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
Mar 11 Watch 8:54 DNC chair Tom Perez on delegate math, momentum and pandemic preparedness Despite another night of disappointing primary results, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he will continue to challenge former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. The two are scheduled to debate Sunday. Lisa Desjardins reports, and… Continue watching
Mar 06 New threshold for next presidential debate likely rules out Tulsi Gabbard By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Gabbard has struggled to attract support in the contest and has picked up only two delegates: from the U.S. territory of American Samoa, where she was born. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 7:19 Booker: Impeachment inquiry is about patriotism not popularity By Judy Woodruff, Tess Conciatori Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said the allegations about President Trump's actions on Ukraine suggest the possibility of "very serious betrayal," and an attempt to "besmirch the reputation” of Democratic rival Joe Biden. Booker joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the necessity… Continue watching