May 17 Warren unveils abortion rights platform following new laws By Elana Schor, Associated Press Elizabeth Warren is calling for a series of targeted measures designed to safeguard abortion rights following a flurry of new state laws that dramatically restrict women's ability to terminate pregnancies. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 11:26 Elizabeth Warren on why we should tax the ultra-rich to fund education By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray There are now 23 Democrats vying for their party's presidential nomination in 2020, but Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was among the first to enter the race. Amid the crowded field, Warren has distinguished herself for her detailed policy proposals. She… Continue watching
May 16 Gillibrand says she'd seek to codify abortion rights as president By Ben Nadler, Associated Press During a rally at Georgia's state Capitol on Thursday, the New York senator criticized recent abortion bans signed into law in Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia and Alabama as "a nationwide assault on women's constitutional rights by ideological extremists."… Continue reading
May 16 Bill de Blasio, NYC mayor, announces presidential bid By Karen Matthews, Associated Press In announcing his candidacy, de Blasio seeks to claim a role on the national stage that has eluded him as mayor of the biggest U.S. city. Continue reading
May 15 2020 Democrats denounce Alabama's abortion ban By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Democratic presidential candidates warned the decision portends a larger offensive by conservatives around the country to undermine the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Continue reading
May 15 Bernie Sanders focuses on Joe Biden as his favorite foil By Juana Summers, Associated Press Bernie Sanders is quick to slam Joe Biden's stance on free trade deals, the Iraq War and climate change, and his campaign sends fundraising appeals the subject line: "Joe Biden."… Continue reading
May 14 Watch 7:43 Tim Ryan on China tariffs, environmental policy and immigration By Judy Woodruff, Alexandra D'Elia Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan has long been considered a Democratic rising star. After unsuccessfully challenging Nancy Pelosi for her leadership role in 2016, he’s now running for president. In his platform, Ryan emphasizes the need to bring U.S. industry into… Continue watching
May 14 Warren turns down Fox News televised town hall By Elana Schor, Associated Press Warren slammed the network as "a hate-for-profit racket that gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracists."… Continue reading
May 14 Democratic presidential candidates face economic challenge in Wisconsin By Sara Burnett, Associated Press The economy is at the center of the 2020 fight for president, particularly in Midwestern states that supported Trump in 2016. Continue reading
May 14 Montana Governor Bullock enters 2020 Democratic presidential race By Bill Barrow, Matt Volz, Associated Press Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Mont. joins an already crowded field of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. Continue reading