Feb 07 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. Continue reading
Feb 07 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. Continue reading
Feb 07 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. Continue reading
Feb 07 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. Continue reading
Feb 06 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. Continue reading
Feb 06 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. … Continue reading
Feb 06 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. Continue reading
Feb 06 Do Iowa caucus winners become president? History shows mixed results. By Candice Norwood As history shows, it’s an open question how much influence the first nominating contest really has. Continue reading
Feb 06 Virginia lawmakers to debate assault weapon ban By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers in Virginia are set to try to advance legislation to ban assault weapons despite pushback from members of their own party. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 2:27 After impeachment acquittal, Trump's bitter feud with Pelosi continues On Thursday, President Trump declared victory, one day after his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial. He celebrated among supporters at the White House and claimed Democrats had conducted “corrupt” investigations. Hours earlier, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters at… Continue watching