Oct 07 Watch 3:46 2020 Democrats roll out new policy proposals on paid family leave, corporate interest While some Democratic presidential candidates offered a chorus of tough words for President Trump from the campaign trail over the weekend, others, like Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Bernie Sanders, chose Monday to roll out new policy ideas. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 8:19 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Trump’s Ukraine call defense, Sanders’ heart health Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and NPR’s Tamara Keith join William Brangham to discuss the impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s actions related to Ukraine, whether the controversy hurts former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign, plus the political fallout… Continue watching
Oct 07 As impeachment looms, GOP revolts against Trump on Syria By Steve Peoples, Associated Press A chief Trump loyalist in Congress called the move "unnerving to the core." An influential figure in conservative media condemned it as "a disaster." And Trump's former top NATO envoy said it was "a big mistake" that would threaten the… Continue reading
Oct 07 McConnell splits with Trump on Syria pullout By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is opposing President Donald Trump's plan to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, a rare policy split between the Senate's top Republican and Trump. Continue reading
Oct 07 Sanders unveils plan to overhaul campaign financing By Associated Press The Vermont senator said Monday that as president he'd enact mandatory public financing laws for all federal elections and ban corporate donations for inaugural events. Continue reading
Oct 07 Warren aims to appeal to Republican strongholds By Will Weissert, Associated Press As she's rising in the polls and sitting on a fresh pile of campaign cash, Warren is also frequently hitting places where she might be less welcome. Continue reading
Oct 07 Harris says Iowa’s caucuses can prove she’s electable By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press "Iowans have the ability to show our country what can be, even if we've never seen it before," Harris said during an event on Iowa State University's campus. Continue reading
Oct 07 Pentagon and budget office subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry By Associated Press House Democrats have subpoenaed the Pentagon and White House budget office for documents on delay of military aid to Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: Trump signs trade deal with Japan The deal would win back for American farmers benefits they lost when Trump pulled out of a broader Asia-Pacific pact his first week in office. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: Immigration protesters disrupt speech from acting DHS head McAleenan By Colleen Long, Associated Press As Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan took the stage, a handful of protesters stood up and held large black banners, one read "Hate is Not Normal," and shouted out that children were under attack. Continue reading