Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.

Federal health officials answer lawmakers’ questions about coronavirus during hearing

With concern growing about the spread of the virus, the Department of Health and Human Services secretary explained to congress his department's plan for emergency spending.

Poll: Biden, Sanders tied in Texas Democratic primary as Super Tuesday nears

The Public Policy Polling survey found the Vermont senator and former vice president both at 24 percent, followed by former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg at 17 percent.

Court sides with President Trump in 'sanctuary cities' grant fight

The Trump administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement grants to force states to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Wednesday in a decision that conflicted with three other federal appeals courts.

Congresswoman Kay Granger faces challenger from her own party

For the first time in Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger’s long career in the House of Representatives, she is facing a serious challenge from former Colleyville City Council member Chris Putnam.

FACT CHECK: Dems implore fact checkers to back them up

The last debate before a crucial stage of the primaries was an often unruly affair as the Democratic presidential contenders powered past the moderators in a scramble to take credit and occasionally dodge blame on a range of subjects.

Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken

Democrats held their final debate before the South Carolina presidential primary and the critical Super Tuesday contests that follow three days later.

Trump, US officials send mixed messages on COVID-19 risk to Americans

Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.

Sanders faces attacks in Democrats' debate-stage clash

Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party's turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage.

Trump defends Modi, refuses to weigh in on citizenship law

President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.

Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted by protests, dies at 91

Egypt's state TV says the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.

Dallas County faces shortage of election judges for Super Tuesday

Dallas County Democrats are accusing the Republican Party of failing to recruit enough elections judges to work the polls on Super Tuesday.

Trump's India visit prioritizes pageantry over policy

President Donald Trump has opened a whirlwind 36-hour visit to India by basking in the adulation of a massive, colorful crowd at a cricket stadium in the western city of Ahmedabad.

Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead

The first presidential contest in the West is testing the candidates' strength with black and Latino voters for the first time in 2020.

Bernie Sanders’ path to politics began with a loss at a high school in Brooklyn

Bernie Sanders has become known as a force to be reckoned with on the campaign trail, firing up thousands of supporters at his rallies. But his closest confidantes say things weren’t always like they are today, like the time he lost the race for student body president at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.

Elizabeth Warren rallies packed Seattle crowd, slams Mike Bloomberg

Her public event took place at the Seattle Center Armory, the same day as the Nevada caucuses where Bernie Sanders scored a resounding victory.

Which states vote on Super Tuesday?

With both California and Texas – the nation’s two most populous states – holding primaries on March 3, around 40 percent on Americans will be voting on Super Tuesday.