Jul 02 Booker unveils immigration plan that relies on executive orders By Elana Schor, Associated Press The proposal includes a shift away from criminal prosecution of border crossings and a new mandate for migrant detention facilities to meet minimum standards. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 3:24 After 1st debates, how 2020 Democrats positioned themselves on the campaign trail By Yamiche Alcindor After the first debates of the 2020 presidential campaign, candidates sought to build on their momentum or reposition themselves over the weekend. Sen. Kamala Harris fended off attacks from the Trump campaign, while other 2020 Democrats came to her defense. Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Carrie Budoff Brown on Trump targeting Kamala Harris NPR’s Tamara Keith and Politico’s Carrie Budoff Brown join Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the latest political news, including post-debate poll numbers for 2020 Democrats, whether former Vice President Joe Biden’s lead will be “durable,” why racist attacks on Sen. Kamala… Continue watching
Jul 01 2020 Democratic candidate Bullock open to Keystone XL pipeline By Matt Volz, Associated Press Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said during an online meeting about climate change that he's open to supporting the controversial Keystone XL pipeline "if it's done right."… Continue reading
Jul 01 2020 presidential candidates at risk of being cut from debates By Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Short on support and money and bound by tough party rules, once soaring politicians may soon be seen as also-rans. Continue reading
Jul 01 Democrat Pete Buttigieg says he raised $24 million in 2nd quarter By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Buttigieg was the first White House contender to announce his fundraising numbers for the quarter. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 4:59 Which candidates clashed during the 2nd 2020 Democratic debate By Lisa Desjardins The Thursday debate among a second group of 10 Democratic presidential candidates featured participants scrambling to talk over each other and several heated exchanges. Tense moments included Sen. Kamala Harris confronting former Vice President Joe Biden over his record on… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 5:19 After heated debate on race and busing, Biden campaign struggles to respond A second group of 10 Democratic presidential candidates took the stage to debate in Miami Thursday night. This time, participants included current poll leader former Vice President Joe Biden, whom several other candidates, including Sen. Kamala Harris and Rep. Eric… Continue watching
Jun 28 WATCH: Biden defends his civil rights record after 2020 Democratic debate criticism By Sara Burnett, Will Weissert, Associated Press The former vice president and Democratic White House hopeful made the remarks a day after his 2020 rival California Sen. Kamala Harris delivered a blistering attack at their first presidential debate in Miami. She blasted him for recently highlighting his… Continue reading
Jun 28 What stood out on night 2 of the 2020 Democratic debates By Lisa Desjardins, Daniel Bush Former Vice President Joe Biden entered the second of the 2020 Democratic debates as the experienced frontrunner, but the night belonged to Sen. Kamala Harris. Continue reading