Jun 03 Watch 2:37 How California's new earlier primary is drawing in 2020 Democrats Over the weekend, California played host to 14 Democrats running for president in 2020. With its primary three months earlier than normal, the state is poised to play a bigger role in shaping the nominating process for the Democratic Party. Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch 8:52 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's tariffs and California campaigning NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest in politics, including how primary campaigning has become more national, the changing role of California, an interview with Jared Kushner and why… Continue watching
Jun 03 Presidential candidate Castro proposes federal standards and database for policing By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Julián Castro's plan would set a federal standard for use of deadly force, requiring de-escalation tactics and the use of lethal means only as a last resort. Continue reading
Jun 03 2020 Democrats grapple with best way to reach California voters By Nicholas Riccardi, Steve Peoples, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Candidates must spend tens of millions of dollars to compete in California because of the state's diverse, far-flung population. Continue reading
Jun 01 Democratic presidential hopefuls to woo California activists By Kathleen Ronayne, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press More than a dozen Democratic presidential hopefuls have flocked to California for the chance to make their cases to thousands of activists in the nation’s largest liberal stronghold. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 13:07 Brooks and Capehart on Mueller's statement, Trump and McCain feud The New York Times columnist David Brooks and The Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week's political news, including special counsel Robert Mueller’s public statement, what Democrats should do about impeachment, why President Trump is so… Continue watching
May 31 2020 presidential candidate Jay Inslee calls for pathway to citizenship By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Inslee unveiled wide-ranging immigration proposals unveiled, as he drew sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump on legal and illegal immigration. Continue reading
May 30 Immigration takes a back seat in Democrats' 2020 policy blitz By Will Weissert, Associated Press Only two presidential contenders —Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke — have released detailed, written policies addressing the future of the immigration system. Continue reading
May 29 Democrats up requirements for second round of primary debates By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The Democratic National Committee is upping the ante for its second round of presidential primary debates, doubling the polling and grassroots fundraising requirements from its initial summer debates. Continue reading
May 29 Beto O'Rourke's immigration plan calls for pathway to citizenship By Will Weissert, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke unveiled a sweeping immigration plan Wednesday that included a call for a pathway to U.S. citizenship for 11 million people in the country illegally. Continue reading