Aug 27 Watch 6:26 Could Trump really host the next G-7 at one of his own properties? The G-7 summit that just concluded was held in coastal France, but the U.S. will be hosting the next meeting -- and President Trump has suggested his Miami golf resort as a possible venue. The remark immediately drew questions and… Continue watching
Aug 27 Biden says racism in the U.S. is institutional, a 'white man's problem' By Juana Summers, Errin Haines, Associated Press Taking aim at incendiary racial appeals by Trump, Biden said in an interview with a small group of reporters that a president's words can "appeal to the worst damn instincts of human nature," just as they can move markets or… Continue reading
Aug 27 Democrats spend big to draw small-dollar donors and make debate stage By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press A handful of Democratic White House hopefuls are racing against time to qualify for upcoming debates, trying desperately to meet the donor and polling targets. Continue reading
Aug 27 GOP likely to create hurdles for Trump primary challengers By Will Weissert, Associated Press "Never Trump" Republicans who plan to compete with Trump for the GOP nomination could face serious opposition from within their own party. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:14 How is the Democratic fundraising fight shaping the 2020 race? In the wake of two departures from the 2020 Democratic field, it’s likely that only half of the remaining candidates will meet both polling and donor requirements for the next round of debates. But it’s no coincidence that the top… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 8:43 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what's different about 2020 fundraising NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including recent poll and fundraising numbers for the remaining 2020 Democrats, whether former Rep. Joe Walsh can mount a serious… Continue watching
Aug 26 'It's the way I negotiate.' Trump brushes off concerns about China trade By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday defended the way he is trying to squeeze a trade deal out of China, saying it's what worked for him in business. Continue reading
Aug 26 GOP Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin is resigning By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Duffy said he recently learned that his ninth child, who is due in October, has a heart condition and "will need even more love, time, and attention due to complications."… Continue reading
Aug 26 Ex-Arizona sheriff Arpaio running to get his job back By Associated Press Republican Joe Arpaio announced his 2020 campaign for Maricopa County sheriff on the anniversary of his pardon in 2017 from Trump on the misdemeanor contempt of court conviction for disobeying an order to stop the immigration patrols. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 6:33 G-7 leaders push back against Trump at this year's summit After a contentious meeting with some of the world's wealthiest democracies last year, President Trump on Sunday made a volley of comments at the 2019 G-7 summit in France, on everything from the trade war with China to Brexit to… Continue watching