Politics

Bernie Sanders' campaign to request recount of Iowa caucuses

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign plans to ask for a partial recount of the Iowa caucus results after the state Democratic Party released results of its recanvass that show Sanders and Pete Buttigieg in an effective tie.

Here's who just received clemency from Trump

By Courtney Vinopal

Of the 11 individuals, many are notable figures, and some have ties to the president or his associates.

How unusual are Trump's pardons and DOJ criticism? 2 former judges weigh in

On Tuesday, President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of 11 people he said had served enough time or been treated unfairly. The moves come as the president has sharply criticized the Department of Justice for its handling of the…

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How 2020 Democrats are faring in new national poll

Six Democratic presidential candidates will debate Wednesday night in Nevada, with a new face joining onstage. Michael Bloomberg will participate for the first time this primary cycle, as scrutiny over his record intensifies. Lisa Desjardins reports on the candidate's efforts…

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Why Trump's outreach to black voters is raising ethical questions

President Trump is appealing to black voters ahead of November’s general election, touting his economic record and arguing Democrats haven’t delivered for African American communities. But some of his methods, and those of his supporters, have drawn scrutiny. Judy Woodruff…

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Macron to limit teacher exchanges to control how Islam is taught in France

By Sylvie Corbet, Jean-Francois Badias, Associated Press

Macron said Tuesday that the government wants to combat "foreign interference" in how Islam is practiced and organized in secular France.

Trudeau urges patience, warns against using force against pipeline protestors

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Demonstrators have set up blockades in British Columbia and Ontario in solidarity with opponents of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project that crosses the traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in northwestern British Columbia.

After learning of Whitey Bulger LSD tests, juror has regrets

By Michael Rezendes, Associated Press

Janet Uhlar's regret stems from dozens of letters Bulger wrote to her from prison. In some, he describes his unwitting participation in a secret CIA experiment with LSD called MK-ULTRA.

Trump pardons Edward DeBartolo Jr., ex-49ers owner

By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal. DeBartolo Jr. built the San Francisco 49ers' 1980s-1990s dynasty.