Simon Marks
Simon Marks - US Political Correspondent
America is about to vote for its 45th President and Commander in Chief. After months of vitriol and animosity it will be down to the public to decide whether it will be the first woman in the oval… Audio
US election tightens: just five days to go
The latest New York Times polling showing the radce for the White House is tightening, with a narrowing lead for Hillary Clinton - just 5 days from the election. Audio
Obama lashes out at FBI's renewed investigation
President Obama has attacked the FBI's renewed investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of emails while she was Secretary of State. Audio
Obama doesn't believe FBI is trying to influence elections
President Obama does not believe the FBI is trying to influence the elections by its suprise announcement it's taking a fresh look at Hillary Clinton's emails. Audio
Clinton on back foot after FBI announcement
Fresh FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton emails throws US presidential election into disarray. Simon Marks in Washington has the latest. Audio
Simon Marks - Clinton vs the FBI
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is demanding that the FBI release more details about a new batch of emails they're reviewing that regards her handling of classified information while she was… Audio
Hillary Clinton 12 points ahead as US election looms
With just two weeks to go before the US election day a new poll puts Donald Trump's rival Hillary Clinton as much as 12 points ahead. US correspondent Simon Marks reports. Audio
US correspondent Simon Marks on the last presidential debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have faced off in their final presidential debate, in Las Vegas. Checkpoint speaks to correspondent Simon Marks about the debate. Video, Audio
High stakes in Las Vegas for presidential debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton go head to head in the gambling capital, Las Vegas, in the final presidential debate. Our correspondent Simon Marks is there. Audio
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump counting down to final debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are counting down the hours to their final presidential debate of the US election campaign. Audio
Clinton widens lead over Trump in polls
Hillary Clinton widens her lead over Donald Trump in national polls but Mr Trump is staying close in key swing states. Simon Marks in Washington DC has the latest. Audio
'Dark, bitter and vicious' - the verdict on second debate
Donald Trump's trouble continues after the second Presidential debate, as Speaker of the House Paul Ryan tells Republican lawmakers that he will no longer defend Mr Trump and will instead focus on… Audio
Correspondent Simon Marks analyses second presidential debate
Correspondent Simon Marks joins Checkpoint from St Louis, to discuss the latest presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Video, Audio
Clinton V Trump in Second Televised Debate
We preview the second debate, which comes amid calls from Republicans for Trump to stand aside. Audio
Republicans in chaos in lead up to second debate
Donald Trump's presidential campaign is in turmoil after a video surfaces in which Mr Trump makes crude comments about women. Some senior Republicans pull their support but Trump is vowing to fight… Audio
Vice presidential hopefuls to square off in only debate
Vice-presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine face off in their only debate today. Our correspondent Simon Marks says both will have to answer awkward questions in defence of their boss. Audio
US vice-presidential candidates to go head to head
The two men seeking the US Vice Presidency will go head to head in a TV debate tomorrow. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks explains who they are and why they would want the job. Audio
Trump, Clinton campaigns react to tax documents leak
Revelations about Donald Trump's apparent success in avoiding federal income tax for nearly 20 years are being brushed off by his diehard supporters as a sign of his acumen. Our correspondent in… Audio
The aftermath of last night's US presidential debate
The fallout from last night's US presidential debate continues for Donald Trump, while Hillary Clinton continues campaigning. Our correspondent Simon Marks was at the debate. Audio
US correspondent Simon Marks analyses the Presidential debate
US correspondent Simon Marks was at the debate between US Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. He joined Checkpoint from Hofstra University. Video, Audio