Jun 27 Watch 7:26 What to expect from the 2nd Democratic debate The race for the 2020 Democratic presidential campaign kicked into a new gear Wednesday with the first candidate debate. A second group of 10 candidates takes the stage Thursday night. Stu Rothenberg of “Inside Elections” and Lisa Desjardins join Judy… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 8:42 How Trump's support is faring in the wake of assault allegations, migrant children's care Although the presidency of Donald Trump has been marked by several scandals, they so far have not appeared to jeopardize his support with his enthusiastic base. Will that change with new details about an allegation he raped writer E. Jean… Continue watching
Jun 27 Fact check: Delaney's debate claim that 'Medicare For All' will shutter hospitals goes overboard By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News The potential impact of Medicare for All on hospitals is likely to be much more nuanced than the former U.S. representative made it out to be. Continue reading
Jun 27 Senate to vote on restricting Trump's authority to order military strikes By Lisa Mascaro, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The measure, which is not expected to pass, is being considered amid escalating tensions with Iran. Continue reading
Jun 27 House passes $4.6 billion border aid bill By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press The measure would ease a cash crunch at federal agencies that care for migrants who have flocked over the border in huge numbers seeking asylum. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Candidates face off in second night of 2020 Democratic debate By Alexandra D'Elia, Gretchen Frazee Ten 2020 Democratic presidential candidates will face off Thursday in the second night of debates hosted by NBC News. Continue reading
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