Michael Bloomberg officially launches Democratic presidential bid

Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.

FACT CHECK: Claims from the 5th Democratic debate

Ten Democrats seeking the presidency vied for advantage Wednesday night in a debate just over two months before the primary voting begins.

Trump impeachment inquiry, climate change, health care take center stage at 5th Democratic debate

The fifth Democratic debate is underway with 10 candidates lined up next to each other onstage in Atlanta on Wednesday, with the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump leading off the discussion. 

Andrew Yang asked 1st question 32 minutes into debate; later jokes he’ll tell Putin 'Sorry I beat your guy'

Entrepreneur Andrew Yang, polling at 3 percent, according to a Fox News poll, was asked his first question 32 minutes into the Democratic debate on Wednesday night in Atlanta.   

Democratic debate: Pete Buttigieg, who is rising in the polls, could face attacks

Pete Buttigieg’s dramatic rise from little-known Indiana mayor to a leading Democratic presidential candidate faces its toughest test on Wednesday, with rivals poised to lob debate-stage attacks in an effort to stall his momentum.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invites Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.

Democrat John Bel Edwards reelected as Governor of Louisiana

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has stunned Republicans again, narrowly winning a second term Saturday as the Deep South's only Democratic governor and handing Donald Trump another gubernatorial loss this year.

Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.

White House: President Trump undergoes exam at Walter Reed

President Donald Trump spent more than two hours at Walter Reed National Medical Center on Saturday for what the White House said were medical tests as part of his annual physical.

10 Dems qualify for next week’s presidential debate

Ten Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for next Wednesday’s debate, giving voters a smaller lineup on stage to consider even as the party’s overall field expands.

Hillary Clinton says 'many, many, many people' want her to join 2020 Democratic primary

Hillary Clinton continued to stir speculation on Tuesday that she could make a late entry into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, saying “many, many, many people” are pressuring her to consider a third run for the White House.

'Baby Trump' balloon slashed during Alabama appearance

A towering Baby Trump protest balloon was knifed and deflated by someone unhappy with its appearance during President Donald Trump's Saturday trip to Alabama, organizers said.

Was Trump's call with Ukraine 'perfect'? GOP has many answers

Republicans have no unified argument in the impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump , in large part because they can't agree on how best to defend the president -- or for some, if they should.

Michael Bloomberg opens door to 2020 presidential campaign

Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, signaling his dissatisfaction with the current crop of candidates vying to take on President Donald Trump.

Democratic presidential hopefuls feel pressure to raise enough funds to sustain campaigns

With less than three months to go until the first-in-the-nation caucuses in Iowa, 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are feeling the heat to raise enough money to keep their campaigns alive. 

Elections in NJ, 3 other states to offer preview of 2020 voter enthusiasm

Elections in four states Tuesday will test voter enthusiasm and party organization amid impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders battle for the liberal vote

Progressive White House hopefuls Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who share similar visions, are battling for the support of liberal voters, a base they both share. 

A divided nation lurches toward 2020 election, now just 1 year away

One year from Sunday, voters will decide whether to grant President Donald Trump a second term in office, an election that will be a referendum on Trump's vision for America's culture and role in the world.

Former President Jimmy Carter is back teaching Sunday school in Georgia

Former President Jimmy Carter taught a Bible lesson on life after death Sunday less than two weeks after breaking his pelvis in a fall.