Dec 31 2020 candidate Deval Patrick hopes his charm can make up for late start By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Patrick's reputation is built on his charm and oratorical skills in groups big and small, an appeal that powered his surprise victory over more seasoned politicians in the 2006 Massachusetts governor's race. Continue reading
Dec 31 3 years in, no sign of Trump's replacement for Obamacare By Aamer Madhani, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press As a candidate for the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he would replace President Barack Obama's health care law with a plan of his own that would provide "insurance for everybody." Nearly three years after taking office, Americans… Continue reading
Dec 31 Trump says he'll sign first-step China trade deal on Jan. 15 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he'll be signing the first phase of a trade deal with China at the White House next month. Continue reading
Dec 30 Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden entertained the idea of choosing a Republican as a 2020 running mate as he campaigned Monday — though he conceded he didn't have anyone specific in mind. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 3:05 How 2020 Democrats are making their year-end push By Lisa Desjardins In the final weekend of the year, candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination traversed Iowa and New Hampshire to rally support for primary contests that are now only weeks away. The end of 2019 also comes with a fundraising… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 8:47 Susan Page and Domenico Montanaro on the decade in politics USA Today’s Susan Page and Domenico Montanaro of NPR join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including the outlook for 2020 Democrats not making it to the debate stage, campaign dynamics in Iowa and New Hampshire, how senators… Continue watching
Dec 30 Seeking Latinos' support in Florida, Democrats fight socialist tag By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press President Donald Trump and his allies have been hammering Democrats as leftists and anti-capitalists — knowing such labels call up images of corruption and poverty. Continue reading
Dec 30 Sanders' doctors say he's healthy enough for 'rigors of presidency' By Will Weissert, Associated Press Bernie Sanders suffered “modest heart muscle damage" during his October heart attack but has since been doing well and should be able to continue campaigning for president “without limitation," according to letters released Monday by his primary care physician and… Continue reading
Dec 30 Trump has revealed no single plan to replace all of Obamacare By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Nearly three years after taking office, Americans still are waiting for Trump’s big health insurance reveal. Continue reading
Dec 30 Mike Pompeo to visit Ukraine amid Trump impeachment proceedings By Matthew Lee, Associated Press As the Senate weighs options for a trial, Pompeo will depart Thursday on a five-nation tour of Europe and Central Asia. Ukraine will be the first stop on the trip, the State Department said Monday. Continue reading