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3 More Biden Victories Increase Pressure on Sanders to Quit
Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upended by the coronavirus and building pressure on Bernie Sanders to abandon his campaign.
ICYMI Watch: Pete Buttigieg Guest Hosts 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg guest hosted "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Thursday night after making his announcement as fill in host for comedian Jimmy Kimmel earlier this week.
Sick of the Virus? Randy Rainbow's Latest Parody Nails It
Political comedian Randy Rainbow is as sick of the government's mishandling of the coronavirus crisis as anyone else - so he's made a fresh new musical parody video!
Trump Changes Tone, Gets Real on Virus Threat
After weeks of trying to play down the risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump struck a new, more urgent tone on Monday as he delivered a sobering message to Americans.
Kamala Harris Backs Harrison's Quest to Unseat Graham in SC
In his campaign against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Democrat Jaime Harrison is picking up the support of a former 2020 presidential hopeful, one he hopes will ultimately be his colleague in Congress.
Next Primaries Offer Contrast Between Nation's Past, Future
Sharing the primary calendar Tuesday are two states that represent different pieces of America: Ohio, which looks like the nation's past, and Arizona, which could be its future.
Analysis: Biden's Pragmatism Shines in Virus-Centered Debate
As he campaigns for president, Joe Biden's moderate approach to governing often fails to excite his party's most passionate voters. But on the debate stage Sunday night, his pragmatism broke through.
AP Fact Check: The Dems on Pandemic, Social Security, More
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sparred one-on-one Sunday in a Democratic debate held without a live audience. Here's a look at how some of their claims compare with the facts.
Biden, Sanders to Debate Against Backdrop of Global Pandemic
As the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates return to the debate stage, their party, the stakes, and the world look much different than in their last meeting less than three weeks ago.
Georgia 2nd State to Postpone Pres. Primaries Over Virus
Georgia's March 24 presidential primaries have been postponed until May because of fears over the new coronavirus, state election officials announced Saturday, a day after Louisiana also pushed back its primaries.
Debate Questions: Biden, Sanders are Finally to Meet 1-on-1
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are set to meet Sunday night in their first one-to-one presidential primary debate after months of Democratic free-for-alls that presaged a dramatic culling of the field since the opening round of the 2020 race.
Florida Could be Knockout Punch for Sanders' 2020 Campaign
Florida has never been known as a place of stability, especially in its politics.
Biden, Sanders Press Contrast with Trump in Virus Speeches
Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are to deliver separate addresses on the coronavirus Thursday, less than 24 hours after Trump spoke to the nation from the Oval Office about a public health crisis he'd previously downplayed.
Online Extra: EQCA postpones summit for LGBTQ electeds
After insisting its second annual LGBTQ Leadership Summit set for Friday, March 13, was a go, Equality California announced March 12 that it has been postponed due to new state guidance on coronavirus.
Bernie Sanders Says He's Moving Ahead with His Dem Campaign
Bernie Sanders says he's moving ahead with his Democratic presidential campaign.
Joe Biden has Another Big Primary Night, Wins 4 More States
Joe Biden decisively won Michigan's Democratic presidential primary, seizing a key battleground state that helped propel Bernie Sanders' insurgent candidacy four years ago.
Stakes Rise for Sanders Heading into Michigan Primary
Michigan and five other states hold presidential contests on Tuesday at a critical point in the Democratic race.
Insurers Sank Connecticut's 'Public Option.' Would A National Version Survive?
The stunning 2019 defeat of a plan to implement such a policy in Connecticut — a solidly blue, or liberal-leaning, state — shows how difficult it may be to enact even "moderate" solutions.
'Odd' Quirk Raises Delegate Stakes in Tuesday's Elections
A quirk in how delegates are won under Democratic Party rules is raising the stakes for Tuesday's elections, allowing a candidate to make up ground in the race quickly — or fall further behind.
Edited Biden Video Portends Social Media Challenges in 2020
Joe Biden's political opponents have launched an internet campaign suggesting he's not mentally or physically equipped to serve — sometimes using altered content and other disinformation.