Feb 19 Bill to cut greyhound racing funds rejected in West Virginia By John Raby, Associated Press Opponents have said the bill would doom an industry that provides up to 1,700 jobs. Gov. Jim Justice vetoed similar legislation in 2017. Continue reading
Feb 19 In South Carolina, Sanders could get a boost from billionaire Steyer By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Steyer has been courting black voters in the state and has spent tens of millions on ads. That could siphon support from Biden, creating an opening for Sanders. Continue reading
Feb 19 Super PACs support Warren, Klobuchar whether they like it or not By Sara Burnett, Associated Press A super PAC may raise and spend unlimited amounts of money, including from corporations and unions, to campaign independently for candidates for federal office. … Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Former Gov. Blagojevich praises Trump from Chicago home after release By Michael Tarm, Associated Press Blagojevich landed at O'Hare airport hours after walking out of a Colorado prison where he served eight years, promising to work for judicial and criminal justice reform while maintaining his innocence. Continue reading
Feb 19 Despite Iowa missteps, most Americans not worried about election security By Laura Santhanam There are some things Americans still agree on: the economy and election security, according to the latest poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist. Continue reading
Feb 18 Trump delivers on water pledge for wealthy California farmers By Ellen Knickmeyer, Adam Beam, Associated Press Conservation groups say they fear the changes will deplete water supplies and speed extinction of endangered native fish. The administration denies that. Continue reading
Feb 18 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. Continue reading
Feb 18 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. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 11:05 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… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 6:52 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… Continue watching