Politics

In a Dramatic Turn, Buttigieg and Klobuchar Endorse Biden

In a swift turn of events, Mr. Buttigieg and Ms. Klobuchar quit the presidential race and endorsed Mr. Biden on the eve of Super Tuesday to try to boost him against the liberal front-runner, Mr. Sanders.

March 03, 2020

Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., ended his presidential campaign Sunday night.Credit...Erin Schaff/The New York Times

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders follows South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg off stage at the conclusion of the tenth Democratic 2020 presidential debate at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S., February 25

‘NO NOMINATION, AGAIN’: Trump says Buttigieg dropping out of Democratic race is plot to ‘take Sanders out of play’

March 02, 2020

Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. | Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP

Inside the sudden end of Pete Buttigieg’s campaign

March 02, 2020

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March 02, 2020

The Two Things That Sunk Buttigieg’s Candidacy

The changes in the primaries that made it harder for the South Bend mayor to succeed also constitute progress for his party.

March 02, 2020

The Two Things That Sunk Buttigieg’s Candidacy

March 01, 2020

South Carolina blows up the 2020 primary

If there was a best case scenario for Joe Biden, this was it.

March 01, 2020

Will Cokley, from Charlotte, N.C., checks his phone for the results of the South Carolina Democratic primary during a Joe Biden election night victory party on Saturday. | Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP

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.

February 29, 2020

Tom Steyer Tom Steyer. | Gerald Herbert/AP Photo

February 28, 2020

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He was picked for the post last year, but was withdrawn as a candidate over concerns by some on Capitol Hill and in the intelligence community about his qualifications, including fears he would politicize the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

Trump has nominated John Ratcliffe, a Republican congressman from Texas, as director of national intelligence. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

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

Michael Bloomberg had a bad week. Picture: NBC NewsSource:Supplied

February 20, 2020

Trump trolls Democrat candidates debating in Nevada

Mr Trump took aim at the new target, saying: “I hear he’s getting pounded tonight — you know he’s in a debate.

February 20, 2020

Businessman and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves from his SUV after a back-yard reception in Bedford, New Hampshire, June 30, 2015. Reuters

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

Roger Stone accompanied by his wife Nydia Stone, left, arrives for his sentencing at federal court in Washington on Thursday. The staunch ally of U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier filed a motion pressing for a new trial. (Manuel Balce Ceneta�

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

Bloomberg with Warren and Sanders. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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

The Democratic presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Joe Biden at the Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Mario Tama/Getty Images

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

Capricia Marshall and Mike Bloomberg / Getty Images

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

President Trump shakes hands with Attorney General William Barr during an event at the White House last year. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

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

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at a campaign town hall event at Salem High School in Salem, N.H., Feb. 9, 2020.Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at a campaign town hall event at Salem High

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

Both men delivered damaging testimony in inquiry

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

At last, Iowa results. So who won and lost?