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- Aug 17, 7:58 PM ET
Spike Lee to hold sold out fundraiser for Kamala Harris
Spike Lee will be hosting a sold out fundraiser for Harris at their home in Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts Friday evening.
Aug 17, 7:58 PM ET
- Aug 17, 1:08 AM ET
Elizabeth Warren rolls out policy on Native American issues ahead of Sioux City forum
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s campaign put forth a lengthy and exhaustive policy plan aimed at addressing injustices in the Native American community.
Aug 17, 1:08 AM ET
- Aug 16, 11:10 AM ET
House Democrats subpoena Lewandowski, Dearborn for testimony
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have issued subpoenas to Corey Lewandowski and Rick Dearborn.
Aug 16, 11:10 AM ET
- Aug 16, 10:54 AM ET
Cardi B, Bernie Sanders discuss immigration, police brutality
The rapper previously expressed her support for "Daddy Bernie's" campaign.
Aug 16, 10:54 AM ET
- Aug 16, 12:18 AM ET
John Hickenlooper drops out of 2020 presidential race
The former governor of Colorado thanked his family and supporters, saying that he is instead giving "serious thought" to a possible Senate run.
Aug 16, 12:18 AM ET
- Aug 15, 7:58 PM ET
Beto O'Rourke relaunches campaign from El Paso hometown in wake of mass shooting
Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke relaunched his 2020 presidential campaign with a speech from El Paso in the wake of a mass shooting.
Aug 15, 7:58 PM ET
- Aug 15, 5:55 PM ET
Beto relaunches campaign, Hickenlooper mulls ending presidential bid
2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke relaunches his campaign following the shooting in El Paso, as sources close to John Hickenlooper expect him to drop out of the race Thursday.
Aug 15, 5:55 PM ET
- Aug 15, 5:27 PM ET
John Hickenlooper: Everything you need to know about the 2020 presidential candidate
Before his term as governor ended in January, John Hickenlooper crisscrossed the country, visiting key primary states and fueling 2020 rumors.
Aug 15, 5:27 PM ET
- Aug 15, 3:40 PM ET
Rep. Steve King asks if there would 'be any population of the world left' if children born of rape, incest were aborted
Rep. Steve King asks if there would "be any population of the world left" if children born of rape, incest were aborted
Aug 15, 3:40 PM ET
- Aug 15, 2:54 PM ET
Beto O'Rourke relaunches campaign in wake of El Paso shooting
The former congressman gave a speech in his hometown of El Paso, Texas.
Aug 15, 2:54 PM ET
- Aug 15, 8:13 AM ET
For Cory Booker, water crisis awakens ghosts of past Newark water scandal
A growing water quality crisis gripping Newark, New Jersey, is bringing fresh attention and scrutiny of Cory Booker’s own record when he was that city’s mayor.
Aug 15, 8:13 AM ET - Aug 12, 8:40 PM ET
Here are 7 top moments during the Iowa State Fair
The mass shooting tragedies loomed large and heavy over the Iowa State Fair even as the candidates sought to balance that deep pain and the frivolity of fried Oreos.
Aug 12, 8:40 PM ET - Aug 12, 8:16 PM ET
Cory Booker bonds with mom, devours fried PB&J
The Democratic presidential candidate made time for family and fried foods at the Iowa State Fair.
Aug 12, 8:16 PM ET - Aug 12, 6:44 PM ET
2020 candidates cross paths, hug on the campaign trail
Senators Harris and Klobuchar bumped into each other while campaigning at the Iowa State Fair.
Aug 12, 6:44 PM ET - Aug 12, 5:33 PM ET
Dems descend on Iowa State Fair
Multiple 2020 presidential candidates weighed in on health care and gun control in Iowa over the weekend.
Aug 12, 5:33 PM ET - Aug 12, 5:31 PM ET
Bernie Sanders braves crowds for a corn dog
The Democratic presidential candidate was swarmed by press at the Iowa State Fair.
Aug 12, 5:31 PM ET - Aug 12, 4:34 PM ET
Sen. Harris flips pork, hopes to 'flip Republicans' at Iowa Fair
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris joked that she knows how to "flip Republicans" while cooking sausage patties at the Iowa State Fair.
Aug 12, 4:34 PM ET - Aug 12, 12:39 PM ET
2020 Dem. pres. candidates talk gun safety and border crisis at Iowa State Fair
At the Iowa State Fair, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates discuss the topics of gun legislation reform and immigration on the soapbox stage.
Aug 12, 12:39 PM ET - Aug 11, 3:57 PM ET
Trump 'contributing to the problem' of rise in white supremacy: Cory Booker
On "This Week," George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Cory Booker on combatting gun violence and the state of his 2020 presidential campaign.
Aug 11, 3:57 PM ET - Aug 11, 3:00 PM ET
With or without Beto O’Rourke, Democrats eye Texas as key Senate battleground
From MJ Hegar to Amanda Edwards to Royce West, the seven-way primary features a diverse crowd in a year in which the Lone Star state is expected to be in play.
Aug 11, 3:00 PM ET - Aug 10, 1:42 PM ET
More 2020 Democrats calling Trump a 'white supremacist'
More 2020 Democrats are calling President Donald Trump a "white supremacist." ABC News compiled what they candidates are saying -- or not saying. .
Aug 10, 1:42 PM ET - Aug 9, 6:38 PM ET
Who is Julian Castro?
The Democrat served as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama.
Aug 9, 6:38 PM ET - Aug 9, 6:38 PM ET
Who is Pete Buttigieg?
The Democrat is currently serving as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
Aug 9, 6:38 PM ET - Aug 9, 6:36 PM ET
Democratic presidential candidates take on Trump at Iowa State Fair
President Trump's rhetoric on gun control and immigration were some of the talking points criticized by 2020 presidential candidates Joe Biden and Julián Castro.
Aug 9, 6:36 PM ET - Aug 9, 12:20 PM ET
Andrew Yang qualifies for fall presidential debates
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has qualified for the next presidential debates
Aug 9, 12:20 PM ET - Aug 9, 3:13 AM ET
From intel analyst to a military ‘Uber’: Inside Mayor Pete Buttigieg's Afghanistan deployment
Part of Pete Buttigieg's role in Afghanistan included serving as an "Uber" driving, shuffling officers through dangerous terrain.
Aug 9, 3:13 AM ET - Aug 8, 9:18 PM ET
Democratic field descends on Iowa for all-important state fair
The Democratic candidates for president head to the Iowa State Fair this week, an annual event filled with parades, pumpkin squashes and pork chops.
Aug 8, 9:18 PM ET - Aug 8, 9:08 PM ET
Elizabeth Warren doubles down on calling Trump a white supremacist, joining former Rep. Beto O'Rourke
Sen. Elizabeth Warren doubled down on describing the president as a white supremacist while on the trail in Iowa.
Aug 8, 9:08 PM ET - Aug 8, 5:44 PM ET
2020 Democratic presidential candidates set to visit Iowa State Fair
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock are set to take to the fair's soapbox later Thursday.
Aug 8, 5:44 PM ET - Aug 8, 2:19 PM ET
Who is Tim Ryan?
The Democrat currently represents Ohio's 13th Congressional District.
Aug 8, 2:19 PM ET - Aug 7, 11:22 PM ET
House Democrats file lawsuit to enforce subpoena for McGahn testimony
House Democrats filed a lawsuit to enforce a subpoena demanding former White House counsel Donald McGahn testify, something the White House has repeatedly blocked.
Aug 7, 11:22 PM ET - Aug 7, 8:40 PM ET
Who is Beto O'Rourke?
The Democrat represented Texas' 16th Congressional District in the House.
Aug 7, 8:40 PM ET - Aug 7, 7:39 PM ET
Cory Booker speaks on white supremacy, race and guns in South Carolina
2020 contender Cory Booker speaks on white supremacy, race and guns in South Carolina. Booker spoke at Mother Emanuel AME Church following deadly mass shootings.
Aug 7, 7:39 PM ET - Aug 7, 4:40 PM ET
Long-shot 2020 candidate Mike Gravel ends quirky campaign with endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders
Mike Gravel, the 89-year-old former senator from Alaska, ran a quirky campaign to rock the Democratic Party boat and collected more than 60,000 donors along the way.
Aug 7, 4:40 PM ET - Aug 7, 2:34 PM ET
Trump lashes out at O'Rourke ahead of El Paso visit
President Donald Trump told 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to "be quiet," prompting him to reply that 22 people died "after an act of terror inspired by your racism."
Aug 7, 2:34 PM ET - Aug 6, 2:36 PM ET
Most Democratic voters say both Biden and Sanders made convincing health care arguments at debates: POLL
Nearly five hours of contentious debate among 20 Democratic contenders over two nights showcased a stark ideological clash within the party over health care.
Aug 6, 2:36 PM ET - Aug 4, 12:29 PM ET
Democrats tussle over health care at Nevada labor forum
Democratic presidential candidates' tussle over health care reform and Barack Obama's legacy is continuing at an event with union workers in Nevada
Aug 4, 12:29 PM ET - Aug 4, 5:38 AM ET
O'Rourke cancels prison tour, heads to Texas after shooting
O'Rourke cancels visit California's San Quentin State Prison after mass shooting in El Paso, Texas
Aug 4, 5:38 AM ET - Aug 3, 10:00 PM ET
McConnell fires back at 'Moscow Mitch' attacks by Democrats
Primed for Russia-related issues from his detractors at Kentucky's premier political event, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday it's fitting for Democrats to wear "Moscow Mitch" shirts depicting the communist-era hammer and sickle
Aug 3, 10:00 PM ET - Aug 2, 7:26 PM ET
On 'The View,' Bill de Blasio defends Biden attacks during 2nd Democratic debate
de Blasio says debating is crucial to finding out who Democrats are as a party.
Aug 2, 7:26 PM ET - Aug 2, 5:29 PM ET
Amy Klobuchar says she's qualified for next Democratic debate: Here's who else is expected be on stage
ABC News, in partnership with Univision, is hosting the Democratic primary debate in September. Here's who's qualified so far, based on an ABC News analysis.
Aug 2, 5:29 PM ET - Aug 2, 4:14 AM ET
Biden, 'surprised' by Obama criticisms during Democratic debate, goes on defense
The former vice president defended against criticisms of Obamacare and Obama's deportation policies, to which he said that "the world has changed since Obama."
Aug 2, 4:14 AM ET - Aug 1, 10:45 PM ET
Gillibrand on 1981 Biden op-ed pushback: 'Give me a break'
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Thursday kept up the attack on Joe Biden she started in Wednesday night's debate -- blasting him for a 1981 op-ed on a child-care tax credit.
Aug 1, 10:45 PM ET - Aug 1, 10:15 PM ET
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard discusses taking on Sen. Kamala Harris
The Hawaii congresswoman said she wanted to point out examples of "failed leadership" when calling out Sen. Kamala Harris during the primary debate.
Aug 1, 10:15 PM ET - Aug 1, 10:13 PM ET
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang sounds off on Harris and Biden's back and forth exchange
The 2020 presidential candidate said that the "Democrats need to focus on beating Donald Trump in 2020 and not beat each other up."
Aug 1, 10:13 PM ET - Aug 1, 10:12 PM ET
Mayor de Blasio says debate brought 'important conversation'
The 2020 presidential candidate said that Democrats must get to the "heart and soul of what this party is about."
Aug 1, 10:12 PM ET - Aug 1, 10:12 PM ET
Voters weigh in on the Democratic candidates' views on criminal justice reform.
Rachael Rollins, a district attorney in Massachusetts, believes candidates should be held accountable for past practices.
Aug 1, 10:12 PM ET - Aug 1, 10:12 PM ET
How did the Democratic candidates do in their second debate mashup?
A viewer from Newark, New Jersey, discusses Sen. Cory Booker's performance on the debate stage.
Aug 1, 10:12 PM ET - Aug 1, 9:55 PM ET
Wrap up on the 2nd night of 2020 Democratic primary debate
The Democratic presidential candidates face off on the Fox Theater stage in Detroit for the second night of the Democratic primary debate.
Aug 1, 9:55 PM ET - Aug 1, 9:53 PM ET
Sen. Michael Bennet weighs in on bussing debate
The 2020 presidential candidate from Colorado said that kids all over America "can't access a decent education."
Aug 1, 9:53 PM ET