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First LookBiden wins big again; few options left for SandersFormer Vice President Joe Biden wins primaries in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona, increasing pressure on Sen. Bernie Sanders to quit the 2020 race. Mr. Biden has established a formidable delegate lead amid the pandemic as more states consider postponing primary dates.
Voting in a time of crisis: How coronavirus reshaped 2020 electionFlorida, Arizona, and Illinois are holding primaries today, albeit with reduced polling locations. Four states postponed their nominating contests.
After shaky start, federal and state authorities start to work in tandemOn Monday, the White House issued new guidelines for behavior, including home-schooling children and avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people.
First LookWill Biden's momentum win over Latinos in Tuesday's primaries?Sen. Bernie Sanders has a stronghold among Latino voters, but Joe Biden's Super Tuesday bump could win him new support in Florida and Arizona.
First LookBiden and Sanders debate how government should tackle a virusIn Sunday night's debate, Joe Biden pledged for the first time to select a woman as his running mate. Each offered their approach to tackling a pandemic.
First LookLouisiana to become first state to postpone primaries amid virusLouisiana’s governor plans to postpone the state’s presidential primaries until June 2020, a decision that puts the state outside the DNC’s deadline for holding primaries. As a result, the state could lose half of its votes on the convention floor.
First LookFlorida might be the end for Sanders campaign. Then what?Florida's primary on March 17 has 219 delegates up for grabs. Democrats are already banding together to mobilize voters for November. Polls suggest the key swing state is expected to go to Joe Biden on Tuesday.
First LookUS-Iran tensions escalate: US airstrike targets Shiite militiaThe U.S. retaliated Thursday with airstrikes against Iranian-backed Shiite militia in Iraq after a rocket attack killed troops near Baghdad Wednesday.
At key moments, the power of a president’s wordsAll leaders want to allay fear at times of crisis. But downplaying the challenge or misstating key facts can undercut the public’s confidence.
First LookBipartisan bill aims to limit Trump's military options in IranPresident Donald Trump has vowed to veto the war powers resolution, which aims to terminate hostilities against Iran and reassert congressional power over military conflict.
The party strikes back: How Biden's prospects soared so quicklyJoe Biden’s surge may be the fastest in primary history. Are party insiders stacking the deck or doing their job?
First LookJoe Biden takes Michigan, consolidates 2020 front-runner statusJoe Biden, who won the battleground state of Michigan and three other states in Tuesday's primary votes, picked up at least 153 new delegates. Bernie Sanders considers his next move.
Cover StoryWhy this centenarian statesman is hopeful – but cautious – about the futureForeign-policy veteran George Shultz on a lack of U.S. leadership in the world, the need to curb nuclear weapons, and his dance with Ginger Rogers.
As path to nomination narrows, Sanders hopes for Michigan surpriseTuesday’s Michigan primary will test Sanders’ support among white working-class voters, and the extent of the party’s consolidation around Biden.
First LookCan Democrats win back Michigan?Democrats look to the Michigan primary as a testing ground for November. Michigan's "famed blue wall" voted Republican in 2016 and rank-and-file union members continue to support the president on social issues while top union leaders are backing Democrats.
First LookSurprise reshuffle: Trump names new chief of staffPresident Trump makes a major staff overhaul, replacing his Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney with Republican Rep. Mark Meadows.
With Elizabeth Warren out, women voters ask: ‘What now?’After Elizabeth Warren suspended her campaign, her supporters wonder what will it take to crack the final glass ceiling for women in U.S. politics?
First LookTrump gets heat from supporters on virus in Fox News town hallPresident Donald Trump answered rare questions from the public in his first TV town hall of the 2020 election cycle in swing state Pennsylvania. He was asked about civility (name-calling), immigration, health care, and a ballooning national debt.
First LookFederal judge rebukes William Barr for 'misleading the public'Attorney General William Barr made a "calculated attempt" to influence public opinion regarding the Mueller report, said U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton Thursday, and ordered an un-redacted version of the report to be released.
2016 saw rise of populist outsiders. 2020 is showing limits of their appeal.2020 is not 2016, and on Super Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ momentum hit a brick wall.
