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2016 Again? Russia Back to Stirring Chaos in U.S. Election

By Aamer Madhani, Deb Riechmann, and Mary Clare Jalonick | Feb 22, 2020

Just weeks into this year's election cycle, Russia already is actively interfering in the U.S. presidential campaign in hopes of reelecting President Donald Trump.

AP Fact Check: Donald Trump and the Audacity of Hype

By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, and Josh Boak | Feb 22, 2020

In an audacious league of his own, President Donald Trump celebrated the elimination of a tax that still exists and went deep and wide in distorting what he's done in office.

What the Trump Budget Says About the Administration's Health Priorities

Feb 21, 2020

A health policy expert says the vision brought forward by the Trump administration is deeply concerning. Cuts to virtually all important health-related programs bode ill for nations future.

Watch: Pete Buttigieg Appears on 'Ellen,' Takes Aim at Limbaugh Again

Watch: Pete Buttigieg Appears on 'Ellen,' Takes Aim at Limbaugh Again

Feb 21, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg stopped by "The Ellen Show" this week where he once again took aim at conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who recently made headlines for questioning if a gay man could debate President Donald Trump.

Democrats Try to Blunt Strong California Showing for Sanders

By Kathleen Ronayne | Feb 21, 2020

California is the largest prize in the calculations of any Democratic presidential candidate, but it rarely seems that way.

Where Did Elizabeth Warren Find 'Horse-Faced Lesbians' Insult? Inside the 'Wit and Wisdom of Mike Bloomberg'

Feb 20, 2020

During the Democratic presidential debate Wednesday night, Senator Elizabeth Warren came after billionaire Mike Bloomberg right of the gate, alleging that he called women "horse-faced lesbians." Here is where she got the quote.

Online Extra: Election 2020: Rivals pounce on Bloomberg at Dem debate

By Lisa Keen | Feb 20, 2020

"Horse-faced lesbians." That was one of the first barbs tossed at the Democratic presidential field's newcomer, billionaire former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, Wednesday night, in the party's most combative debate yet.

Debate Night Brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders Attacked by Rivals

By Steve Peoples, Alexandra Jaffe and Michelle L. Price | Feb 20, 2020

From the opening bell, Democrats savaged billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised pointed questions about Bernie Sanders' take-no-prisoners politics during a contentious debate that threatened to further muddy the party's urgent quest to defeat Trump.

Editorial: Reelect Pelosi and congressional Dems

By BAR Editorial Board | Feb 19, 2020

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who represents San Francisco in Congress, will almost certainly be reelected

Watch: Randy Rainbow's Newest News Flash: 'There Are No Rules for Donald!'

By Kilian Melloy | Feb 19, 2020

Randy Rainbow found plenty of fodder for his latest video - a musical parody in which the comedian enunciates the latest examples of the president's Trump's increasingly authoritarian behavior to Dua Lipa's "New Rules."

Limbaugh Takes Notes from Trump; Buttigieg Responds

By Kilian Melloy | Feb 19, 2020

When it comes to playing the American public, it would seem that even Rush Limbaugh has something to learn from Donald Trump.

Watch: Bloomberg Refers to Trans People as 'He, She, or It' in Recently Surfaced Video

Feb 19, 2020

Two decidedly different videos made news today concerning Mike Bloomberg and his attitude towards the transgender community.

Sanders Hopes Early Strength Will Prove He can Beat Trump

By Nicholas Riccardi | Feb 19, 2020

Since the early days of Bernie Sanders' second presidential campaign, he and his supporters have sought to allay concerns that he's a fringe candidate whose call for political revolution would doom the party to another humiliating defeat.

Bloomberg Makes Debate Stage, Facing Dem Rivals for 1st Time

By Kathleen Ronayne | Feb 18, 2020

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg has qualified for the upcoming Democratic presidential debate, marking the first time he'll stand alongside the rivals he has so far avoided by bypassing the early voting states and using his personal fortune to define himself.

Virginia Emerges as South's Progressive Leader Under Dems

By Alan Suderman and Sarah Rankin | Feb 18, 2020

In a state once synonymous with the Old South, Democrats are using their newfound legislative control to refashion Virginia as the region's progressive leader on racial, social and economic issues.

Karen Pence Adds Campaigning for Trump to Busy to-Do List

By Darlene Superville | Feb 18, 2020

Karen Pence has no shortage of projects.

Pete Buttigieg's Next Test: Winning Over Minority Voters

By Thomas Beaumont | Feb 18, 2020

So far, Pete Buttigieg has made it look easy.

Buttigieg Wants to Win Beyond Cheating Distance

Feb 17, 2020

The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, was asked at two consecutive town halls in Nevada on Monday about what he'd do should Trump refuse to leave the presidency after losing the election.

Bloomberg Takes Veiled Swipe at Rival's Aggressive Loyalists

By Alexandra Jaffe and Nicholas Riccardi | Feb 17, 2020

With the Nevada caucuses less than a week away, Democratic presidential candidates campaigning were fixated on a rival who wasn't contesting the state.

Over 26,000 Cast Early Votes in Nevada So Far

Feb 17, 2020

Nevada's Democratic Party says more than 26,000 people cast votes during the first two days of early voting in the state's presidential caucuses.

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