Congress likely to raise age to purchase tobacco products
In bill to fund government operations, lawmakers included a provision to raise the age to buy tobacco and e-cigarette products.
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Staffers resign over Dem congressman's decision to switch parties
Congressman Jeff Van Drew was one of two Democrats to vote against formally opening an impeachment inquiry.
Democrats get mixed ratings on handling of impeachment - CBS poll
And heading into a Senate trial, the public is also split over what the outcome ought to be, with some saying the Senate should not hold a trial at all.
The Judiciary Committee voted to impeach. Here's what happens next
Here are the highlights, analysis and a look ahead after a historic week in the nation's capital.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems react to Boris Johnson's big UK win
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg called it "a sort of catastrophic warning to the Democratic party."
How Pete Buttigieg plans to earn the trust of black voters
While new polls have Buttigieg leading the field in New Hampshire and in a tight race with the top candidates in Iowa, he has polled low among black voters
2020 candidates vow to boycott next debate to support union protests
Elizabeth Warren was the first to make this pledge, and everyone else followed.
The 7 candidates who qualified for the December debate
The next 2020 debate takes place December 19 and with a smaller group.
DCCC launches digital ads to protect vulnerable incumbents
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is spending tens of thousands to try to counter millions in digital ad spending by GOP interests
Judiciary Committee debates impeachment articles
The Judiciary Committee held a "markup" hearing to debate the two articles of impeachment against the president.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg throws $10 million at House Dems
"I was proud to help Democrats win back the House in last year's midterms, and I'm proud to support them again now."
Bloomberg gives $10 million to help endangered House Democrats
His donation is aimed at shoring up vulnerable House Democrats being targeted by allies of President Trump over the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
Emotions and motion: On the bus with Biden in Iowa
On this week's episode of the "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast, Anthony Salvanto and reporter Bo Erickson discuss former VP Joe Biden's campaign in Iowa.
Pete Buttigieg releases list of McKinsey clients
The Democratic mayor and his rival, Senator Elizabeth Warren, have pushed each other to be more transparent about their public-sector work.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Impeachment likely to bench 2020 Senate Dems
"This is a sad, sobering moment for our country. This president violated his oath to the American people."
Biden gets major South Carolina endorsement from former Harris backers
Known as "The Reckoning Crew," the group of more than 90 women includes current and former elected officials, activists, and faith leaders.
McKinsey to allow Buttigieg to disclose identity of his consulting clients
Buttigieg released a timeline of his work at McKinsey from 2007 to 2010 on Friday
Pete Buttigieg to allow access to closed-door fundraisers
The announcement comes as the South Bend mayor faces increasing pressure to open his big-donor fundraisers and to disclose campaign bundlers — supporters who collect large donations from other donors.
Elizabeth Warren made $1.9 million for legal work over 30 years
Warren released an updated financial disclosure regarding income she earned from legal work while she was a professor.
Pete Buttigieg releases timeline of work at McKinsey
Although he said he wouldn't reveal his clients unless the company released him from the NDA.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Mike Bloomberg says he envies Cory Booker
"He is a Rhodes Scholar, which is much more impressive than my academic background. I envy him."
Mike Bloomberg apologizes for calling Cory Booker "well spoken"
"I probably shouldn't have used the word, but I could just tell you he is a friend of mine," Bloomberg said.
Immigration rights groups call on Buttigieg to return donations
Four immigration rights organizations have written to Buttigieg to ask him to return donations connected to the firm
Elizabeth Warren is "in excellent health," doctor's report says
Warren is the first in a trio of top Democratic candidates over 70 to make their medical records public.
Bloomberg says Trump should be impeached
Bloomberg sat down with Gayle King for his first TV interview since joining the presidential race.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
FlyDubai co-pilot was fired from Oman Air job for "extremist views," sources say
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Pathologist to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
