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Bloomberg to Spend at Least $100M to Help Biden in Florida
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is committing at least $100 million to help Joe Biden’s presidential campaign in the crucial battleground state of Florida. Bloomberg’s late-stage infusion of cash reflects Democrats’ concerns about the tight race in a state that is a priority for President Donald Trump. A victory for Biden in Florida, the largest of the perennial battleground...
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Warren Bets on Brokered Convention. Will She Last That Long?
As her rivals head to the exits, Elizabeth Warren is vowing to press on to a contested convention.
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Democrats on Edge After 2020 Election Season's Ragged Launch
For Democrats, this was supposed be a moment to begin easing three years of built-up of anxieties. Instead, the launch of the 2020 presidential primary has left the party deeply unsettled and President Donald Trump gleeful about the chaos. Party leaders are on edge over embarrassing technical issues that marred this past week’s Iowa caucuses, as well as lower than expected turnout in the leadoff state. Front-runners Bernie Sanders...
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Facing Senate Trial Crunch, Dems Blitzing Iowa, Early States
As a winter storm barreled down on Iowa, Elizabeth Warren’s campaign team struggled with whether to scrap a town hall scheduled at the old Maytag headquarters. There was more than weather at play as the Massachusetts senator’s campaign monitored the forecast and called expected attendees to gauge their willingness to brave the snow and whipping wind. For the Democratic...
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Analysis: Trump Faces Narrow But Consequential Charges
The articles of impeachment offered up Tuesday against President Donald Trump are narrow, but consequential. They are also likely to be approved by Democrats alone. The impending vote will thrust Trump into a club no president wants to join: only the third American leader to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He’s confronting his allegations without a hint of contrition,...
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As Democratic Field Expands, Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden Waits on the Sidelines
Former Vice President Joe Biden will headline his first public event in about three weeks on Saturday— in Munich, Germany, nearly 5,000 miles from Iowa, site of the 2020 presidential campaign’s first contest.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Takes on Trump, Says He May Not Be ‘Free' in 2020
Back in Iowa as a full-fledged presidential candidate, Democrat Elizabeth Warren took aim at President Donald Trump on Sunday, saying he “may not even be a free person” by next year’s election. The Massachusetts senator’s comments came a day after Trump renewed his criticism of her past claims of Native American heritage. In a tweet, Trump called Warren “Pocahontas” and...
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Trump Lauds ‘Outstanding' Relationship With Chinese Leader During Summit
President Donald Trump said it’s been “very interesting” to spend time with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation as they visit Trump’s estate in Florida Friday. Officials have said the leaders are expected to discuss North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and trade, among other issues important to the world’s two biggest economies, though talks were largely overshadowd by the U.S....
