Deval Patrick announces he is running for president
He starts far behind in a record-sized field that polling shows is now divided into two tiers — with the top tier consisting of Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg
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"Barnstormers" look to boost Buttigieg's chances in early states
Some of the South Bend mayor's biggest supporters are organizing online and traveling to states like Iowa and New Hampshire
Michael Bloomberg won't file for New Hampshire primary
There is no word yet on whether the former mayor plans to file to appear on the ballot in other states with early contests: Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Deval Patrick expected to announce candidacy
The Democratic former Massachusetts governor will be a guest on "CBS This Morning" Thursday
What it's like to cover candidates trailing in the polls
On this week's episode of "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast, Anthony Salvanto goes inside the presidential campaigns of Beto O'Rourke and Senator Kamala Harris.
Poll reveals Americans' attitudes on impeachment inquiry
Public favors open hearings over closed, according to new CBS News poll. Views on impeachment about the same as last month
Gen Z voters in Iowa size up the 2020 candidates
"I think there's a lot of passion," one student said. "I think a lot of people feel like we're at a crossroads we've never been at before."
Bloomberg files paperwork in Arkansas to get on the primary ballot
Bloomberg has also filed to get on the primary ballot in Alabama, but has not filed in any early primary states
Democrat Mike Espy announces Senate run in Mississippi
The former Secretary of Agriculture ran for the Senate in a 2018 special election
Win is a "sign of hope," says groundbreaking state senator
"Tuesday's election was a sign that we absolutely embrace diversity in this country," she said
Bloomberg files paperwork to be on primary ballot in Alabama
This is the first concrete signal that Bloomberg could launch a presidential campaign
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg nears decision on White House run
Bloomberg is set to make a final decision "in the near future," as soon as Monday, said a Democrat who recently spoke with the former mayor about his plans
How Bloomberg hopes to shape Democratic race
Bloomberg has floated the idea of running for president before, but he's never gone this far
Pete Buttigieg unveils proposal for affordable college
"Our government can, and should, play a role in setting a level playing field that gives all Americans a chance to succeed"
The 5 big things you need to understand about the Democratic primary
Candidates debuted new attack lines during campaign events across Iowa over the weekend and have continued to hone them throughout the week
Bloomberg taking steps to enter presidential race as a Democrat
Bloomberg has dispatched aides to Alabama to file paperwork in the state to run as a Democrat
Democrats oppose controversial Vegas law targeting homeless people
Despite objections from high-profile Democrats, the City Council voted to make it illegal to sleep or camp in public places if beds are available at local shelters
Elizabeth Warren to Bill Gates: I will explain my wealth tax to you
Gates — worth an estimated $109 billion — wondered if he'd pay $100 billion under her plan to target country's largest fortunes
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Sessions mounts a comeback bid for Senate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is poised to launch a comeback bid for his old Alabama U.S. Senate seat on Thursday
Matt Bevin's "Trumpy" style didn't work in Kentucky race
"A Republican incumbent in this state shouldn't have had this much trouble," Lexington Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep said
Buttigieg's aide elected to replace him as South Bend mayor
James Mueller won with nearly two-thirds of the vote
Democrats could flip Virginia state legislature in critical election
All 140 seats in the Virginia state Senate and House are up for reelection on Tuesday
Democrats get creative with merchandise in battle for small donors
"At the end of the day, everybody wants something in return for their money, right? And merch is a simple way to be able to get something tangible"
Steyer staffer accused of stealing voter data from Kamala Harris
Steyer's campaign announced Monday night that the staffer has resigned
Julián Castro eliminates campaign staff in 2 states
He's the latest presidential candidate to restructure his campaign as the 2020 election nears
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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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
