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January 23, 2019

Merkley focuses on Oregon, postpones decision on 2020 bid

Sen. Jeff Merkley, one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, seemed content to meet ...

January 22, 2019

Democrats lurch left on top policies as 2020 primary begins

Democratic presidential contender Julian Castro launched his campaign by pledging support for "Medicare for All," free ...

January 19, 2019

Democratic senator asks FBI to investigate DHS secretary

A Democratic senator is asking the FBI to investigate whether Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen lied during ...

January 16, 2019

Senators ask FDA to update rules on certain pot products

Oregon's two senators on Tuesday urged the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update federal regulations to ...

December 25, 2018

Judge: Honduran mother can't be deported without daughter

A judge on Monday ordered the U.S. government not to deport a Honduran woman, whose lawyers worry about her being separated ...

December 24, 2018

The Latest: Dems would OK money for border security, no wall

The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local): 10:20 a.m. A Democratic senator is making clear that Democrats have ...

December 22, 2018

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week" — Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and ...

December 21, 2018

APNewsBreak: US miscalculated benefit of better train brakes

President Donald Trump's administration miscalculated the potential benefits of putting better brakes on trains that haul ...

December 19, 2018

O'Rourke's liberal credentials questioned as he eyes 2020

During this year's Texas Senate race, some home-state Democrats grumbled that Beto O'Rourke wasn't softening his liberal ...

December 16, 2018

O'Rourke, other Dems don't want tent city's contract renewed

Rep. Beto O'Rourke and four other Democratic members of Congress toured a remote tent city in West Texas on Saturday where ...

December 14, 2018

That 'live check' promises cash, but there's a catch

Have you received a preapproved offer in the mail this holiday season that looks like a check, made out to you and ready to ...

December 10, 2018

Presidential hopefuls pushed to go big on climate change

Environmental activists are ramping up a pressure campaign designed to drum up Democratic support for a sweeping agenda to ...

December 08, 2018

Heather Nauert likely to be quizzed on her diplomatic resume

President Donald Trump's pick to be America's ambassador at the United Nations is likely to face questions about her thin ...

December 07, 2018

Democratic 2020 campaign revving up quickly

Democrats are hitting fast forward. The first major presidential campaign announcements could come before year's end.

November 14, 2018

After midterms, Democratic hopefuls eye early-voting states

Democrats pondering 2020 presidential bids in the aftermath of the midterm elections are pivoting from campaigning for other ...

October 30, 2018

Merkley eyes White House, visits early primary states

He's a Democrat, a liberal senator who wants to make Medicare available for all Americans, has pushed bills to stem climate ...

October 29, 2018

House Democrats promise action on LGBTQ rights bill

Just days ahead of a midterm election they hope will deliver them a majority, House Democrats are promising to prioritize ...

October 13, 2018

South Carolina swarmed by potential Democratic candidates

Even by South Carolina standards, this is a lot. There's no set date for the state's pivotal 2020 presidential primary.

October 13, 2018

Democratic presidential prospects swarm South Carolina

Even by South Carolina standards, this is a lot. There's no set date for the state's pivotal 2020 presidential primary.