Aug 19 Watch 1:56 How 2020 Democrats are striving to stand out in early states On the 2020 presidential campaign trail, Democratic candidates are striving to stand out within a crowded field. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, now polling second to former Vice President Joe Biden, sought Monday to restore her credibility with Native American voters. Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 8:11 Tamara Keith and Joshua Johnson on Trump and recession fears, gun safety momentum NPR’s Tamara Keith and Joshua Johnson join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including policy proposals among 2020 Democrats, rumors of an upcoming recession and how a weakening economy could affect President Trump's reelection and momentum for new… Continue watching
Aug 19 Warren offers public apology over claim of tribal heritage By Elana Schor, Josh Funk, Associated Press The Massachusetts senator said at the start of her appearance at a forum on Native American issues that she was sorry for the harm she caused over claims of her heritage. Continue reading
Aug 19 After Amash dumped Trump, his district may do same to him By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Amash's exodus from the GOP has set up a three-way race that could divide right-leaning voters and help the Democratic nominee win what was once a GOP stronghold. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 3:03 Here are the Senate seats that will be critical in 2020 By Lisa Desjardins While nearly two dozen candidates are competing for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, that party is facing the opposite predicament in the Senate: not enough top-tier candidates are running, in part because many strong contenders are in the presidential race… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 12:17 Michael Gerson and Karen Tumulty on 2020 Senate races, Israel and Trump The Washington Post’s Michael Gerson and Karen Tumulty join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest in politics, including our analysis of upcoming 2020 Senate races and potential candidates, the controversy over Israel’s barring a visit from Reps. Omar and Tlaib,… Continue watching
Aug 15 John Hickenlooper quits the 2020 presidential race By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said Thursday he is no longer running for president. Continue reading
Aug 15 O'Rourke restarts presidential campaign after El Paso shooting By Will Weissert, Associated Press The former Texas congressman put his campaign on hold after the Aug. 3 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso. Continue reading
Aug 14 How 2020 could shape the conversation on race in the U.S. By Gretchen Frazee In his reelection bid, President Donald Trump has revived themes of race and ethnicity as one of his campaign talking points. Americans must now decide how to respond. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 7:22 Bill de Blasio on inequality, Eric Garner and his 2020 competitors By Judy Woodruff, Kate Grumke Bill de Blasio has been mayor of New York City since 2014. He is one of the latest entrants into the 2020 Democratic presidential contest but has been ramping up his campaign since, delivering one of the most memorable lines… Continue watching