Feb 03 Watch 10:37 Brooks and Capehart on the state of the 2024 race for the White House New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's third run getting off to a sluggish start and Democrats map out a new path to… Continue watching
Feb 03 WATCH: Biden and Harris speak at Democratic National Committee winter meeting By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden sounded like a candidate making his case for a second term Friday night as he rallied a raucous meeting of national Democrats who chanted, “Four more years!”… Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 9:10 Democratic Party battles over rearranging its presidential primary calendar By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Democrats will soon vote to rearrange their calendar for the presidential primaries in 2024 and beyond and it could have major ramifications for the party. The plan moves South Carolina to the top of the calendar and would be the… Continue watching
Nov 07 WATCH: Biden appears at campaign event in Maryland as midterm election nears end By Will Weissert, Associated Press An election year weighted by economic turmoil, elimination of federal abortion rights and broad concerns about the future of democracy concluded with a final full day of campaigning Monday by leaders of both parties urgently appealing to their supporters. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Biden speaks at Democratic Party headquarters as 2022 midterm vote nears By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden will visit Democratic National Committee headquarters as he looks to pep up staff and volunteers with just over two weeks to go before Election Day. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: Ahead of midterms, Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden is promising that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that codifies Roe v. Wade — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress for Biden to sign abortion protections into law. Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: Biden says 'Democracy itself is on the ballot' at DNC event By Associated Press President Joe Biden is looking to portray November's midterm elections as a stark contrast between optimism and hope and darkness and fear. Continue reading
May 06 Pelosi says U.S. House will set staff minimum annual pay at $45,000, By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Speaker Nancy Pelosi is addressing concerns about the working conditions for some Capitol Hill aides. She's announced a $45,000 minimum yearly salary for House staffers. Continue reading
Aug 03 Democrats' national party workers forming union By Bill Barrow, Associated Press DNC officials cast the outcome as proof of its commitment to labor. The move comes as Democrats on Capitol Hill remain unable to pass a sweeping overhaul of federal labor law. Continue reading
Mar 10 FBI releases new video after bombs left at RNC and DNC offices By Associated Press The explosive devices were placed outside the two buildings between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 and were located by law enforcement the next day. Continue reading