Election 2020
In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate
Posted on · The selection will make Harris just the third woman — and first African American — to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.
Election 2020
Bernie Sanders Is Suspending His Presidential Campaign
Posted on · The Vermont senator is exiting the 2020 race, bowing to the commanding delegate lead that former Vice President Joe Biden has established.
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It’s The Biggest Primary Day Of the 2018 Midterms: Here’s What To Watch For
Posted on · Voters head to the polls in eight states today to pick nominees for Senate, governor and several key congressional races that could decide control of the House of Representatives this fall
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Top Democrat Says Election Will Decide DACA’s Fate
Posted on · Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin is conceding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program won't be extended any time soon. He says the fall election will decide DACA's fate
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UPDATE: Trump Plan Offers Citizenship Path To 1.8 Million Immigrants
Posted on · On the table: a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million people who are in the country illegally as well as $25 billion for a border wall. The Trump administration is also calling for changes to the legal immigration system
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UPDATE: Congress Passes Bill To End Government Shutdown
Posted on · Congress has voted to restore funding through Feb. 8 after senators made an agreement to pursue immigration bills in the future. The stopgap spending measure heads to President Trump's desk
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Confusion Reigns As GOP Scrambles To Avert A Government Shutdown
Posted on · The president indicated in a morning tweet that he opposed House Republicans' bill to extend long-term funding for a popular children's health care program as part of a short-term spending agreement
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Republicans And Democrats Seek Path To DACA Deal In Coming Weeks
Posted on · There's a key window leading up to Jan. 19, when government funding expires, if the two parties are going to agree on a permanent fix for people currently protected by the expiring DACA program.
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With Women’s Rights As A Focus, Attention Turns To Gillibrand
Posted on · As the "Me Too" moment hit Congress this year, Kirsten Gillibrand found herself in the center of the headlines. The New York senator is now on most short lists of possible Democratic 2020 contenders