Politics Jun 27 5 takeaways from the first 2020 Democratic debate The evening showed how difficult it is for candidates to break out in such a crowded field.
Politics Jun 24 How 2020 Democrats are trying to connect with black voters Most of the contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination attended South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s weekend fish fry. Clyburn is the highest-ranking black member of Congress, and his event is perceived as critical for connecting with voters of…
Politics Jun 18 Senate leaders agree on emergency border funding Senate Republicans and Democrats have reached a “deal in principle” for an emergency funding bill to address the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, including the care of detained families and children.
Politics Jun 17 All of the Mueller report’s major findings in less than 30 minutes When Robert Mueller broke his silence in May, his main point was that his long-awaited report spoke for itself. But the report is 448 pages long. So Lisa Desjardins and William Brangham decided to dig into what the findings say…
Politics May 30 History says the odds are against repeat presidential candidates like Biden and Sanders. Here’s why When political parties choose someone who many voters think “could have” or “should have” won the last time, they lose, according to data from the last three decades of U.S. elections.
Politics May 07 What happens if Attorney General Barr is held in contempt of Congress? What we know about contempt of Congress charges and how they've played out in the past.
Politics May 01 How a congressional freshman is learning to balance people and party Freshman GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman is now four months into his new job. Between the government shutdown and hearings over the Mueller report, he’s learning to balance life on the Hill with the needs of his Virginia constituents. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Apr 30 WATCH: William Barr testifies on Mueller report to Senate committee The attorney general's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to highlight the partisan schism around Robert Mueller's report and the Justice Department's handling of it. Watch live starting at 10 a.m. ET in our player.
Politics Apr 25 Where Biden stands on the issues in 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden is a Washington veteran who spent decades as a U.S. senator and is now on his third run for president. Here's where he stands on key issues.
Politics Apr 18 11 moments Mueller investigated for obstruction of justice Special counsel Robert Mueller ultimately did not reach a final conclusion on the topic, but his report presented multiple instances in which Trump’s actions were “capable of exerting undue influence over" the investigations.