Jan 15 Democrats to investigate 'profoundly alarming' Ukraine texts By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A House committee chairman says his panel will investigate what he says are "profoundly alarming" text messages that have raised questions about the possible surveillance of former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch before she was ousted by the Trump administration… Continue reading
Jan 14 Biden says Trump impeachment trial outcome is 'irrelevant' to his campaign By Associated Press The former vice president said at Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate that it’s “irrelevant” whether Trump claims exoneration if the Republican-led Senate votes as expected and doesn’t remove him from office. Continue reading
Jan 14 Fireworks expected in last Democratic debate before Iowa caucuses By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Just six candidates are gathering in Des Moines, all anxious for a televised boost before the Feb. 3 caucuses. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 3:39 As Booker drops out, Iowa polls show same 4 candidates atop Democratic field By Lisa Desjardins Only three weeks remain before the Iowa caucuses kick off 2020 primary voting, and the volatile race is exposing new rifts in the Democratic field. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders seem to have abandoned a longstanding truce as they… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 8:07 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Iowa caucus countdown, Sanders vs. Warren NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including shifting poll numbers from Iowa that show strength for former Vice President Joe Biden, the withdrawal of Sen. Cory… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 9:17 Bernie Sanders on Iran, health care and Democratic electability By Judy Woodruff, Candice Norwood As President Trump's decision to kill a prominent Iranian general continues to draw scrutiny, what does Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, think of the move? Sanders joins Judy Woodruff to explain why the… Continue watching
Jan 07 Warren's new bankruptcy plan could spark a clash with Biden By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Massachusetts senator on Tuesday unveiled a plan she said would make the process of declaring bankruptcy easier and cheaper for many Americans with debts they can’t pay. It also would largely undo a 2005 law that was backed by… Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Biden says Iran escalation shows Trump 'incapable of world leadership' Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s escalation of tensions with Iran proves him to be “dangerously incompetent” and puts the U.S. on the brink of war. Continue reading
Jan 03 Warren, Klobuchar end 2019 lagging top rivals in fundraising By Sara Burnett, Will Weissert, Associated Press The size of the Democratic candidates' campaign bank accounts won't be clear until the Jan. 15 federal reporting deadline. Continue reading
Dec 30 Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden entertained the idea of choosing a Republican as a 2020 running mate as he campaigned Monday — though he conceded he didn't have anyone specific in mind. Continue reading