Aug 28 Here are the 2020 candidates likely to miss the September debate By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The window to qualify for the next debate is set to close at midnight. Continue reading
Aug 28 Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson to retire By Associated Press The 74-year-old lawmaker said he is leaving the job he loves because "mounting" health issues, including Parkinson's disease. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 11:00 What Joe Walsh thinks about immigration, climate change and Trump Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman who voted for Donald Trump in 2016, recently announced he'll take on the president in the 2020 GOP primary. The Tea Party member served one term, lost his reelection bid and subsequently hosted a… Continue watching
Aug 27 GOP likely to create hurdles for Trump primary challengers By Will Weissert, Associated Press "Never Trump" Republicans who plan to compete with Trump for the GOP nomination could face serious opposition from within their own party. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:14 How is the Democratic fundraising fight shaping the 2020 race? In the wake of two departures from the 2020 Democratic field, it’s likely that only half of the remaining candidates will meet both polling and donor requirements for the next round of debates. But it’s no coincidence that the top… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 8:43 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what's different about 2020 fundraising NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including recent poll and fundraising numbers for the remaining 2020 Democrats, whether former Rep. Joe Walsh can mount a serious… Continue watching
Aug 26 Ex-Arizona sheriff Arpaio running to get his job back By Associated Press Republican Joe Arpaio announced his 2020 campaign for Maricopa County sheriff on the anniversary of his pardon in 2017 from Trump on the misdemeanor contempt of court conviction for disobeying an order to stop the immigration patrols. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 11:39 Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru on Trump's trade war and Biden's lead Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru of The National Review join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s trade war with China and attacks on the Fed and how they’re affecting the U.S. economy, three… Continue watching
Aug 23 2020 Democrats try to criticize Trump without cheering on a recession By Julie Pace, Associated Press In town halls and speeches across the country this week, candidates leveled blame on Trump, arguing that his aggressive and unpredictable tariff policies were prompting gloomy economic forecasts. Continue reading
Aug 23 Rep. Seth Moulton drops out of the presidential race By Associated Press Moulton is set to announce the end his campaign during remarks to the Democratic National Committee. Continue reading