Sep 21 The intersection of Trump, Ukraine and a whistleblower By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Very behind the scenes, a whistleblower from the intelligence community voiced urgent concern about a matter involving a conversation between Ukraine's leader and President Donald Trump. It's so hush-hush that even Democrats won't say all that they know, or suspect. Continue reading
Sep 21 Trump says he had ‘perfectly fine’ call with Ukraine leader By Jonathan Lemire, Michael Balsamo, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said. Democrats condemned what they saw as a clear effort to damage a… Continue reading
Sep 18 Jimmy Carter jokes that he hopes ‘there is an age limit’ for the presidency By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Carter didn't tie his comments to any of his fellow Democrats running for president in 2020, but two leading candidates, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, would turn 80 during their terms if elected. Continue reading
Sep 17 Biden’s abortion shift tests the politics of his faith By Elana Schor, Associated Press So far, Biden has faced little criticism over his shift on abortion funding relative to other aspects of his record… Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 4:22 Where 2020 Democrats agreed during longer debate — and where they clashed By Lisa Desjardins On Thursday night, the top 10 Democratic presidential candidates faced off on a debate stage for the first time, in Houston. The extended debate duration -- three hours instead of two -- enabled longer, more in-depth policy explanations. For the… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch 13:28 Shields and Brooks on Democratic debate, Bolton’s departure Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the third Democratic debate of the 2020 presidential campaign, results of the special congressional election in North Carolina, the… Continue watching
Sep 12 Biden takes most fire in Democratic debate in Houston By Associated Press Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro was the most explicit in arguing it was time for a new generation. Continue reading
Sep 12 AP fact check: 2020 Democrats debate in Houston By Associated Press Here's a look at how some of their claims stack up with the facts. Continue reading
Sep 12 In Democratic debate, Biden says ‘I stand with Barack Obama all 8 years — good, bad, indifferent’ By Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden is dismissing questions about the Obama administration's record of deportations by touting the former Democratic president's effort to open doors to immigrants. Continue reading
Sep 12 Biden, Sanders, Warren spar over health care in 3rd Democratic debate By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press An aggressive Joe Biden defended his health care plan against liberal rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in Thursday night's presidential debate. Continue reading