Oct 16 What history tells us about Andrew Yang's universal basic income plan By Edwin Amenta, The Conversation Yang's plan is a direct echo of the Townsend Plan, the brainchild of another political novice who also believed that the solution to economic disruption and automation almost a century ago was to guarantee an income. Continue reading
Oct 16 Another man is arrested in probe of Giuliani associates By Tom Hays, Associated Press David Correia, 44, was named in an indictment with two Giuliani associates and another man arrested last week on charges they made illegal contributions to politicians and a political action committee supporting President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Oct 16 WATCH: Trump discusses defense spending, Turkey offensive during press conference By Associated Press Trump says Italy is only spending 1.1 percent of its gross domestic product on defense, short of a goal set by NATO allies of spending 2 percent. However, Trump also says Italy has agreed to purchase 90 "brand new beautiful… Continue reading
Oct 16 Sanders and Warren stockpile millions more than 2020 rivals By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have stockpiled millions more than their rivals, including former Vice President Joe Biden, who burned through money at a fast clip over the past three months while posting an anemic fundraising haul. Continue reading
Oct 16 5 takeaways from the Democratic debate By Daniel Bush Sen. Elizabeth Warren's emergence as a Democratic frontrunner made her a target during Tuesday's debate, as other candidates vied for attention in what polls suggest is becoming a two-way primary race between her and former Vice President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Oct 15 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar to endorse Bernie Sanders for president, according to his campaign By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president and will appear with him at a rally in her home district this weekend. Continue reading
Oct 15 AP FACT CHECK: Do candidates' claims in the Democratic debate hold up? By Associated Press Here's a look at how some of the 2020 candidates' claims from Westerville, Ohio, stack up with the facts. Continue reading
Oct 15 How old is too old to be president? 3 oldest Democratic candidates defend ability to do the job By Associated Press The three oldest candidates in the Democratic presidential field are facing questions over their age during October's 2020 Democratic debate. Continue reading
Oct 15 'Police violence is also gun violence,' Julian Castro says By Associated Press Castro was the first candidate on Tuesday's 2020 Democratic primary debate stage to raise last weekend's shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson, killed in Castro's home state of Texas after a neighbor called 911 requesting a welfare check on her Fort… Continue reading
Oct 15 Buttigieg tells Gabbard she's 'dead wrong' on earlier support of withdrawing troops from Syria By Associated Press Both South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard are military veterans. Continue reading