Jun 06 Democrats unveil new strategy in subpoena battles with Trump By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A resolution unveiled Thursday would authorize contempt cases against Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Donald McGahn for failing to comply with subpoenas. Continue reading
May 27 Iowa's black Democrats gear up to play a role in 2020 race By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press In the state where Obama's 2008 candidacy cleared its first important hurdle, black Democrats are energized as seldom seen, in part motivated by overwhelming dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 19 Former CIA chief Brennan to brief Dems on Iran By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Democrats will hear from former CIA Director John Brennan about the situation in Iran, inviting him to speak next week amid heightened concerns over the Trump administration’s sudden moves in the region. Continue reading
May 08 Watch Julián Castro on what Democrats need to beat Trump in 2020 By Amna Nawaz Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro has tried to set himself apart from the crowded 2020 field with an early immigration proposal and appeals to the House of Representatives to move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Donald… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 2:49 In early primary states, 2020 Democrats court black voters The list of Democrats running for president now exceeds 20, and the crowded field hit early primary states over the weekend. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg were in South Carolina, while Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 3:32 Can Democrats force the DOJ to hand over the Mueller report? By PBS NewsHour On the eve of the House Judiciary Committee’s deadline for the Justice Department to turn over special counsel Mueller's full report, questions remain over whether the time limit can be enforced. The deadline comes as Democrats threaten Attorney General Barr… Continue watching
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 15 Unions urge Democrats to focus on kitchen table economics By Michelle L. Price, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Ardently liberal, pro-labor and anti-corporate cash, the field of Democrats running for president may look like a union activist's dream. But some key labor leaders are starting to worry about the topics dominating the 2020 conversation. Continue reading
Apr 08 LGBTQ donors helping Pete Buttigieg defy 2020 expectations By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Money has come from grassroots supporters and big-dollar donors who hope Buttigieg will make history — or at least the summer debate stage. Continue reading
Mar 30 Democrats tailoring 2020 message to appeal to rural voters By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Several Democratic presidential candidates will make their case to Iowa farmers on Saturday — part of a broader effort to win over rural voters who have drifted to Republicans in recent years. Continue reading