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
Aug 22 Watch 2:22 As 2020 Democratic field shrinks again, rumors of a new GOP challenger for Trump By John Yang Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has become the third 2020 Democrat to drop out of the race, announcing he will pursue a third term as governor instead. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, who also recently ended his presidential campaign, says he… Continue watching
Aug 22 Harris and Sanders set for 2020 showdown in delegate-rich California By Michael R. Blood, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Both candidates are in the state this week to address Democratic Party leaders in San Francisco. Continue reading
Aug 22 Sanders’ $16 trillion climate plan builds on the Green New Deal By Juana Summers, Associated Press Sanders describes his plan as a "ten-year, nationwide mobilization centered on equity and humanity" that would create 20 million new jobs. Continue reading
Aug 22 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expected to announce run for 3rd term By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid on Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 22 Former Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper is running for Senate By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Hickenlooper, who dropped out of the presidential race earlier this month, becomes the immediate front-runner in a crowded Democratic field vying for the right to challenge Republican incumbent Cory Gardner. Continue reading
Aug 21 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee drops out of the presidential race By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Inslee had made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign. Continue reading