Federal Court Ruling May Open The Door To More 'Scam PACs'
The decision would allow super PACs to raise money by using a candidate's name, even if none of the money ends up going to support that candidate.
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Judge Restores Wisconsin Governor's Powers, Strikes Down GOP Laws
A Wisconsin county judge ruled Thursday that laws passed in December by Republicans during a lame-duck session to limit the power of incoming Democratic Gov. Tony Evers are unconstitutional.
Trump Carries On Criticism Of McCain, As A Republican Calls His Words 'Deplorable'
The president again complained about the late Arizona senator during an Ohio speech, even criticizing the McCain family for not showing gratitude to the president over the late senator's funeral.
Amy Klobuchar Runs On A Record Of Accomplishments — Including With Republicans
The Minnesota Democratic senator and 2020 presidential candidate has touted a bipartisan approach and stopped short of embracing some progressive priorities, distinguishing her from many competitors.
Bernie Sanders Pledges To Do A Better Job Of Explaining Socialism
In an interview with NPR, the Vermont independent talked about why he's running again and his place as a white man in a diverse field of candidates.
Presidential Hopefuls Line Up To Back Candidates For Iowa Special Election
A special election for state Senate in Iowa is drawing the attention of a number of presidential candidates, all eager to meet voters in the influential early-voting state.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Blasts Big Tech, Advocates Taxing Rich in 2020 Race
Warren is pushing for the breakup of big tech, citing what she calls an unfair advantage. In an interview with NPR about her core campaign messages, Warren also discussed trade and climate change.
Idaho Voters Speak Up As Lawmakers Work To Make Ballot Initiative Process Harder
Lawmakers in Idaho and other states across the country are trying to make it more difficult for voters to get issues they care about onto the ballot. Voters say they feel silenced.
Beto O'Rourke Announces His Run For President In 2020
The former Texas congressman raised a national profile, and a lot of campaign money, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He has been touring the country since.
In Her Pitch For President, Kamala Harris Focuses On Criminal Justice, Inequality
"I was born realizing the flaws in the criminal justice system," the senator and former prosecutor says. In an interview with NPR, Harris discusses immigration and how reparations is a health issue.