elections

A man holds a ballot card with bar codes during a voting machine demonstration in Raleigh, N.C., last month.

McConnell, Decried As 'Moscow Mitch,' Approves Election Security Money

12:03pm September 20, 2019

by Philip Ewing

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to add $250 million for state and federal efforts to secure the election. Critics say Congress must set aside more dollars and pass a new bill.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has ended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Politics & Government

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Ends 2020 Presidential Bid

10:54am September 20, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

The mayor of America's largest city was one of the last major candidates to enter the race, but his progressive pitch never caught on in the crowded field.

Latest On Democratic Presidential Candidates Harris And Buttigieg In Iowa

4:38pm September 19, 2019

Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg are making big moves to bolster their primary campaigns in Iowa, the first state to hold a contest in 2020.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigns for the upcoming election in Fredericton, New Brunswick, September 18, 2019.

Canadian PM Trudeau Apologizes For Brownface Costume At 2001 Party

11:09pm September 18, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

The revelation of the photo comes as Trudeau is launching his reelection bid. "I'm pissed off at myself, I'm disappointed in myself," he said.

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifies before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday.

Ex-Trump Campaign Boss Corey Lewandowski Spars With House Democrats On 'Obstruction'

4:53pm September 17, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The former campaign manager appeared before a House panel to defend President Trump over charges of "collusion." Democrats focused on Trump's desire to constrain the Mueller inquiry.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Speak At Historic Galivants Ferry Stump

Foresight 2020: Senator Amy Klobuchar

2:23pm September 17, 2019

The Midwestern Democrat is leaning heavily into pragmatism ahead of the primary.

An Iowa farmer loads corn seeds into the tanks on a planter near Luxemburg, Iowa. Forty percent of the United States' corn crop goes to ethanol production.

Politics & Government

'We're Tightening Our Belt': Trump's Midwest Support Tested As Farmers Struggle

11:23am September 15, 2019

by Clay Masters

Farmers in the rural Midwest say they are hurting because of President Trump's ongoing trade war and a recent decision on renewable fuels.

Queue Listen Now

Democratic presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden; South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg; and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont participate in Thursday's debate in Houston.

Politics & Government

Democrats Get Closer To Serious Field Of Trump Challengers

1:35pm September 14, 2019

by Ron Elving

Something happened this week that was hard to pin down, but it was palpable. Not the contrast of night and day, but perhaps the difference between dusk and dawn.

Politics & Government

Shining Moments And Cheap Stunts At The 3rd Democratic Presidential Debate

5:43pm September 13, 2019

A review of the third Democratic presidential debate. How the candidates played off of one another, who shined and who didn't.

Friday News Roundup - International

4:43pm September 13, 2019

We cover flying flamingos, Bolton getting the boot and Hubble making history.