2020 elections

A person places his ballot in a tabulating machine as they vote in midterm election at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in East Lansing, Michigan, on November 6, 2018. Photo by Jeff Kowalsky/Reuters

Analysis: 12 percent of voters use paperless machines vulnerable to hacking

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addresses reporters after the weekly senate party caucus luncheons at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 23, 2019. Photo by: Eric Thayer/Reuters

Senate report: all 50 states were targeted by Russian interference ahead of 2016 elections

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday blocked a House-passed bill that would authorize $775 million to beef up state election systems. GOP leaders made the case that the Trump administration has already made great strides in protecting the vote…

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Biden focuses on Trump in Philadelphia speech

With 23 Democrats in the race for their party’s presidential nomination, former Vice President Joe Biden is the most recognizable name. But Biden used a campaign kick-off speech in Philadelphia to focus on President Trump and not on his Democratic…

By PBS NewsHour

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro participates in the She the People Presidential Forum in Houston, Texas, on April 24, 2019. Photo by Loren Elliott/Reuters

Universal pre-K is at the center of Julián Castro’s education plan

Castro's newly unveiled education plan calls for tuition-free higher education, universal prekindergarten and raising teacher pay.

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Karen Handel, Republican candidate for Georgia's 6th Congressional District, makes an appearance before supporters prior to giving her acceptance speech at her election night party at the Hyatt Regency at Villa Christina in Atlanta, Georgia, June 20, 2017. Handel lost the seat in 2018. Photo by Bita Honarvar/Reuters

House GOP looks to women, minorities as 2020 challengers

Top Republicans are seeking just the right candidates to help them recapture the House after Democrats took control with most diverse majority in history.

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Klobuchar releases $100 billion substance abuse, mental health plan

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

The plan includes funding for early intervention of mental health disorders, a national suicide prevention campaign, and better access to opioid addiction treatment.

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet announces 2020 presidential bid

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Bennet is a former head of Denver Public Schools who has carved out a reputation as a policy-oriented moderate.

How Cory Booker sees himself standing out from the crowded 2020 field

By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman

Sen. Cory Booker is just one of 20 Democratic presidential candidates so far. How does he distinguish himself from his robust competition? Judy Woodruff sits down with Booker to discuss his combination of executive and legislative political experience, being pragmatic…

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Some 2020 Democrats work with GOP more than you might think

By Elana Schor, Associated Press

Despite running on unapologetically liberal platforms, many of the Democrats seeking the 2020 presidential nomination have worked with Republicans on a host of issues.

WATCH: Biden kicks off his campaign with first rally in Pittsburgh

In his first public rally as presidential candidate, the former vice president accused President Donald Trump of abusing the powers of his office and ignoring everyone but his political base. He also argued that strengthening unions and promoting social and…