Apr 24 White presidential candidates face ‘woke litmus test’ on race By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press In a field celebrated for its historic racial and gender diversity, white Democratic candidates are talking about systemic racism and white privilege. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 2:50 Growing 2020 Democratic field emphasizes unity, inclusion In a growing 2020 Democratic field, candidates are crisscrossing the nation to pitch themselves as capable of defeating President Trump. The resignation of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen and Trump’s fiery rhetoric on asylum seekers gave them plenty to talk… Continue watching
Apr 07 Read: Kirstjen Nielsen’s full resignation letter from Homeland Security Secretary post By Kamala Kelkar In an abrupt departure, Homeland Security Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned from her post on Sunday. Read her the full letter. Continue reading
Mar 31 2020’s underdogs battle for donors to get on debate stage By Bill Barrow, Sara Burnett, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press The fiercest battle for campaign cash is playing out between the presidential candidates who might not be on your radar. Continue reading
Mar 17 Biden verbally slips about 2020 campaign, Gillibrand officially enters the race By Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden told Delaware Democrats in a speech Saturday night that he has “the most progressive record of anybody running,” then clarified that he meant to say “anybody who would run,” and New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand… Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 6:40 Stu Rothenberg and Susan Page on Pelosi’s impeachment comments, 2020 Democrats Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections and Susan Page of USA Today join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent comments about not pursuing impeachment of President Trump, Democratic campaign strategy ahead of 2020,… Continue watching
Jan 18 What does Kirsten Gillibrand believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues By Rachel Wellford, Lisa Desjardins Here's where New York Senator and 2020 White House contender Kirsten Gillibrand stands on key issues. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 6:01 News Wrap: Death toll from Kenya hotel attack rises to 21 In our Wednesday news wrap, the death toll from Tuesday’s attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya, climbed to 21. The Somalia-based terrorist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility, saying it was retaliating for the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as… Continue watching
Jan 15 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand takes step toward presidential run By Juana Summers, Associated Press The New York Democrat joins what is expected to be a crowded primary field for the Democratic nomination that could include more than a dozen candidates. Continue reading
Jan 14 2020 Democratic primary season to intensify By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press With several Democrats already in the race, a half dozen more are locking down final travel, staffing and strategy to launch White House bids in the coming weeks. Continue reading