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Despite Improvements, Nevadans Ready for Caucus System Change

Despite Improvements, Nevadans Ready for Caucus System Change

by Alex Moore and Evan Ochsner | Feb 24, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics

LAS VEGAS – More than 80 employees at Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino used their lunch break on Saturday to vote in Nevada’s Democratic caucus. State party officials use such examples as proof that the caucus system worked, but critics say too many voters still...
Latino voters show their influence in Nevada caucuses

Latino voters show their influence in Nevada caucuses

by Alex Moore and Evan Ochsner | Feb 24, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada caucuses had a starkly different demographic landscape from the contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, two states largely bereft of racial and ethnic diversity. And while the result was the same – a third win for Bernie Sanders, this time the...
Bloomberg saw Sanders as his only viable threat. Then Warren announced her best fundraising hour.

Bloomberg saw Sanders as his only viable threat. Then Warren announced her best fundraising hour.

by James Pollard | Feb 20, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg entered Wednesday night’s debate pitching the race as a two-person contest between himself and Sen. Bernie Sanders—and that of the two, the former New York City mayor is best equipped to defeat President...
“This is not just Roger being Roger”: Judge sentences Stone to 3-1/3 years in prison

“This is not just Roger being Roger”: Judge sentences Stone to 3-1/3 years in prison

by Suzy Vazquez and Cassidy Wang | Feb 20, 2020 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON –A federal judge sentenced Roger Stone, a friend of President Donald Trump, to 40 months in jail after he was convicted of impeding a congressional investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, despite Trump’s tweets suggesting the...
Faith leaders express concerns over counting in 2020 census

Faith leaders express concerns over counting in 2020 census

by Alex Moore and Zamone Perez | Feb 18, 2020 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON—The Census Bureau has not done enough to quell fears that responses to the nationwide survey will be used against people, especially undocumented immigrants and marginalized communities, faith leaders said on Tuesday at a summit where they were asked to...
Policy experts weigh-in on Nevada’s Democratic debate

Policy experts weigh-in on Nevada’s Democratic debate

by Rupa Palla | Feb 18, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Six Democratic presidential candidates will participate in Wednesday night’s debate in Nevada, with former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg making his first debate appearance. The Democratic National Committee set two qualification thresholds:...
As Warren looks ahead to Super Tuesday, her message remains consistent after N.H. loss

As Warren looks ahead to Super Tuesday, her message remains consistent after N.H. loss

by Evan Ochsner, Zamone Perez, Joey Safchik and Gregory Svirnovskiy | Feb 14, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics, Topics

ARLINGTON VA. — In her first public event after placing a distant fourth in the New Hampshire primary, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her campaign remain on course in messaging at a town hall in Arlington, Va., while also laying out a strategy for the...
Former law clerk alleges sexual harassment by prominent judge, House Subcommittee discusses power dynamics within the federal judiciary

Former law clerk alleges sexual harassment by prominent judge, House Subcommittee discusses power dynamics within the federal judiciary

by James Pollard | Feb 13, 2020 | Politics

WASHINGTON—A former law clerk to the late Judge Stephen Reinhardt said Thursday at a House subcommittee hearing that he sexually harassed her repeatedly while she clerked for him in 2017 and 2018. Olivia Warren, the former clerk, testified before the House Judiciary...
Warren stumbles in her own backyard, but will persist – with changes

Warren stumbles in her own backyard, but will persist – with changes

by Sneha Dey | Feb 13, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Politics

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Early in her run for president Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that campaigning in New Hampshire was like visiting her neighbors. Polling last August had her ahead in the state, giving her a reason to be feeling good in the neighborhood....
Subcommittee evaluates bill to protect women’s access to abortion

Subcommittee evaluates bill to protect women’s access to abortion

by Suzy Vazquez | Feb 12, 2020 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON — In response to numerous states enacting laws in 2019 that prohibit or restrict abortion, a House subcommittee held a hearing to evaluate H.R. 2975, The Women’s Health Protection Act. The bill would prohibit bans and medically unnecessary...
2020 Census falling behind on worker recruitment goals, GAO report says

2020 Census falling behind on worker recruitment goals, GAO report says

by Alex Moore and Cassidy Wang | Feb 12, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — The Census Bureau is falling behind on recruiting workers and community partners for the 2020 count ahead of the start of self-response mailing next month, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office Wednesday during a...
Democrats Murphy, Khanna discuss progressive foreign policy ahead of 2020 election

Democrats Murphy, Khanna discuss progressive foreign policy ahead of 2020 election

by James Pollard | Feb 12, 2020 | Featured, National Security, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — National security will likely be an important issue for Democrats during the 2020 presidential election cycle, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said Wednesday at a panel discussion on foreign policy. “We just went through an impeachment crisis that was...
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