Apr 28 Nominate a woman? Some Democratic women aren’t so sure 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… Continue reading
Apr 26 In 2020 race, Hickenlooper proposes staggered federal wage hike to $15 By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The former Colorado governor proposes phasing in a $15 minimum wage depending on an area's cost of living. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 13:17 Shields and Brooks on Biden’s 2020 launch, Trump stonewalling Congress 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… Continue watching
Apr 26 Presidential hopeful Cory Booker offers plan to address environmental inequality By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Democratic presidential candidate says it's time to overhaul environmental policies that unfairly disadvantage minority and impoverished communities. Continue reading
Apr 26 What motivated Joe Biden to run for president 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. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 4:04 Biden takes on Trump’s character in 2020 announcement 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… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 8:12 How black female Democrats may respond to Biden’s candidacy 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… Continue watching
Apr 25 Anita Hill says recent conversation with Joe Biden was ‘deeply’ unsatisfying 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."… Continue reading
Apr 25 Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid 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. Continue reading
Apr 24 Booker releases tax returns showing high charitable giving By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Sen. Cory Booker donated $24,000 to charity in 2018 — or more than 15 percent of his income. That contrasts with other Democratic presidential candidates who have reported giving much smaller percentages to charity in their tax returns, often 2… Continue reading