Jun 27 Trump accuser’s friends say she told them about attack in the ’90s By Associated Press The women, both journalists who were friends with E. Jean Carroll, spoke publicly for the first time to The New York Times in a podcast. Continue reading
Jun 27 What to watch on the second Dem debate By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Debate night No. 2 marks the first time top-tier presidential candidates will confront one another in person over who is best fit to lead the Democratic effort to oust President Donald Trump in 2020. Continue reading
Jun 27 McConnell rejects Democrats’ demands to change $4.6 billion border funding bill By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press "We already have a compromise," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, citing the Senate bill, which passed Wednesday on a lopsided 84-8 vote. Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court forbids citizenship question on 2020 census By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court says the Trump administration's explanation for wanting to add the question was "more of a distraction" than an explanation. Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court says federal courts have no role in policing partisan gerrymandering By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In a decision that could reshape U.S. politics, the Supreme Court says federal courts have no role in policing partisan redistricting. Continue reading
Jun 27 ‘Medicare for All’ emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News, Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, health policies — ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices — were among the key issues the 10 hopeful candidates onstage used to help differentiate themselves. Continue reading
Jun 27 5 takeaways from the first 2020 Democratic debate By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The evening showed how difficult it is for candidates to break out in such a crowded field. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: 2020 Democrats bring Spanish to the debate stage By Associated Press Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke was the first presidential candidate to show off his Spanish language skills on the first night of the 2020 debate in Miami. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Inslee says next president will have last chance to address ‘climate crisis’ By Associated Press Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called his state's progress on the issue of climate change the "gold standard."… Continue reading
Jun 26 WATCH: What’s the greatest threat to the U.S.? 2020 candidates weigh in By Associated Press The 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls have given a range of answers including China, climate change and President Donald Trump. Continue reading