May 13 Warren says she’d appoint former teacher as education secretary By Elana Schor, Associated Press Sen. Elizabeth Warren's promise to appoint a former teacher to the top education post if she becomes president came as she jabbed President Donald Trump's education secretary, Betsy DeVos, who has no teaching experience. Continue reading
May 13 Universal pre-K is at the center of Julián Castro’s education plan By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Castro's newly unveiled education plan calls for tuition-free higher education, universal prekindergarten and raising teacher pay. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 7:11 With 2020 Democrats, Iowa voters weigh ideals vs. electability By Amna Nawaz There are still nine months before the first votes of the 2020 presidential election, but the contest to win the Iowa caucuses is well underway. Each of the more than 20 Democratic hopefuls has visited Iowa already, with eight campaigning… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 7:11 Why John Delaney sees himself as the ‘most moderate’ 2020 Democrat By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori In the crowd of 2020 competitors, Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney sees himself as “probably the most moderate candidate in this field.” The former Maryland congressman told PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff in a Wednesday… Continue watching
May 07 Gillibrand promises to only pick judges who back Roe v. Wade By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Democratic 2020 presidential candidate said she'd only nominate judges who "will commit to upholding Roe v. Wade as settled law."… Continue reading
May 03 Presidential hopeful Inslee wants 100 percent clean energy by 2030 By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Presidential candidate Jay Inslee is calling for the nation's entire electrical grid and all new vehicles and buildings to be carbon pollution free by 2030. Continue reading
May 03 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. Continue reading
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 3:10 Across the country, 2020 Democrats appeal to working-class voters On the 2020 presidential campaign trail, former Vice President Joe Biden gave his first speech as an official candidate, attempting to appeal to frustrated swing voters and contrast himself with President Trump. Meanwhile, an assortment of other candidates appeared at… Continue watching
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