Inside the sudden end of Pete Buttigieg’s campaign
The former mayor concluded this weekend that his path had closed, before warning against Bernie Sanders' approach in his dropout speech.
March 02, 2020
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The Two Things That Sunk Buttigieg’s Candidacy
March 02, 2020
South Carolina blows up the 2020 primary
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February 29, 2020
Steyer drops out of 2020 race
The billionaire spent hundreds of millions of dollars but never made a splash in primaries or caucuses.
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Trump Again Selects Rep. John Ratcliffe to Be Intelligence Chief
He was picked for the post last year, but was withdrawn as a candidate over concerns by some on Capitol Hill and in the intelligence community about his qualifications, including fears he would politicize the position.
February 28, 2020
February 22, 2020
‘Don’t let them take it away!’ Trump congratulates ‘Crazy Bernie’ as Sanders wins big in Nevada
Evoking painful memories, US President Donald Trump has expressed hope his potential Democratic contender won’t be robbed of the nomination this time, as Bernie Sanders is heading for a decisive victory in Nevada caucus.
February 22, 2020
February 22, 2020
One error behind $460 million humiliation
Michael Bloomberg spent hundreds of millions of dollars to get on the debate stage. But there was one thing his money couldn’t buy.
February 22, 2020
February 20, 2020
Trump associate Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison after rollercoaster trial
Case has featured gag orders, colourful testimony, a mass resignation and Twitter rebukes from Trump
February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020
Bloomberg roundly attacked by rivals in fiercest Democratic debate so far
Billionaire’s record on policing and discrimination condemned
February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020
Mike Bloomberg is the clear loser of his first presidential debate after getting dunked on from all sides
Mike Bloomberg faced his first true test as a candidate on Wednesday night's Democratic debate in Nevada.
February 20, 2020
February 16, 2020
Mike Bloomberg adds Capricia Marshall, top Clinton ally, to 2020 campaign
“Hiring Capricia is a very smart move. She’s a big deal.”
February 16, 2020
February 12, 2020
Trump hails Barr for ‘taking charge’ of Roger Stone case as Democrats call for attorney general’s resignation
A Justice Department spokeswoman did not return a request for comment on what exact role Barr has played in Stone’s case.
February 12, 2020
February 11, 2020
Andrew Yang Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign
The 45-year-old entrepreneur was one of the breakout stars of the Democratic primary race, building a following that started largely online but expanded to give him enough donors and polling numbers to qualify for the first six debates.
February 11, 2020
February 10, 2020
Why a young former mayor is surging in US election
Pete Buttigieg has surged towards the top of the pack ahead of New Hampshire's Democratic primary on Tuesday. He's drawing more attention from voters - and more attacks from presidential rivals who view this newcomer to national politics as a serious threat.
February 10, 2020
February 09, 2020
Iowa Democratic Party projects Buttigieg wins most delegates, but Sanders a close 2nd
Warren, Biden and Klobuchar are also projected to receive delegates.
February 09, 2020
February 08, 2020
Trump fires two major impeachment figures -- Alexander Vindman and Gordon Sondland
Alexander Vindman was told his services were no longer required. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/Zuma/Rex/Shutterstock
February 08, 2020
February 07, 2020
At last, Iowa results. So who won and lost?
The Iowa caucuses used to be viewed as messy but endearing. Now they're just a mess. Three days after Democrats across the state gathered to vote for, and haggle over, their preferred presidential nominee, results are in - but the dust still hasn't fully settled.
February 07, 2020
February 06, 2020
President Trump Denounces ‘Terrible Ordeal’ of Impeachment
A day after acquittal, Trump says he, his family and the country were put through an ordeal by ‘dishonest and corrupt people’
February 06, 2020
February 05, 2020
Sen. Mitt Romney will vote to convict Trump, breaking with fellow Republicans
The president is expected to be acquitted by the Senate in a few hours.
February 05, 2020
February 05, 2020
Mitt Romney Will Vote to Convict Trump Ahead of Expected Acquittal
With an expected vote later Wednesday to acquit President Trump in the impeachment vote, Sen. Mitt Romney said he would vote to convict the president on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, breaking from his Republican Party.7862 minutes ago
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