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Clinton Scores Key Endorsement From Public-Employee Union

3:54pm October 23, 2015

by Don Gonyea

The AFSCME union's backing comes as many labor groups are still waiting to endorse a presidential candidate — and as Clinton is seeing the best stretch of her campaign.

WATCH: Hillary Clinton Testifies Before House Select Committee On Benghazi

7:13pm October 22, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before the House Select Committee. You can watch live here.

In 2013, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on Capitol Hill about the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Benghazi, Libya. Today she'll testify again.

Why The Stakes Are So High For Hillary Clinton — And The Benghazi Committee

1:15pm October 22, 2015

by Tamara Keith

The Democratic presidential candidate testifies Thursday in what could be one of the most closely watched congressional hearings ever. It's a pivotal moment in the 2016 campaign — and for the GOP.

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Clinton (purple line) is regaining some lost round lately, while Biden's (green) fortunes are fading the teeniest bit.

Why Biden Didn't Run, By The Numbers

3:40pm October 21, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

There are plenty of ways to explain why Biden isn't running. Polling, endorsements and fundraising are three good ones.

Vice President Joe Biden announces he will not seek the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination during an appearance in the White House Rose Garden with President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.

Joe Biden: Window 'Has Closed' For A White House Bid

12:46pm October 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

After a long and very public flirtation with a third White House bid, the vice president has ultimately decided against a late entrance into the presidential race.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Marco Rubio are helping make paid family leave a major issue in this election.

Why Paid Family Leave Has Become A Major Campaign Issue

5:21pm October 17, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Paid family leave has never been a major topic in a presidential election — until now. Here's what got it there.

Bernie Sanders' and Hillary Clinton's fundraising numbers got a lot closer last quarter, thanks in part to Sanders' huge small-donor base.

Is Bigger Really Better? Small Donors Boost Insurgent Candidates

1:04pm October 16, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Thanks to small donors fueling Bernie Sanders and Ben Carson, the campaign donation race last quarter got a lot tighter.

House Select Committee on Benghazi Chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., speaks at a news conference in Washington in March about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton using her personal email account for official business.

Republicans Hand Hillary Clinton Another Gift On Benghazi

4:43pm October 15, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Another House Republican says the Benghazi investigation is politically motivated. While it may not cost him his job, as it did Kevin McCarthy, it's a boost for Democrats' arguments.

Julián Castro Endorses Hillary Clinton

1:35pm October 15, 2015

Castro is the second Obama cabinet member to endorse Clinton — even as Vice President Joe Biden is still considering getting in the race.

Some Democratic candidates have blamed the 1999 scaling back of the Glass-Steagall Act for the financial collapse. That's arguably only partially true.

Fact Check: Did Glass-Steagall Cause The 2008 Financial Crisis?

7:36pm October 14, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The financial regulatory law became a big part of the Democratic debate Tuesday night. Did it help lead to the financial collapse? And what exactly is it, anyway?