Aug 23 Billionaire, conservative donor David Koch dies at age 79 By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Together with David's older brother, Charles, the Kochs were best known for building a vast political network for conservative causes. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 2:22 As 2020 Democratic field shrinks again, rumors of a new GOP challenger for Trump By John Yang Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has become the third 2020 Democrat to drop out of the race, announcing he will pursue a third term as governor instead. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, who also recently ended his presidential campaign, says he… Continue watching
Aug 22 How background checks and ‘red flag’ gun laws work By Magan Crane Polls show Americans overwhelmingly support background checks for gun purchases and “red flag” laws that take guns away from people deemed at risk of harming themselves or others. But what are authorities actually checking? And which “red flags” can cost… Continue reading
Aug 22 Sarah Sanders heads to Fox News as a contributor By Associated Press The former White House press secretary will make her debut on "Fox & Friends" on Sept. 6. Continue reading
Aug 22 Harris and Sanders set for 2020 showdown in delegate-rich California By Michael R. Blood, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Both candidates are in the state this week to address Democratic Party leaders in San Francisco. Continue reading
Aug 22 Sanders’ $16 trillion climate plan builds on the Green New Deal By Juana Summers, Associated Press Sanders describes his plan as a "ten-year, nationwide mobilization centered on equity and humanity" that would create 20 million new jobs. Continue reading
Aug 22 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expected to announce run for 3rd term By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid on Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 22 Former Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper is running for Senate By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Hickenlooper, who dropped out of the presidential race earlier this month, becomes the immediate front-runner in a crowded Democratic field vying for the right to challenge Republican incumbent Cory Gardner. Continue reading
Aug 21 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee drops out of the presidential race By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Inslee had made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:01 What Trump is saying about gun control and American Jews President Trump spoke extensively with reporters outside the White House Wednesday, answering questions on gun policy, Russia, the economy and even birthright citizenship. Yamiche Alcindor, who was there in person, joins William Brangham to discuss key takeaways, including Trump’s alignment… Continue watching