WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Monday proposed spending $1.5 trillion over 10 years to create a universal child care and early education system, to be funded by taxing the wealthiest Americans. Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Senator…
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Buttigieg courts South Carolina black voters with his veteran status
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – Pete Buttigieg, the only veteran in the top tier of candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, is turning to South Carolina’s large military community to help shore up his nagging lack of support among black voters.…
Trump adviser Stone arrives at court as Washington braces for sentence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s long-time adviser Roger Stone on Thursday arrived at the federal courthouse where he is set to be sentenced after being convicted on charges including lying to a congressional panel investigating Russian interference in the…
Bloomberg comes under scathing attack at first Democratic presidential debate in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Michael Bloomberg faced a barrage of attacks at his first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday, as his rivals assailed the free-spending and fast-rising billionaire over his record on race, history of sexist comments and the use…
Bloomberg bash at debate may give Democratic rivals new life
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Most of the fire at the Democratic presidential debate in Nevada on Wednesday was aimed at the newcomer on the stage, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. When it was over, his uninspiring performance may have given…
Explainer: Nevada caucuses present new test to Democrats after chaotic Iowa contest
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nevada Democrats will host hundreds of caucuses on Saturday, the third contest in the state-by-state presidential nominating process, almost three weeks after the Iowa caucuses caused mayhem when a technical meltdown delayed results. The Democratic race has…
Trump calls for all cases stemming from Mueller probe to be ‘thrown out’
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One after the NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for all cases stemming…
Democratic presidential hopeful Bloomberg calls for tighter financial industry regulations
FILE PHOTO: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg addresses a news conference after launching his presidential bid in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday proposed…
Trump, Republican committee raised more than $60 million during January impeachment trial: campaign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and his Republican Party raised more than $60 million in January, against the backdrop of impeachment that threatened Trump’s presidency. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while meeting with Ecuador’s…
U.S. Senate advances resolution limiting Trump’s ability to wage war
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate advanced legislation on Wednesday intended to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran, paving the way for a final vote as eight Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the war powers resolution.…