Jul 18 2020 candidate Warren proposes new private equity constraints By Elana Schor, Associated Press Sen. Elizabeth Warren's plan would hold private equity firms liable for debts and pension promises made by the companies they buy up. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 2:50 2020 Democrats remain divided on health care proposals By Lisa Desjardins Candidates competing for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination continue to make health care a central focus of their platforms, with former Vice President Joe Biden releasing a new plan on the issue. Over the weekend, candidates campaigned in critical early… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 7:18 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's tweet storm, Biden's strategy shift NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest in politics, including a “total shift” for the presidential campaign of former Vice President Joe Biden, what kind of change Democratic voters… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 3:05 2020 field loses a contender as Swalwell drops out By Yamiche Alcindor As 2020 Democratic presidential candidates campaigned this weekend, issues of racial justice dominated the conversation. Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized for controversial comments about working with segregationists, while several other hopefuls outlined plans to boost the economic position of… Continue watching
Jul 08 Warren raises $19.1 million, topping Sanders during second quarter By Elana Schor, Associated Press The Massachusetts senator's second-quarter contributions leave her behind only Pete Buttigieg, the South Bend, Indiana, mayor who reported nearly $25 million in donations, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who tallied $21.5 million since his candidacy began in late April. Continue reading
Jul 05 Warren says she'd tackle race and gender pay gaps using executive orders By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press The 2020 Democratic candidate's plan would punish companies and contractors with historically poor records on diversity and equality by denying them contracts with the federal government. Continue reading
Jun 26 WATCH: Warren on why the economy isn't working for everyone By Associated Press Sen. Elizabeth Warren started off the first Democratic presidential debate by saying the economy is working well for those at the top but not for struggling Americans. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 11:04 Which candidates are most likely to take a risk in 1st Democratic debate? In Miami, a crowded stage is set for the first debate of the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. With Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts the only participant polling in double digits, many candidates see the event as a public debut to… Continue watching
Jun 25 2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren launches election security plan By Elana Schor, Associated Press This is Warren's latest in a series of hefty policy proposals — which have become a trademark as she climbs in the Democratic 2020 presidential primary polls. Continue reading
Jun 24 Sanders unveils bill to cancel all student debt By Laurie Kellman, Elana Schor, Associated Press Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort would cancel $1.6 trillion of debt and save the average borrower about $3,000 a year. Continue reading