In his first public rally as presidential candidate, the former vice president accused President Donald Trump of abusing the powers of his office and ignoring everyone but his political base. He also argued that strengthening unions and promoting social and…
Apr 28

By Alexandra Jaffe, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press
Women are among the party’s most energized and engaged voters. Democrats sent a historic number of women to Congress last year and have a record number of women running for president. But the Oval Office has been elusive, and given…
Apr 26

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
The former Colorado governor proposes phasing in a $15 minimum wage depending on an area's cost of living.
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week’s news, including Joe Biden’s entrance into the 2020 presidential campaign, Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s policy proposal on student loans and the adversarial dynamic between the White House…
Apr 26

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
The Democratic presidential candidate says it's time to overhaul environmental policies that unfairly disadvantage minority and impoverished communities.
Apr 26

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Aides, friends and advisors say Biden was spurred on by Trump's response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
After months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden officially entered the 2020 presidential race. In his announcement, Biden characterized the Trump presidency as existential “threat” and said he felt compelled to try to prevent it from lasting an additional…
How will Democrats respond to Joe Biden’s campaign announcement, and can he move past the persistent questions about his treatment of Anita Hill and women more generally? Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who endorsed Biden’s candidacy…
Apr 25

By Associated Press
In an interview with The New York Times published Thursday, Hill said: "I will be satisfied when I know there is real change and real accountability and real purpose."…
Apr 25

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, declaring the "soul of this nation" at stake if President Donald Trump wins re-election.
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