May 20 Watch 2:57 How 2020 Democrats are reacting to state abortion restrictions By Amna Nawaz On the campaign trail, 2020 Democrats condemned a new Alabama law that bans abortion even in cases of rape and incest. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., called the measure, as well as other recent state efforts to restrict abortion, “blatantly unconstitutional.”… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 9:32 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on 2020 Rust Belt stakes, abortion laws NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including restrictive new state abortion laws and whether they align with public sentiment, evolution within the Democratic Party on education… Continue watching
May 20 2020 candidate Bennet proposes $1 trillion climate change fund By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet wants to set aside about one-third of U.S. lands and ocean territory for conservation and reach net-zero U.S. emissions by midcentury. Continue reading
May 20 Harris wants to fine companies for gender pay disparities By Associated Press Under Kamala Harris' plan, companies that fail to achieve an equal pay certification would be fined 1 percent of their profits for every 1 percent wage gap. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 6:58 Tulsi Gabbard on why she wants to prioritize foreign policy By Judy Woodruff After serving two tours of duty in the Middle East, Tulsi Gabbard became one of the first female combat veterans elected to Congress when she won her bid to represent Hawaii in 2012. Now the representative is one of 23… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 11:26 Elizabeth Warren on why we should tax the ultra-rich to fund education By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray There are now 23 Democrats vying for their party's presidential nomination in 2020, but Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was among the first to enter the race. Amid the crowded field, Warren has distinguished herself for her detailed policy proposals. She… Continue watching
May 15 Bernie Sanders focuses on Joe Biden as his favorite foil By Juana Summers, Associated Press Bernie Sanders is quick to slam Joe Biden's stance on free trade deals, the Iraq War and climate change, and his campaign sends fundraising appeals the subject line: "Joe Biden."… Continue reading
May 14 Warren turns down Fox News televised town hall By Elana Schor, Associated Press Warren slammed the network as "a hate-for-profit racket that gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracists."… Continue reading
May 14 Montana Governor Bullock enters 2020 Democratic presidential race By Bill Barrow, Matt Volz, Associated Press Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Mont. joins an already crowded field of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 2:46 How 2020 Democrats are balancing policy with personal connection Former Vice President Joe Biden has built a sizeable lead over his 2020 Democratic counterparts. But his competition has been hitting the campaign trail hard as well, releasing policy proposals to address the opioid crisis and restructure public education, among… Continue watching