Bombshell testimony shows alarm over White House-Ukraine shadow diplomacy was early and deep
Some of the White House’s most senior foreign policy officials were trying to raise the alarm about the administration’s potentially…
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Other countries show Medicare for All doesn’t have to mean getting rid of private insurance
Bernie Sanders often points to Canada and Europe as models for universal health care coverage. But the Vermont independent senator’s…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney tried to blame the Syria debacle on impeachment
Well, this is a new one. In the wake of President Donald Trump’s disastrous decision to pull American troops out of northern Syria, House…
Continue Reading Donald Trump tweeted that the Fox impeachment poll was ‘incorrect.’ It’s not.
President Donald Trump loves polls. Except when they don’t have good news for him in them. Then he tries to discredit them. Witness this tweet…
Continue Reading Here’s a BIG clue on the real reason Donald Trump doesn’t want to release his taxes
President Donald Trump — and his associates — have given all sorts of reasons for his refusal to release his tax returns: He’s…
Continue Reading Democrats fight to keep Ohio a 2020 battleground
As a dozen Democratic presidential candidates descend on Ohio for their debate on Tuesday, a larger political question looms: Is Ohio still a…
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If the 2 Texans in Tuesday’s debate don’t show improvement, they may not make it to the next round
The two Democratic presidential candidates from Texas are set to appear Tuesday evening in what threatens to be their last debate, a high-stakes…
Continue Reading Does Joe Biden have a Hunter Biden problem?
Hunter Biden’s decision to speak publicly about his seat on the board of a Ukrainian natural gas company — and his relationship with his…
Continue Reading Elizabeth Warren wants 2020 rivals to name big donors with influential campaign positions
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday challenged her Democratic primary rivals to release the names of contributors and fundraisers with influential…
Continue Reading How to run for President
Yes, being President makes you the most powerful person in the world and puts you in the history books. But it’s also a multi-year commitment…
Continue Reading Political primaries and caucuses, explained
If two political parties are going to continue to dominate US politics, it means only two people have any real chance in the presidential election…
Continue Reading Who can vote in US elections?
The United States is a democracy, which means everyone gets to vote in US elections, right? Wrong. Who gets to participate and how easy it is for…
Continue Reading DNC warns of heightened disinformation activity ahead of debate
The Democratic National Committee warned presidential campaigns on Monday of “heightened disinformation and discourse manipulation…
Continue Reading Why do Iowa and New Hampshire get to go first?
It’s completely unfair to the other 48 states, but Iowa and New Hampshire always get to pick first in the presidential primary process.…
Continue Reading How Trump could win in 2020
President Donald Trump likes to brag that his 2016 victory was historically large — even though he lost the popular vote by about 3 million…
Continue Reading Do you know what Proposition 5 is? Texas voters to decide on state parks funding in November
A seven-city tour to secure the future of funding for state and local parks is underway and pulled into the Franklin Mountains on Monday. Anna…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden says he used ‘poor judgment’ in serving on board of Ukraine gas company
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden said he used “poor judgment” in serving on the board of a Ukrainian gas company…
Continue Reading Trump’s former top Russia adviser told Congress she saw ‘wrongdoing’ in US policy toward Ukraine, source says
Fiona Hill, President Donald Trump’s former top Russia adviser, raised concerns about Rudy Giuliani’s role in US foreign policy toward…
Continue Reading US troops express anger at Trump’s Syria policy: ‘We betrayed’ the Kurds
A wide range of American military personnel and defense officials are expressing a deep sense of frustration and anger at the Trump…
Continue Reading This is just the tip of the impeachment inquiry iceberg
Size does matter. As President Donald Trump tries to slash drastically the size of the National Security Council and make way for more political…
Continue Reading Ex-Obama administration officials push Democrats in Congress to defund war in Yemen
A collection of former high-ranking Obama administration national security officials who pushed a policy that led the United States to support Saudi…
Continue Reading Trump moves to sanction Turkey after criticism from Congress
Facing scathing criticism from Republican lawmakers and members of his own military, President Donald Trump on Monday sought to project a harder line…
Continue Reading Buttigieg puts money behind digital ad knocking ‘Medicare for All’ Democrats by name
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will begin airing a digital ad on Tuesday that calls out rivals Sens. Elizabeth Warren of…
Continue Reading Learn the latest about impeachment inquiry testimony on Capitol Hill and Hunter Biden speaking out
A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Impeachment Watch newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Two important…
Continue Reading Three questions every candidate should answer at the debate
The headlines and protest signs tell a unified story: this is an extraordinary time for women in this country. Everywhere, they are leading the…
Continue Reading Democrats take debate stage for first time since impeachment inquiry
Twelve Democrats will line up in swing state Ohio on Tuesday for a crucial debate in their White House battle, which will unfold as their party gears…
Continue Reading READ: White House response to letter on executive privilege from former top Trump Russia adviser’s attorneys
The White House said it waived executive privilege claims for former top Russia adviser Fiona Hill related to President Donald Trump’s July 25…
Continue Reading READ: Letter from former top Trump Russia adviser’s attorneys to White House counsel over privilege
Attorneys for President Donald Trump’s former top Russia adviser argued in a letter sent on Sunday that no executive privilege issues were in…
Continue Reading READ: Letter from former top Trump Russia adviser’s attorneys to White House counsel over privilege
Attorneys for President Donald Trump’s former top Russia adviser argued in a letter sent on Sunday that no executive privilege issues were in…
Continue Reading As Trump threatens to destroy Turkey’s economy and Kurds die, many wonder if penalties will have teeth
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is prepared to “swiftly destroy” Turkey’s economy with sanctions if it continues its…
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