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Democratic Presidential Candidates Criticize Trump For Ordering Soleimani Strike

2:48pm January 07, 2020

by Don Gonyea

Following the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, leading Democratic presidential candidates have accused the president of acting without regard to potential consequences.

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'The Democracy Rebellion' With Journalist Hedrick Smith

1:55pm January 06, 2020

In a new documentary for PBS, Smith searches the nation for stories of democratic reform.

When Prices Increase, But The Minimum Wage Has Not

1:55pm January 06, 2020

Who should be responsible for the cost of living?

Former Housing Secretary Julián Castro and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren embrace after a Democratic presidential debate on June 26 in Miami.

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Julián Castro Endorses Elizabeth Warren, Days After Ending His Campaign

11:53am January 06, 2020

by Scott Detrow

The former housing secretary backing the Massachusetts senator is the most high-profile endorsement yet from a former candidate.

President Launches 'Evangelicals For Trump' Coalition

5:13pm January 05, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

President Trump has launched something he's calling an "Evangelicals for Trump" coalition in support of his re-election.

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Stephanie Hofeller stands with her father, Thomas, for a family photo in California during the 1970s. Republicans fought to stop computer files found on the redistricting expert's hard drives from going public — now Stephanie is sharing them online.

Deceased GOP Strategist's Daughter Makes Files Public That Republicans Wanted Sealed

1:51pm January 05, 2020

by Hansi Lo Wang

Republicans in North Carolina fought in court to stop computer files found on the redistricting expert's hard drives from going public. Now his daughter, Stephanie Hofeller, is sharing them online.

A newly sworn-in U.S. citizen holds the U.S. flag and paperwork during a 2018 naturalization ceremony in New York City. The Department of Homeland Security has agreed to share its records with the U.S. Census Bureau to help produce data about the U.S. cit

To Produce Citizenship Data, Homeland Security To Share Records With Census

7:12pm January 04, 2020

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized an agreement to share records that the Census Bureau says will help it produce data about the citizenship status of every person living in the U.S.

Politics & Government

1 Month Before Iowa Caucuses, Voters Remain Undecided

4:12pm January 03, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Iowa caucuses are one month from Friday. The candidates are campaigning frantically, and it's clear that many voters' minds are far from made up.

As of the new year, there are four leading contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination (from left): Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigi

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With A Month To Go Before Iowa And New Hampshire, Anything Can Happen

11:22am January 03, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Most Democratic voters say they could change their minds about whom they support. So be prepared for surprises as voting begins in the Democratic nominating contests next month.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign raised $21 million in the last three months of 2019, a drop from her previous total and a lower total than other top Democratic candidates.

Politics & Government

Warren Fundraising Drops, Lagging Behind Other Top Candidates

10:16am January 03, 2020

by Scott Detrow

The Massachusetts senator raised $21 million in the final quarter of 2019, less than in the previous three months. Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden and others saw boosts in fundraising.