Trump accepts Pelosi's invitation to deliver State of the Union in February
President Donald Trump has accepted the invitation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver the State of the Union address on February 4, 2020.
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DNC raises bar for 2020 candidates to make January debate
The Democratic National Committee on Friday raised the bar for presidential candidates to qualify for the January primary debate in Iowa.
Only the women apologize at the Democratic presidential debate
The final question at the Democratic presidential debate was an unusual one: The candidates could either choose to ask for forgiveness from one of their rivals on stage, or offer a gift.
Sarah Sanders apologizes for tweet mocking Biden during debate
Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders on Thursday apologized to former Vice President Joe Biden after mocking a debate moment where Biden -- who has been open about overcoming his own stutter -- appeared to imitate a stuttering child to relay how he connects to people.
8 takeaways from the sixth Democratic presidential debate
The final Democratic presidential debate of 2019 may have taken place in California, but it was all about Iowa.
China cuts US Democratic debate feed during Xinjiang discussion
The live feed of the sixth Democratic presidential debate was cut without warning in China Thursday night during a discussion on allegations of human rights abuses in the country's western region of Xinjiang.
How to watch tonight's Democratic presidential debate
PBS NewsHour and Politico are co-hosting the last primary debate of 2019, which will show seven presidential contenders facing off against each other less than 50 days before voting starts in Iowa.
6 things to look for in the final Democratic debate of 2019
The final Democratic primary debate of 2019 is one of the best opportunities left for the seven Democrats slated to appear here in California on Thursday to leave voters in Iowa and across the country with a good impression before voting begins in 2020.
Bloomberg granted extension on deadline to file financial report
Michael Bloomberg won't have to file his public financial disclosure report until February 4, 2020, after being granted a 45-day extension by the Federal Election Commission.
Democratic debate to go on after labor dispute resolved
The Democratic primary debate scheduled for Thursday will go on as planned, after a labor dispute between a California union and a catering provider that threatened to derail the high-profile event was resolved.
December Democratic debate in limbo amid labor dispute
The December Democratic presidential debate is in limbo with just three days before it is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles.
2020 Democrats urge DNC to change debate qualifications
Nine Democratic presidential candidates signed a letter to Democratic National Committee leaders on Saturday urging the DNC to consider changing the debate qualifications for the January and February presidential primary debates.
Nearly all-white debate stage frustrates Dems seeking more diverse field
The most diverse field of Democratic presidential candidates in history is now boiled down to a debate stage that lacks black or Latino candidates.
2020 Dems won't cross picket line to debate
All seven Democratic presidential candidates who met the qualifications to participate in next week's debate declared their support on Friday for a local labor union and said they would not participate in the debate if they have to cross the union's picket line.
Stocks hit record highs as US, China reach tentative trade deal
US stocks raced to record highs Thursday on news that the United States and China reached a tentative trade deal. Earlier in the day, President Donald Trump said that an agreement was "very close."
CNN to host January Democratic presidential debate in Iowa
CNN will host the Iowa Democratic presidential debate on Jan. 14, in what will be the final face-to-face meeting between the candidates before the nation begins heading to the polls.
Advertising barrage begins less than 2 months before Iowa caucuses
The barrage begins now.
Andrew Yang qualifies for December debate stage with latest poll
Businessman Andrew Yang on Tuesday qualified for the December primary debate stage by earning 4% in the latest Quinnipiac University national poll.
DNC raises concerns about Facebook's ability to catch trolls
The Democratic National Committee wrote to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg before Thanksgiving to raise concerns about the company's ability to catch online trolls and to change its political ad policy, according to a copy of the letter obtained by CNN.
Graham is '1,000% confident' Russia meddled in 2016 US election
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday said he is "1,000% confident" that Russia, not Ukraine, meddled in the 2016 US presidential election, breaking from President Donald Trump and others in his party who have pushed the discredited conspiracy theory.
Boris Johnson replaced by ice sculpture
Boris Johnson was criticized by party leaders and represented by a dripping ice sculpture after refusing to appear in a televised election debate focusing on climate change.
Protesters celebrate after Trump signs Hong Kong human rights act
Protesters in Hong Kong will hold a celebratory, pro-US rally Thursday after President Donald Trump gave them what one prominent activist termed a "timely Thanksgiving present."
Presidential election calendar: 2020 dates to know
Here's a calendar of the election dates you'll want to know in the 2020 election cycle. Some of these dates are subject to change.
Susan Sarandon misses event because of concussion
Susan Sarandon is one of Bernie Sanders' most famous and vocal allies, but this weekend she had to skip one of his campaign events.
