Democratic debate: Candidates clash over electability in struggle to oust Trump

Seven Democrats were facing off in New Hampshire, just four days before the state's first-in-the-nation primary election, for what could be the final debate-stage meeting for multiple candidates. The field has been shaken and reshaped by chaotic Iowa caucuses earlier this week that raised deeper questions about several candidates' political survival.

Poll finds majority of New Hampshire Democrats would choose deadly meteor strike over Trump’s re-election

In a new political poll regarding the upcoming New Hampshire primary, it appears that 64 percent of Democratic voters would rather see "a giant meteor strike the Earth, extinguishing all human life" than President Trump re-elected.

Joe Walsh ends Republican presidential campaign against Trump

The former Illinois congressman said Friday the fight against the “Cult of Trump” is just getting started.

Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders lead as Iowa releases partial results

The Iowa Democratic Party released partial results of its kickoff presidential caucus after a daylong delay late Tuesday showing former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg and progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the opening contest of the party's 2020 primary season.

Trump faces accusers: What to watch during State of the Union address

President Donald Trump will be facing his accusers Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech. The impeached president is speaking on the eve of what's anticipated to be his Senate acquittal on Wednesday.

Poor start: Leadoff Iowa Democratic caucus results delayed

The Iowa Democratic Party said Monday night that results from the state’s first-in-the-nation caucus were delayed due to “quality checks” and new reporting rules.

Illinois residents head to Iowa to canvass for Democratic candidates

Lots of Illinois residents were in Iowa for the final weekend before the caucuses, knocking on doors trying to meet with voters.

Before Andrew Yang, MLK was the champion of universal basic income

Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.

President Trump Impeachment Trial: Democrats open 2nd day of arguments in US Senate

House Democrats declared that “no president” has ever abused power the way Donald Trump did in his Ukraine dealings as they opened their second day of arguments Thursday in the historic impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.

Anti-Trump protests have shrunk. What's it mean for 2020?

Activists say the numbers should not be mistaken for a lack of energy or motivation to vote Trump out of office come November.

Chief justice, senators sworn in as Trump impeachment trial begins

Chief Justice John Roberts and all 100 senators were sworn-in Thursday as the impeachment trial for President Donald Trump begins.