Politics

Iowa Democrats extend deadline for candidates to request review of results

By Thomas Beaumont, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Following the party's release of new results late Thursday night, former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg leads Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by two state delegate equivalents out of 2,152 counted.

Appeals court dismisses Democrats’ lawsuit against Trump

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The lawsuit the court dismissed was filed by Democratic members of Congress in 2017. The court was not ruling on whether Trump violated the law.

5 questions ahead of New Hampshire’s Democratic debate

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Seven Democratic presidential candidates are scheduled to face off in a debate at 8 p.m. Friday.

How 2020 candidates plan to tax wealthy Americans more

By Steven Pressman, The Conversation

Here is a brief look at the tax plans of the top eight candidates in the polls and what economists think about them.

Former congressman Walsh ends 2020 GOP presidential bid against Trump

By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press

“I’m suspending my campaign, but our fight against the Cult of Trump is just getting started,” Walsh said in a tweet.

Democrats prepare for New Hampshire debate as urgency rises

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

The field has been shaken and reshaped by chaotic Iowa caucuses earlier this week, and Friday's debate in New Hampshire offers new opportunity and risk for the shrinking pool of White House hopefuls.

Auditor says more than $4 million stolen from Mississippi welfare funds

By Jeff Amy, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

Indictments issued Wednesday say $48,000 paid for a luxury drug rehabilitation program for a former pro wrestler.

Man shot in face by ICE officer during Brooklyn operation, say authorities

By Jim Mustian, Associated Press

The shooting comes amid an escalating dispute between the administration of President Donald Trump and New York City over its sanctuary policies. …

Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against journalist Glenn Greenwald

By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press

A judge in Brazil has dismissed accusations that U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for the press.