Sep 13 Watch 4:22 Where 2020 Democrats agreed during longer debate — and where they clashed By Lisa Desjardins On Thursday night, the top 10 Democratic presidential candidates faced off on a debate stage for the first time, in Houston. The extended debate duration -- three hours instead of two -- enabled longer, more in-depth policy explanations. For the… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch 13:28 Shields and Brooks on Democratic debate, Bolton’s departure Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the third Democratic debate of the 2020 presidential campaign, results of the special congressional election in North Carolina, the… Continue watching
Sep 13 Determined to prove age is not an issue, Biden pledges to release medical records By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The issue spilled into the open Thursday, when 44-year-old Julián Castro used the third Democratic primary debate to suggest during a health care discussion that Biden was confused about his own proposals. Continue reading
Sep 13 5 takeaways from the Democratic debate By Daniel Bush Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts mostly avoided attacking each other, taking some of the fizz out of what had been billed as the first major showdown of the primary… Continue reading
Sep 12 Beto O’Rourke’s vow to ban certain weapons draws praise from debate rivals By Will Weissert, Associated Press In the wake of the El Paso shooting, O'Rourke has remade his presidential bid. But praise from his presidential rivals may indicate that they no longer see him as a serious threat. Continue reading
Sep 12 Houston debate highlights importance of HBCUs in Democratic politics By Errin Haines, Associated Press Thursday's presidential debate wasn't just an opportunity for the leading Democratic candidates to make their case to voters. It was also a chance to highlight Texas Southern University and the role of historically black colleges and universities heading into 2020. Continue reading
Sep 12 Biden takes most fire in Democratic debate in Houston By Associated Press Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro was the most explicit in arguing it was time for a new generation. Continue reading
Sep 12 Democratic candidates debate fixes for U.S. education By Associated Press Several candidates, including Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, advocated for raising teacher salaries. Continue reading
Sep 12 AP fact check: 2020 Democrats debate in Houston By Associated Press Here's a look at how some of their claims stack up with the facts. Continue reading
Sep 12 Trump mocks Democrats, vows new tax cut in trip to Baltimore By Kevin Freking, Juana Summers, Associated Press Trump spoke to House Republicans attending an annual retreat in a hotel on Baltimore's waterfront, a friendly audience of legislators whose political futures are closely tied to how well he performs in next year's election. Continue reading