May 02 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. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 8:00 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… Continue watching
Apr 29 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. Continue reading
Apr 29 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… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 4:22 How money is influencing the Democratic presidential field By PBS NewsHour Joe Biden raised $6.3 million on his first day of campaigning, surpassing his fellow Democratic candidates, and Congress will return to work on Monday amid growing tensions in the aftermath of the release of the Mueller report. Special correspondent Jeff… Continue watching
Apr 26 Presidential hopeful Cory Booker offers plan to address environmental inequality By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Democratic presidential candidate says it's time to overhaul environmental policies that unfairly disadvantage minority and impoverished communities. Continue reading
Apr 26 Biden says he didn’t treat Anita Hill badly By Associated Press During an interview on ABC's "The View," Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he doesn't think he mistreated Anita Hill in 1991. Continue reading
Apr 26 What motivated Joe Biden to run for president By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Aides, friends and advisors say Biden was spurred on by Trump's response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 8:42 After Mueller revelations, how to protect election integrity in 2020 Although the Mueller report concluded Russia intervened in the 2016 election in a “sweeping and systematic fashion," the Trump administration has at times downplayed the interference, as well as 2020 election security. Judy Woodruff asks former Homeland Security official Juliette… Continue watching
Apr 24 White presidential candidates face ‘woke litmus test’ on race By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press In a field celebrated for its historic racial and gender diversity, white Democratic candidates are talking about systemic racism and white privilege. Continue reading