Nov 12 Bloomberg registers for 2020 ballot in Arkansas By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press "We're getting closer" to making a decision about a presidential bid, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters after filing paperwork at Arkansas' Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 8:19 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on public impeachment hearings, Bloomberg’s possible 2020 bet NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including whether open hearings could change Americans' minds about impeachment, implications for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, the potential entry of… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 12:57 Shields and Brooks on public impeachment hearings, Kentucky election results Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including the impact of released impeachment inquiry transcripts, what we might learn from the upcoming public hearings, the possible entry… Continue watching
Nov 07 Michael Bloomberg reconsiders running for president in 2020 By Julie Pace, Associated Press Michael Bloomberg is expected to file to get on the ballot in Alabama's presidential primary, although an aide says the former mayor has not made a final decision on whether to run. Continue reading
Apr 24 Who isn’t running for president in 2020 By Alexandra D'Elia With so many declared 2020 candidates, let’s take a look at some of the public figures who many thought might run for president but decided not to throw their hats in the ring. Continue reading
Mar 05 Michael Bloomberg won’t run for president in 2020 By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The 77-year-old former New York City mayor, one of the richest men in the world, announced his decision not to join the crowded Democratic field in a Bloomberg News editorial on Tuesday. 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
Nov 30 Michael Bloomberg’s charity donates $50 million to fight opioid epidemic By Associated Press Bloomberg Philanthropies said over the next three years it will help up to 10 states address the causes of opioid addiction and strengthen prevention and treatment programs. Continue reading
Nov 19 Bloomberg gives ‘unprecedented’ $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to boost financial aid By Associated Press The Baltimore university said the contribution — the largest ever to any education institution in the U.S. — will allow Johns Hopkins to eliminate student loans in financial aid packages starting next fall. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 7:55 Tax cuts alone won’t answer U.S. economic needs, Bloomberg says By PBS News Hour Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City and billionaire investor and business owner, wrote a column this week calling the tax bill a “trillion-dollar blunder.” He tells Judy Woodruff why he thinks Congress and President Donald Trump put politics… Continue watching