Politics Nov 13 Sen. Tim Scott drops out of 2024 presidential race, shocking donors and campaign staff By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
World Aug 09 A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at campaign event The politician, 59, was the candidate for the Build Ecuador Movement. He was one of the most critical voices against corruption, especially during the government of former President Rafael Correa from 2007 to 2017. By Associated Press
Politics Dec 06 Bob Dole to lie in state at Capitol as nation honors senator Dole died Sunday at the age of 98. He was a leader known for his caustic wit, which he often turned on himself but didn't hesitate to turn on others, too. By Associated Press
Nation Jul 09 Watch 10:57 Jim Lehrer remembers ‘authentic’ underdog Ross Perot In the 1992 U.S. presidential election, Texas billionaire Ross Perot earned 19 percent of the popular vote, making him the most successful third-party candidate since Teddy Roosevelt in 1912. Perot died Tuesday at age 89 from leukemia. To remember him,…
Politics Jun 06 Watch 7:38 Why Marianne Williamson thinks she can defeat Trump Marianne Williamson doesn’t have experience holding elected office, but the activist and author is running for president anyway. According to her, what Democrats need to defeat President Trump in 2020 is someone who can reach the American people not just… By Judy Woodruff, Alexandra D'Elia
Mar 20 Watch 7:33 Gov. Jay Inslee on climate change, tax policy and reparations By Judy Woodruff More than a dozen candidates are running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. Among them is Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington state, who has made addressing climate change the cornerstone of his campaign platform. He sits down with Judy… Continue watching
Jan 17 What does Elizabeth Warren believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues By Geoffrey Lou Guray Here is where Massachusetts Senator and 2020 White House contender Elizabeth Warren stands on some key issues. Continue reading
Jul 05 Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign reports $14 million in fundraising By Associated Press Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has raised more than $14 million since the Texas senator launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination just over three months ago, his campaign said Sunday. Continue reading
Apr 09 What analysis reveals about Sen. Rand Paul’s ideas for a balanced budgets By Calvin Woodward, Philip Elliott, Associated Press Sen. Rand Paul is campaigning for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination as a man who wants to upend the ways of Washington. In one way, though, he's a creature of the nation's capital: He carries on a long tradition of… Continue reading
Feb 27 Santorum wants to send 10,000 U.S. troops to fight Islamic State By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, who is considering another presidential run, called for putting 10,000 U.S. troops on the ground to fight the growth of the extremist group that calls itself the Islamic State. Continue reading