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Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can’t win
Just six candidates gather in Des Moines, each eager to seize a dose of momentum on national TV before Iowa’s Feb. 3 caucuses.
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Cory Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money struggles
His departure now leaves a field that was once the most diverse in history with just one remaining African American candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.
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Les Otten steps up so Dixville Notch can retain claim to electoral fame
The tiny New Hampshire community, which traditionally is among the first to cast ballots for president in primaries and the general election, needed a fifth resident.
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Marianne Williamson lays off 2020 Democratic presidential campaign staff
Nevertheless, the best-selling author and spiritual guru is pushing ahead with her presidential bid, a former adviser confirms.
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Former Google executive returns to Maine, seeks Collins’ Senate seat
Democrat Ross LaJeunesse said company didn’t live up to its motto: Don’t be evil.
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Senate leaders remain in standoff over scope of Trump impeachment trial
The president’s reelection campaign says donations have accelerated during the impeachment proceedings, and it raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Castro, Obama’s housing secretary, ended his run Thursday after failing to garner enough support to make the most recent Democratic debate.
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U.S. Cyber Command weighs information warfare to counter Russian interference in 2020 election
Military officials are developing tactics that could be deployed against senior Russian officials and oligarchs if Moscow tries to hack election systems or sow widespread discord.
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Trump backs reelection of Sen. Susan Collins
In a tweet Monday, President Donald Trump wrote he agrees 100% that Collins is needed to ensure Republicans keep control of the U.S. Senate next year.