Elizabeth Warren targets ultra-wealthy with 2-percent wealth tax to fund Medicare for All, free college
There may be three billionaires running for president but that hasn’t stopped many Democratic candidates from railing against the ultra-wealthy, especially Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts
Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.
Bloomberg axes company using prisoners for campaign calls
Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg cut ties with a contractor that used prisoners to make calls for his presidential campaign, he said in a statement Tuesday.
"Wine cave" owner responds to debate flare-up
The owner of the wine-cave at the center of the Democratic debate stage flare-up responded to being thrust into the spotlight.
Nevada union endorsements play key role in 3rd voting event of 2020 presidential primaries
Union endorsements from Nevada, the third voting event of the 2020 presidential primaries, play a key role as a stacked pool of candidates face off.
FACT CHECK: Examining claims from 2020 Democratic debate
Seven Democratic presidential contenders tangled Thursday night in the last debate of the year, hard on the heels of President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Buttigieg put on defensive at debate over pricey fundraisers
Campaign cash emerged as a new dividing line in the Democratic Party’s high-stakes primary fight on Thursday night as two leading White House hopefuls clashed over how best to beat back President Donald Trump's sprawling reelection campaign.
Who is Michael Bennet? A look at one of the many Democratic presidential hopefuls
Who is Michael Bennet? Here's a look at the Democratic presidential hopeful who has been a member of Congress since 2009.
7 Democrats to take stage in final presidential debate of 2019
Only a day after the House voted to impeach the president, Thursday’s debate in Los Angeles will underscore the concern for Democratic voters regarding who can beat Trump in November.
DNC draws criticism from 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who didn’t qualify for debate
The Democratic National Committee drew criticism from 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who didn’t qualify for the next debate on Thursday in Los Angeles.
President Trump threatens to bypass Commission on Presidential Debates
President Trump has made clear that he intends to participate in at least three general election debates, but is threatening to sidestep the nonprofit group charged with running them.
Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final debate of 2019
A deepening sense of volatility is settling over the Democratic Party's presidential primary election on the eve of the sixth and final debate of 2019. The seven candidates who remain are being forced to grapple with unprecedented distraction from Washington.
House Judiciary panel delays historic Trump impeachment vote
The House Judiciary Committee abruptly postponed a historic vote late Thursday on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, shutting down a divisive 14-hour session that dragged with sharp partisan divisions but had been expected to end with the charges being sent to the full House for a vote next week.
Doctor: Democrat Bloomberg, 77, is in 'outstanding health'
Michael Bloomberg is in “outstanding health,” but a letter from his doctor released Thursday notes that the 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate is receiving treatment for several medical conditions, including an irregular heartbeat.
Cory Booker expects to miss next debate but won't drop out
Cory Booker will remain in the Democratic presidential race even though he does not expect to qualify for next week's primary debate, he announced Thursday.
House Judiciary panel takes first steps toward impeachment vote
Democrats and Republicans on the panel used the prime-time hearing to make final arguments for and against impeachment.
Trump channels his inner Thanos in 'Avengers'-themed campaign video
The Trump War Room released a video that edits the head of Trump on the body of Thanos.
Can late entries into the 2020 presidential race find their footing with voters?
Two late entries to the Democratic race are threatening to shake things up and upend the entire primary system, less than three months before the first votes are cast.
Billionaires spending millions of own wealth running for president
If you’re a billionaire running for president, you can put your money where your mouth is.
Bernie Sanders announces $150B plan to expand broadband access
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America” while breaking up and better regulating monopolies he says currently limit access to drive up their profits.