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
Apr 24 Watch 7:31 Here's what voters are saying about 2020 election integrity The Mueller report continues to make headlines in Washington, as some Democrats talk impeachment and battle the Trump administration over additional investigations and subpoenas, but how prominent is the subject among voters outside D.C.? Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:53 On impeachment, Democrats weigh principle against popularity Democrats in the House and on the 2020 campaign trail are divided on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump. While many feel his actions warrant impeachment, there is concern that public sentiment wouldn't support it. But Rep. Jared… Continue watching
Apr 23 2020 Democrats clash over impeachment, felons' right to vote By Steve Peoples, Hunter Woodall, Associated Press California Sen. Kamala Harris joined the call for President Donald Trump's impeachment as five leading Democratic presidential contenders clashed in a series of prime-time town hall meetings that exposed deep divisions in a party desperate to end the Trump presidency. Continue reading
Apr 22 Buttigieg scrambles to turn 2020 buzz into momentum By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press There are no policy positions on Pete Buttigieg's website. He has virtually no paid presence in the states that matter most. And his campaign manager is a high school friend with no experience in presidential politics. Continue reading