Jul 05 Harris clarifies stance on federally mandated school busing By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Harris said she supported busing in the 1960s and '70s but now thinks it should just be a "tool" available to local governments and school districts to address segregation. Continue reading
Jul 05 Warren says she'd tackle race and gender pay gaps using executive orders By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press The 2020 Democratic candidate's plan would punish companies and contractors with historically poor records on diversity and equality by denying them contracts with the federal government. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 7:33 Trump faces criticism for July 4 display of military strength This Fourth of July, Vice President Mike Pence welcomed newly naturalized U.S. citizens in the nation’s capital. In Iowa, the holiday meant special campaign events for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Washington for President Trump’s “Salute to… Continue watching
Jul 04 Booker visits Mexico to see asylum seekers By Associated Press Sen. Cory Booker is the second 2020 Democratic presidential candidate to visit Juarez. Continue reading
Jul 04 Harris says busing should be considered by school districts, not federally mandated By Alexandra Jaffe, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press In Iowa, Sen. Kamala Harris characterized busing as a choice local school districts have, not the responsibility of the federal government. Continue reading
Jul 04 Biden raises $21.5 million but trails Buttigieg in fundraising By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Former Vice President Joe Biden has raised $21.5 million since launching his White House bid in late April. Buttigieg raised $24.8 million in the second quarter. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 7:00 Democrats are fighting for the presidency in 2020. But can they win the Senate? The 2020 Democratic presidential race seems to reflect an increasingly liberal party. But with the current Republican Senate majority, it would be nearly impossible for a Democratic president to enact such progressive legislation. Can Democrats actually gain Senate seats in… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: Census forms won't include citizenship question In our news wrap Tuesday, White House and Justice Department officials confirmed the U.S. Census Bureau will begin printing forms for the 2020 survey, without a citizenship question. Also, members of the European Union have broken a deadlock and chosen… Continue watching
Jul 02 Bernie Sanders campaign raised $18 million in second quarter By Juana Summers, Associated Press His second quarter total trails that of Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, who raised $24 million during the same period. Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump reelection campaign raises $105 million in second quarter By Associated Press The campaign said Tuesday it has a whopping $100 million in cash on hand. Continue reading