2020 Daily Trail Markers: Buttigieg on Merkel, Macron, Iran and China
"The China challenge is going to be one of the dominant issues for the United States in my lifetime," South Bend mayor says
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Democrats increase threshold to make fifth debate stage
To make the November stage, candidates must have at least 165,000 unique donors across at least 20 states
Democratic candidates team up for gun control video
"Everyone, before they own a weapon, should have a background check, period"
New Hampshire voters worried about trade war and "Medicare for All"
The 2020 presidential campaign marks a big milestone for the state of New Hampshire, it's the 100th year the first presidential primary will be held there
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: The state of play in Iowa
A new poll found that only 20% of likely Democratic caucus goers said their mind is made up for who they plan to support
"A Kennedy is a Kennedy": Joe Kennedy launches Senate challenge
The 38-year-old Kennedy scion is challenging Senator Ed Markey
Booker warns lack of fundraising could end his 2020 campaign
"The next 10 days will determine whether Cory Booker can stay in this race and compete to win the nomination," Addisu Demissie, Booker's presidential campaign manager, wrote in a memo
2020 Democratic candidates embrace the selfie line
How the 2020 Democratic contenders are integrating the photo line into their digital strategy
Amy O'Rourke has mixed feelings about her husband's cursing
"There were some really wonderful people that [said], 'could you please get him to stop swearing so much?'"
Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential bid
De Blasio had been struggling in polling over the course of the race thus far
Iowa Democrats propose satellite caucusing to expand access
Satellite caucusing would allow Iowans who can't attend in-person caucuses on February 3 to participate during extended hours at a location other than their precinct location
Harris bets big on Iowa, says she'll be a top-three candidate there
While Iowa has a history of narrowing the Democratic field, finishing outside of the top two has often not been kind to candidates
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Sanders gets to one million donors
"With 1 million contributors, this is the only Democratic campaign that has more supporters than Donald Trump," said campaign manager Faiz Shakir
Bernie Sanders has 1 million donors
Sanders reached the milestone seven months after he announced his candidacy in February, faster than any candidate ever
Pete Buttigieg's answer to "Medicare for All" includes a public option
Buttigieg likes to say that his health care plan is "Medicare for All Who Want It," that is, it would allow patients to purchase private insurance if they prefer
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren, Klobuchar get big Iowa endorsements
Klobuchar now has endorsements from 12 current and former state elected officials in Iowa, the most among all the presidential candidates
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Gabbard says Trump wants war with Iran
"As a soldier, I can tell you this is despicable and a disgrace," Gabbard told a crowd of about 25 people in Indianola, Iowa
Presidential candidates look to court rural voters in South Carolina
The small, unincorporated, rural community of Galivants Ferry felt like a bustling town center when four presidential candidates came here Monday
Joe Biden's sister dismisses calls for Justice Kavanaugh's impeachment
"I don't think you'd call for impeachment proceedings because of a story in The New York Times," Valerie Biden Owens, a campaign co-chair, said
Buttigieg releases disaster relief plan after volunteering in South Carolina
Conway suffered extensive flooding after Hurricane Florence last year
Biden releases new Iowa digital health care ad emphasizing family
The ad is aimed at new parents and will target voters who are engaging with products for newborns
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren unveils anti-corruption bill
Warren has enjoyed a day of consistent headlines, with the progressive, labor-focused group Working Families Party endorsing her over Bernie Sanders
450,000 apply for shot at Yang's $1,000 per month offer
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
Warren uses Trump family to illustrate need for anti-corruption plan
In a revamped version of her Senate anti-corruption plan published on Medium, Warren called Mr. Trump "a walking conflict of interest"
2020 Democrats say they're "proud" to stand with UAW
Many of the top-tier presidential candidates voiced their support of those picketing outside GM factories nationwide.
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
Professor 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
