The subpoena war between the White House and Capitol Hill is only getting started
The subpoenas are coming fast — and so are the Trump administration's rejections of them
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House Judiciary votes to hold Barr in contempt
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said the U.S. is in the midst of a "constitutional crisis"
What is executive privilege? Behind the legal doctrine invoked by Trump
Trump claimed executive privilege over the full Mueller report, and his administration hasn't ruled out trying to use privilege to stop special counsel Robert Mueller from testifying before Congress
In Nevada, Dem candidates shy away from key immigration debate
Only Julián Castro has campaigned on ending ICE's controversial 287(g) program
Cory Booker unveils "Justice Academy" to recruit, teach volunteers
Democratic presidential candidate says the program will teach volunteers community organizing skills
Cory Booker and Ayanna Pressley introduce bill to address maternal mortality
The bill aims to substantially extend the amount of time Medicaid covers postpartum women
DOJ threatens to invoke privilege over entire Mueller report
The Judiciary Committee will move ahead with a planned vote to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt Wednesday morning, despite the Justice Department's threat
What's happening this week in politics
From sleeper issues to states to watch: what you need to know in politics this week
Mnuchin rejects Democrats' demand for Trump's tax returns
"I have determined that the committee's request lacks a legitimate legislative purpose," the Treasury Secretary wrote
Ex-prosecutors say Trump would face charges if he weren't president
The group listed several acts that "satisfy all of the elements for an obstruction charge" including Mr. Trump's efforts to fire Mueller
Cory Booker unveils "bold" plan to curb gun violence
Booker's proposal is the most extensive gun violence prevention proposal of any presidential candidate to date
"Jim Crow is sneaking back," Biden tells South Carolina crowd
Success in South Carolina is seen as a formidable boost
Worried about high turnout, some Democrats want to abandon caucuses
The Democratic Party is expecting a record number of voters in next year's nominating contests
O'Rourke wants Stacey Abrams in charge of combating voter suppression
O'Rourke told a Texas crowd the country is in need of a "new voting rights act" and Abrams would play a part in that
Politicians look to make hay at Kentucky Derby
For politicians flocking to the track, Derby Day presents opportunities and limitations
Elizabeth Warren has a plan. Is it enough to propel her candidacy?
While the rest of the field stays vague, the Massachusetts senator wants everyone to know exactly where she stands on just about every issue
Klobuchar unveils $100 billion substance abuse, mental health plan
The 2020 presidential candidate has faced the firsthand as the daughter of an alcoholic who struggled with addiction for years before getting sober
Swalwell proposes protections for the press
Presidential candidate and California congressman proposes protections for the press as part of his campaign
America's largest union looks to mobilize members ahead of 2020
The powerful interest group, which tends to support Democratic candidates, encourages members to get involved
Michael Bennet announces he's running for president in 2020
Bennet made the announcement during an appearance on "CBS This Morning" on Thursday
Joe Biden says attorney general should resign
Biden's call for Barr to resign followed many of his fellow 2020 Democratic hopefuls
Beto O'Rourke rolls out four-part climate plan
The four part plan aims to address the battle against climate change, what O'Rourke calls "the greatest threat we face"
2020 hopefuls rally around $15 minimum wage
Vice President Joe Biden is the latest White House candidate to embrace a national wage hike
Georgia's Stacey Abrams says no to Senate run
Abrams says she's committed to helping elect a Democrat to the seat next year
John Hickenlooper unveils plan to "re-energize trade with the world"
Hickenlooper's plan proposes more trade cooperation and includes adding climate change goals into trade agreements
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president
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Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran against action to "finish them off"
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
Alaska Senate candidate sustains "minor injuries" in car accident
Four Corners region faces more flood threats following days of heavy rain
