Trump impeachment: McConnell can start trial, delay on witnesses

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the Senate votes to proceed with setting the ground rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

The former Obama housing secretary was the only Latino candidate in the field and one of the biggest voices on immigration.

Elizabeth Warren targets ultra-wealthy with 2-percent wealth tax to fund Medicare for All, free college

There may be three billionaires running for president but that hasn’t stopped many Democratic candidates from railing against the ultra-wealthy, especially Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. 

States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.

"Wine cave" owner responds to debate flare-up

The owner of the wine-cave at the center of the Democratic debate stage flare-up responded to being thrust into the spotlight.

7 Democrats to take stage in final presidential debate of 2019

Only a day after the House voted to impeach the president, Thursday’s debate in Los Angeles will underscore the concern for Democratic voters regarding who can beat Trump in November.

Trump threatens to bypass nonprofit charged with running debates

President Donald Trump made clear Monday that he intends to participate in at least three general election debates, but he is threatening to sidestep the nonprofit group charged with running them.

Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final debate of 2019

A deepening sense of volatility is settling over the Democratic Party's presidential primary election on the eve of the sixth and final debate of 2019. The seven candidates who remain are being forced to grapple with unprecedented distraction from Washington.

Florida approved for voter data program

The approval, contingent on legislative funding, is expected to allow Florida to have more “accurate voter rolls, make voting easier and reduce costs to taxpayers,” DeSantis said in a prepared statement.

House Judiciary panel takes first steps toward impeachment vote

Democrats and Republicans on the panel used the prime-time hearing to make final arguments for and against impeachment.

Can late entries into the 2020 presidential race find their footing with voters?

Two late entries to the Democratic race are threatening to shake things up and upend the entire primary system, less than three months before the first votes are cast. 

Bernie Sanders announces $150B plan to expand broadband access

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America” while breaking up and better regulating monopolies he says currently limit access to drive up their profits.

As Democratic primaries approach, here’s why political endorsements are important to the 2020 election

With various digital platforms making it easier for candidates to bring awareness to their campaigns, endorsements remain as crucial as ever to stay relevant in a highly polarizing election.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock drops out of Democratic presidential race

The two-term governor and former state attorney general said it's become clear that he won't have a shot at being his party's nominee.

House Judiciary Committee sets Dec. 4 impeachment hearing

The House Judiciary Committee will be taking over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump starting next week on Dec. 4.