Sep 03 Democrats still divided on future of party as 2020 race enters next phase By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Nine months into the first year of the 2020 campaign season, Democrats are no closer to resolving the big questions dividing their party by race, generation and ideology than they were on the day of Trump's inauguration. Continue reading
Sep 03 Biden fundraises from lobbyists despite pledge By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The roughly $200,000 Biden has accepted from employees of major lobbying firms is far more than any of his rivals has received, according to a review of campaign finance data by The Associated Press. Continue reading
Sep 03 Pence aide defends stay at Trump property in Ireland By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Pence's chief of staff said the decision to stay at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg was made at Trump's "suggestion" and that Pence and his entourage will not be staying for free, but that Pence's office followed official protocol… Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 2:21 2020 Democrats add gun safety to Labor Day campaign agenda By Lisa Desjardins This Labor Day, several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates appeared more focused on gun safety than the holiday’s typical topics of unions, wages and jobs. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Amy Klobuchar blasted Republicans for lack of action on… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 7:11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on 2020 labor vote, Texas shooting reaction NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s attacks on unions and how 2020 Democrats are courting this crucial voting bloc, the status of gun… Continue watching
Sep 02 Mattis won't weigh in on Trump's leadership fitness By Ali Rogin Mattis served for two years in the top job at the Pentagon, helping craft and implement Trump administration decisions such as a troop surge in Afghanistan, a ban on transgender military members, and airstrikes against Syria’s Assad regime, following its… Continue reading
Sep 02 Texas governor says guns must be kept from criminals By Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says the criminal history of a man who killed seven people in West Texas this weekend means "we must keep guns out of criminals' hands."… Continue reading
Sep 02 AP fact check: Trump's bluster on hurricanes, guns, economy By Hope Yen, Seth Borenstein, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Facing another deadly mass shooting, President Donald Trump is deflecting on gun control. Continue reading
Sep 01 Latest U.S., Chinese tariff hikes take effect in trade war By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press The latest tariff increases could affect the prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consumer items in advance of the holiday shopping season. Continue reading
Aug 31 AP fact check: Trump's swipe at Puerto Rico, G-7 comments By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press President Donald Trump presented a distorted picture of the auto industry, told a fanciful story about Iran duping Barack Obama and took a misinformed swipe at Puerto Rico just as its residents braced for a catastrophe that didn’t come. Continue reading