Trump impeachment: McConnell can start trial, delay on witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the Senate votes to proceed with setting the ground rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Amy Klobuchar says in interview she will declassify UFO documents if elected president
Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is running for president in 2020, said in an interview on Monday that she would declassify UFO documents if she is elected president.
Health care, climate crisis, free college: These are the issues that matter most to Gen Z voters
They’re set to make up roughly 10% of the electorate in the 2020 elections — a group of young Americans born after 1997 known as Generation Z.
Super Tuesday an ‘important thermometer’ of voter support for candidates looking to clinch nomination
While Iowa and New Hampshire get much of the hype during primary season, equally important if not more is Super Tuesday — a day early on in an election year when voters in roughly a dozen states go to the polls.
Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
The former Obama housing secretary was the only Latino candidate in the field and one of the biggest voices on immigration.
Elizabeth Warren targets ultra-wealthy with 2-percent wealth tax to fund Medicare for All, free college
There may be three billionaires running for president but that hasn’t stopped many Democratic candidates from railing against the ultra-wealthy, especially Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts
Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.
The history behind Iowa as the first presidential caucus
In just over a month on Feb. 3, Iowans will gather as they do every four years on what is usually a frigid cold night, to take part in the nation’s first presidential caucus.
"Wine cave" owner responds to debate flare-up
The owner of the wine-cave at the center of the Democratic debate stage flare-up responded to being thrust into the spotlight.
Nevada union endorsements play key role in 3rd voting event of 2020 presidential primaries
Union endorsements from Nevada, the third voting event of the 2020 presidential primaries, play a key role as a stacked pool of candidates face off.
Democrats back Trump impeachment, discuss US role in world at sixth 2020 presidential primary debate
Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. In the first half, they spent much of their time making the case for their electability in a contest with President Donald Trump. The second half was filled with friction over money in politics, Afghanistan and experience.
Who is Michael Bennet? A look at one of the many Democratic presidential hopefuls
Who is Michael Bennet? Here's a look at the Democratic presidential hopeful who has been a member of Congress since 2009.
7 Democrats to take stage in final presidential debate of 2019
Only a day after the House voted to impeach the president, Thursday’s debate in Los Angeles will underscore the concern for Democratic voters regarding who can beat Trump in November.
DNC draws criticism from 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who didn’t qualify for debate
The Democratic National Committee drew criticism from 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who didn’t qualify for the next debate on Thursday in Los Angeles.
President Trump threatens to bypass Commission on Presidential Debates
President Trump has made clear that he intends to participate in at least three general election debates, but is threatening to sidestep the nonprofit group charged with running them.
Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final debate of 2019
A deepening sense of volatility is settling over the Democratic Party's presidential primary election on the eve of the sixth and final debate of 2019. The seven candidates who remain are being forced to grapple with unprecedented distraction from Washington.
Staff members resign in light of Congressman Jeff Van Drew's impending party change
One of two Democrats saying he’d vote against impeachment is New Jersey’s Jeff Van Drew. There are reports the Congressman may not be a Democrat much longer.
House Judiciary panel takes first steps toward impeachment vote
Democrats and Republicans on the panel used the prime-time hearing to make final arguments for and against impeachment.
Democrat presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg visits North Texas
Democrat Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg visited North Texas today, just 24 hours after rival Andrew Yang’s rally. The Texas Democrats hosted the late addition candidate at Collin College in Plano. Bloomberg called Texas the biggest battleground state, and said he hopes to win its 38 electoral votes.
Democrat presidential candidate Andrew Yang makes campaign stop in Dallas
Democrat presidential candidate Andrew Yang made his first campaign stop in Dallas.