Jun 24 Watch 8:19 Tamara Keith and Thelisha Eaddy on South Carolina’s significance for 2020 Democrats NPR’s Tamara Keith and Thelisha Eaddy of South Carolina Public Radio join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including Pete Buttigieg’s response to a shooting in his city, how Joe Biden’s comments about working with segregationists were received… Continue watching
Jun 24 WATCH: Ryan thinks Biden would have better chance against Trump than other 2020 Democrats By Molly Finnegan Former House Speaker Paul Ryan said he doesn't see "hard progressive" Democratic candidates like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders being able to woo Rust Belt voters away from President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Continue reading
Jun 24 O’Rourke proposes a tax to fund veterans’ health care costs By Associated Press The presidential candidate is proposing creating a health care fund that would be paid for using a "war tax."… Continue reading
Jun 24 2020 hopeful Inslee proposes ending government partnership with fossil fuels By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Jay Inslee wants to end tax breaks for oil companies and ban all drilling and extraction on federal lands and in federal waters. Continue reading
Jun 24 Medical groups warn climate change is a ‘health emergency’ By Elana Schor, Associated Press Public health groups are pressing presidential candidates to strengthen U.S. commitments under the 2015 United Nations climate agreement from which Trump has vowed to withdraw. Continue reading
Jun 24 Sanders unveils bill to cancel all student debt By Laurie Kellman, Elana Schor, Associated Press Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort would cancel $1.6 trillion of debt and save the average borrower about $3,000 a year. Continue reading
Jun 24 Biden says Dreamers should be granted citizenship immediately By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The former vice president is also calling for streamlining the asylum system and spending more on electronic security at U.S. borders rather than Trump's proposed border wall. Continue reading
Jun 21 WATCH: 2020 Democratic candidates speak at Clyburn’s ‘World Famous Fish Fry’ Almost the entire sprawling Democratic presidential field of more than 20 candidates took the same stage Friday in the South's first primary state, looking to make connections in a primary battleground. Continue reading
Jun 21 Biden appeals to South Carolina voters after stumbles on abortion, race By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Biden's recent fumbles on abortion and race are a reminder that early front-runners often face the most intense scrutiny. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 9:38 Amy Klobuchar on her top 3 priorities as president By Judy Woodruff, Alexandra D'Elia When asked why voters should support her for in 2020, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., emphasizes her legislative record in an era of political gridlock and her Heartland roots. Although she has a list of 137 policy priorities she would tackle… Continue watching