Politics

Booker could end campaign if fundraising doesn't pick up

By Hunter Woodall, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Lagging in polling and fundraising, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker said Saturday he may end his run unless donations from supporters increase quickly.

Steak, beer and politics: 2020 Democrats descend on Iowa

By Alexandra Jaffe, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidates made a colorful and often loud pitch to Iowa Democrats at the Steak Fry fundraiser in Des Moines on Saturday as a new poll showed Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden in a close race in the state.

World leaders feel the heat in upcoming climate summit

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Saying humanity is waging war with the planet, the head of the United Nations isn't planning to let just any world leader speak about climate change at Monday's special "action summit."Only those with new, specific and bold plans can command…

The intersection of Trump, Ukraine and a whistleblower

By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

Very behind the scenes, a whistleblower from the intelligence community voiced urgent concern about a matter involving a conversation between Ukraine's leader and President Donald Trump. It's so hush-hush that even Democrats won't say all that they know, or suspect.

Trump heads to UN with long list of deals he's yet to close

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

President Donald Trump, a self-described deal-maker, is saddled with a long list of unresolved foreign policy deals he has yet to close heading into his U.N. visit this coming week.

Rep. Joe Kennedy formally announces US Senate campaign

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III formally declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Saturday, becoming the first member of the Kennedy political dynasty to run for the upper chamber of Congress from Massachusetts since Edward M. Kennedy in 1962.

Iran's Guard says ready for 'any scenario' amid U.S. standoff

By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press

Iran has denied involvement in the Sept. 14 attack on major oil sites in Saudi Arabia, which was initially claimed by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

Trump says he had 'perfectly fine' call with Ukraine leader

By Jonathan Lemire, Michael Balsamo, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said. Democrats condemned what they saw as a clear effort to damage a…

Shields and Brooks on the whistleblower complaint, Saudi oil attack

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including reports of a whistleblower complaint that might involve President Trump, the debate about whether a sitting president can commit…

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