May 28 Biden uses education rollout to promote his 1994 crime bill By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is calling for a renewed ban on certain military-style guns and ammunition, pitching it as part of his proposal on education priorities. Continue reading
May 28 Trump returns to U.S. political feuds after 4-day trip to Japan By Darlene Superville, Laurie Kellman, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump returns home still in a running feud with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and and weary of Democratic investigations into his administration. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: Trump dismisses concerns about North Korea missile tests In our news wrap Monday, President Trump dismissed concerns about North Korea’s recent missile tests, publicly disagreeing with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During a joint news conference with Abe, Trump said, “all I know is that there have been… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 2:57 How the 2020 Democrats observed this Memorial Day holiday One month out from the first Democratic presidential debate, the crowded field of contenders spent much of the three-day weekend campaigning, as well as observing the Memorial Day holiday. With that somber military backdrop, candidates Pete Buttigieg and Beto O’Rourke… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 8:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on 2020 enthusiasm vs. electability NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including which Democrats are eligible to participate in debates so far, enthusiasm vs. electability for Joe Biden and other candidates… Continue watching
May 27 AP fact check: Trump takes credit for Obama’s gains for vets By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Boastful on the occasion of Memorial Day, President Donald Trump and his Veterans Affairs secretary are claiming full credit for health care improvements that were underway before they took office. Here's a look at their claims. Continue reading
May 22 North Korea called Biden ‘fool of low IQ’ By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The insult from North Korea comes after the U.S. presidential hopeful called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a tyrant during a recent speech. Continue reading
May 22 Biden says Congress should protect abortion rights if necessary By Bill Barrow, Elana Schor, Associated Press Biden's presidential campaign said the former vice president would support Congress enshrining abortion rights in law after several other Democratic candidates promised the same. Continue reading
May 21 Biden finds unexpected success with low-dollar donors By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Biden's campaign says nearly two-thirds of his donors gave a total of less than $25, with teachers comprising the largest professional block of contributors. Continue reading
May 21 What would a Trump-Biden matchup look like? Dueling Pennsylvania rallies offer clues By Tess Conciatori, Daniel Bush President Donald Trump’s fresh attacks on Joe Biden at a campaign rally in central Pennsylvania came two days after the former vice president criticized Trump at his own rally in downtown Philadelphia. The dueling events showcased what a possible general… Continue reading