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Buttigieg Turns to Black Pastor to Discuss Racism, Poverty
As he labors to win over black voters whose support is vital to his Democratic presidential bid, Pete Buttigieg found a receptive host in a civil rights activist Sunday.
'I Know Joe's Heart': Why Black Voters are Backing Biden
After Kamala Harris challenged Joe Biden's past opposition to school busing in a nationally televised Democratic presidential debate, the former vice president who prides himself on strong relationships in the black community was in an unfamiliar place.
Biden Heads to Iowa Looking for a Rebound in Key State
Joe Biden kicks off an eight-day bus tour across Iowa on Saturday with a message: Reports of his demise in the nation's first presidential caucus state have been greatly exaggerated.
Congress Budget Battles Could Leave HIV Funding Out in the Cold
As of right now, additional funding linked to the administration's Ending the HIV Epidemic (EtE) initiative has not been included as an anomaly in the current CR; as a result, the future of EtE programming remains in doubt.
Old Video Puts Buttigieg in Listening Mode with Writer Who Called Him 'A Lying MF'
On Sunday a 2011 tape of a couple of white guys sitting around talking about race emerged on the Internet. That one of them is Pete Buttigieg has created a firestorm about his comments, even prompting one writer to call him 'A Lying MF.'
AP Interview: Ex-Polish President Defends Biden and Burisma
Aleksander Kwasniewski, a former Polish president and currently a board member for Ukrainian gas company Burisma, says Hunter Biden was chosen to join its advisory board because of his name and that that is simply how the world of business works.
Sticky Impeachment Trial Questions: How Long? Who Testifies?
What will the impeachment trial look like?
Trump Knew of Whistleblower Before Releasing Ukraine Aid
President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly $400 million in military aid to Kyiv, officials say.
Watch Sexy Rod Ask You to Do Something (But Not What You Think)
Meet Rod. In a video called "The Shocking NAKED Truth About Trump's Ukrainian Corruption Scandal," the buff, almost naked Rod lies on a bed while cradling a telephone and says: "It's getting hard..."
Nancy Grace Joins Fox Nation Streaming Service
Former CNN mainstay Nancy Grace is signing up for a crime show on Fox Nation, an illustration of how Fox News' streaming service has evolved counter to expectations one year into operation.
Probe of Police Shooting Could Revive Scrutiny of Buttigieg
The deadly shooting of an African American man by a white police officer this summer in South Bend, Indiana, highlighted Mayor Pete Buttigieg's struggle to win black support for his presidential campaign.
On the Thanksgiving Menu: Turkey, with a Side of Impeachment
Some people heading to Thanksgiving gatherings predict it's not just the turkey that will get roasted.
Disgraced Roy Moore Says He Wants to 'Go Back' in Time Before Gay Marriage, LGBTQ Rights
Roy Moore, who is running for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat held by Democrat Doug Jones, recently said he wants to go back in time before same-sex marriage and trans rights, according to a new report.
Kamala Harris Proposes Doubling Mental Health Treatment Beds
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wants to double the number of mental health treatment beds available across the country and increase access to virtual mental health counseling.
'A Serious-Minded Kid:' Pete Buttigieg Aimed High Early
As early as grade school, Pete Buttigieg exhibited an attention-grabbing combination of brains and curiosity, the sort of kid with a reputation — among kids and teachers.
As More Men Run, Klobuchar Makes Case for 'Woman Candidate'
Amy Klobuchar does not want to run for president as a "woman candidate."
Gluten-Sensitive Liberals? Investigating the Stereotype
Despite having no data to support their claims, media voices ranging from the satirical show Portlandia to commentators on Fox News have poked fun at what they characterize as the gluten-intolerant left.
Michael Bloomberg Launches Democratic Presidential Bid
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
Bloomberg Vows to Refuse Donations, Presidential Salary
Michael Bloomberg will not accept political donations if he runs for president and he will not take a salary if he wins, according to senior aides.
What's Next in Impeachment: a Busy December, and on to 2020
After two weeks of public hearings, Democrats could soon turn the impeachment process over to the House Judiciary Committee. They're moving "expeditiously" ahead as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has instructed.