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
Apr 17 Elizabeth Warren's pledge to protect public lands aims to appeal to Western voters By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate has promised to restore public lands protections for two of Utah's high-profile national monuments if elected. It's a move that would not endear her to Utah's GOP establishment but could appeal to other voters across… Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 3:05 Trump escalates feud with Rep. Ilhan Omar President Trump has again gone on the offensive toward Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. On Friday, he Tweeted a 9/11 video alongside Omar’s comments about the terrorist attacks, which critics said downplayed them. Rep. Omar says she has since been threatened. Continue watching