Youth-driven advocacy groups are proving increasingly influential in the 2020 election cycle as a new generation of activists seeks to move the Democratic Party toward a more progressive agenda. The activism is emerging as turnout in the 2018 midterms among young voters hit a 25-year high and surveys show a surge in voters between 18 and 29…
Read moreWhy Trump has reason for optimism in 2020
President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE is rolling into a post-Independence Day weekend at his Bedminster, N.J., property with reason to feel good about…
Read more2020 Dems say they will visit Homestead facility holding migrant children
Several Democratic presidential hopefuls have said they plan to visit a facility in Homestead, Fla., where migrant children are being held as the 2020 candidates prepare for the first primary debates in Miami this week. Their visits to the facility come amid renewed scrutiny over the treatment of migrant children in the custody of the U.S. government after attorneys told…
Read moreGabbard is most searched on Google after Democratic debate
GoogleTrends showed Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic MORE (D-Hawaii) as the most-searched candidate of Wednesday night’s Democratic debate after entering the event in Miami as a relative unknown. …
Read moreJesse Jackson: Biden was on the 'wrong side of history' on busing
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday hit former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report:…
Read moreAudience pushes back when Biden claims homophobic comments were recently OK in Seattle
Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE sparked…
Read more2020 Democrats connect with voters over beer
A number of Democrats running for president are turning to beer to appeal to voters, hoping to boost their populist credentials and stand out in a large field of more than 20 candidates. Candidates such as Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint…
Read moreMerkley on delaying endorsement: 'We have a different set of cards this time'
Sen. Jeff MerkleyJeffrey (Jeff) Alan MerkleyQAnon believer advances to Georgia House runoff race Senate Dems press DOJ over coronavirus safety precautions in juvenile detention centers Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight MORE (D-Ore.) on Sunday defended his decision to delay endorsing a 2020 presidential candidate, after backing Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley…
Read moreButtigieg details plan targeting systemic racism
White House hopeful Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE on Thursday unveiled new details of a plan aimed at tackling “racist structures and systems,” promising to invest in policies to help African…
Read moreHamilton takes over from Bottas in FP2 – Norris third
Mercedes was once again head and shoulders above the field in Friday’s second practice session at Monza, with Lewis Hamilton taking over the top spot from Valtteri Bottas. The six-time world champion was 0.262s clear of his teammate, while a later effort on low fuel by Lando Norris slotted the McLaren driver into third, almost…
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