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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is the eighth presidential candidate who appears to have made it to the stage. The next debate has a tougher threshold than the past two.

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Klobuchar Qualifies For September Democratic Debate, Campaign Announces

2:19pm August 02, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

The next debate has a tougher threshold than the past two. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is the eighth presidential candidate who appears to have made it to the stage.

Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, announced Thursday he won't run for reelection 2020 after only narrowly surviving last fall in a district that voted for Hillary Clinton.

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Texas Rep. Will Hurd, House's Only Black Republican, Won't Seek Reelection In 2020

10:46pm August 01, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Hurd is the sixth congressional Republican in just over a week to announce their retirement. A frequent Trump critic, he's also the only GOP member who represents part of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate In Detroit Over Two Nights

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1A Across America: The Second Democratic Debates

4:59pm August 01, 2019

The second round of debates could be a critical elimination round for lower-tier candidates.

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Did The 2nd Round Of Democratic Presidential Debates Serve Voters?

4:20pm August 01, 2019

This week's Democratic presidential debates had features of a reality show and sporting events. How did that serve voters? Was the "show" any good? Do ratings matter?

U.S. Federal Election Commission chief Ellen Weintraub has proposed new restrictions on foreign involvement in U.S. campaigns. A public comment period runs until the autumn.

Rule Proposed To FEC Would Further Constrain Foreign Election Contributions

2:23pm August 01, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The Federal Election Commission is considering new language to tighten restrictions on foreign involvement as lawmakers continue pushing for new legislation.

Former Vice President Joe Biden was directly challenged by several other candidates, including Sens. Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker.

Politics & Government

Biden Bears Slings And Arrows But Battles Through Another Democratic Debate

1:02pm August 01, 2019

by Ron Elving

In format and style, the second CNN debate was almost a clone of the first. Once again, the emphasis was on finding points of contention and stoking the tension between candidates.

A protester unfurls a banner that says "Stop all deportations on day one" as Democratic presidential hopefuls debate.

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Protests On Immigration, Policing Disrupt 2nd Night Of Democratic Debate

7:02am August 01, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Activists targeted New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio regarding the NYPD officer involved in Eric Garner's 2014 death. Another group held a banner that read, "Stop all deportations on day one."

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker delivers his closing statement flanked by former Vice President Joe Biden during the Democratic presidential debate in Detroit on Wednesday night. Booker pressed Biden on his record on criminal justice.

Booker Says Biden's Crime Policies 'Destroyed Communities Like Mine'

12:30am August 01, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

Former Vice President Joe Biden has faced questions over his role in crafting the 1994 crime bill, which imposed lengthy sentences for drug offenses.

Follow NPR's live analysis and fact checks of Night 2 of the Democratic presidential primary debate in Detroit.

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Live Analysis And Fact Checks: July Democratic Debate Night 2

7:30pm July 31, 2019

Wednesday night's lineup includes a rematch between former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris. Follow NPR's real-time analysis as 10 presidential hopefuls make their case.

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10 More Candidates Face Off On Night 2 Of 2nd Democratic Presidential Debate

4:28pm July 31, 2019

The second night of the Democratic primary debates in Detroit will feature the frontrunner, former Vice President Joe Biden, who is expected to face challenges from Sens. Harris, Booker and others.

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