Politics

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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."…

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.

WATCH: Warren on why the economy isn't working for everyone

By Associated Press

Sen. Elizabeth Warren started off the first Democratic presidential debate by saying the economy is working well for those at the top but not for struggling Americans.

WATCH: Castro and O'Rourke spar over decriminalizing border crossings

By Associated Press

In the 2020 Democratic presidential debate, Julián Castro attacked fellow Texan Beto O'Rourke for not supporting fully decriminalizing the act of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Fact check: Night 1 of the 2020 Democratic presidential debate

By PolitiFact staff

The Democrats who want to challenge Donald Trump for the presidency took the stage for the first debate of the presidential primary of the 2020 election cycle. Here is a fact check of their remarks.