Dec 18 Trump blasts Democrats at rally as Congress votes to impeach him By Darlene Superville, Ken Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is capping a historic day for the nation by taking his case to a swing state that narrowly voted for him in the 2016 election. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 8:28 With 2020 Democrats, California voters are balancing passion and pragmatism For decades, California has been largely an afterthought in Democratic presidential primaries. But this year, the state moved up its contest to Super Tuesday -- thus increasing its level of influence on winnowing a crowded candidate field. Stephanie Sy reports… Continue watching
Dec 18 WATCH: Trump holds Michigan rally on day of House impeachment vote By Jill Colvin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence headed to Michigan early for a daylong bus tour before joining Trump at his Battle Creek rally. He called the expected votes a “disgrace" and said he marveled at the president's resilience. Continue reading
Dec 17 What 2020 Democratic presidential candidates believe: Social issues By Candice Norwood From gun reform to abortion access, the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are weighing in on some of the country’s most contentious social issues. Here’s where the seven candidates participating in the PBS Newshour/POLITICO Democratic debate stand. Joe Biden… Continue reading
Dec 16 What 2020 Democratic presidential candidates believe: Taxes By Candice Norwood The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have proposed a range of tax policies, including increasing rates for the country’s wealthiest residents. Continue reading
Dec 16 Wisconsin Democrats vow to register voters who may be purged By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Democrats in the key swing state of Wisconsin vowed Monday to redouble efforts to ensure that any voters whose registrations have been nullified by a judge's recent ruling will be able to register again before the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 10:40 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on impeachment vote, Democrats’ December debate NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the two articles of impeachment passed by the House Judiciary Committee, political stakes for a potential Senate trial, public… Continue watching
Dec 16 Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final presidential debate of 2019 By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Associated Press The remaining presidential candidates are grappling with unprecedented distraction from Washington, questions about their core principles and new signs that the party's energized factions are turning against each other. Continue reading
Dec 13 What 2020 Democratic presidential candidates believe: ‘Medicare for All’ By Candice Norwood Their proposals range from eliminating all private insurers and providing only public coverage, to giving Americans a choice between private insurance and a public option. Continue reading
Dec 11 Judge says South Carolina GOP allowed to cancel its 2020 primary By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Several other states are attempting to cancel their GOP primaries, adding to hurdles for the long-shot candidates challenging President Donald Trump. Continue reading