campaigns. A look at what money can and probably will be buying in the 2016 campaign.
Menopause. Once a taboo topic, the "m" word is having a moment – among celebrities, in the media, and in Washington, where President Biden recently signed an order that supports research into women's health. Dr. Sharon Malone says it's about time, and explains why understanding "the change" is critical for a woman's ability to get – and stay -- healthy.
Donald Trump regularly ends his rallies with prayer. He has repeatedly compared himself to Jesus. And last week he started selling a version of the Bible. Robert P. Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute weighs in on Trump’s growing embrace of Christianity.
Donald Trump has made cognitive ability a central issue of the presidential race. But he rarely talks about his own family's experience with dementia. The Washington Post's Michael Kranish on Fred Trump Senior's Alzheimer's disease and what voters deserve to know about a candidate's mental fitness.
Donald Trump faces a cash crunch as he struggles to pay more than half a billion dollars in legal fines. Edward Luce is U.S. editor and columnist for The Financial Times. He joins Diane to break down Trump's money problems and what these penalties could mean for him and his candidacy.