Arizona Senate leaders hope for short session, expect fights

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Arizona Senate expect a short, ugly session when lawmakers return to the Capitol on Jan. 13.

Super Tuesday an ‘important thermometer’ of voter support for candidates looking to clinch nomination

While Iowa and New Hampshire get much of the hype during primary season, equally important if not more is Super Tuesday — a day early on in an election year when voters in roughly a dozen states go to the polls. 

Democrat Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

The former Obama housing secretary was the only Latino candidate in the field and one of the biggest voices on immigration.

Newsmaker Saturday: Jeff Flake
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The former Arizona Senator talks about President Trump's impeachment and the upcoming 2020 election.

Elizabeth Warren targets ultra-wealthy with 2-percent wealth tax to fund Medicare for All, free college

There may be three billionaires running for president but that hasn’t stopped many Democratic candidates from railing against the ultra-wealthy, especially Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. 

States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.

The history behind Iowa as the first presidential caucus

In just over a month on Feb. 3, Iowans will gather as they do every four years on what is usually a frigid cold night, to take part in the nation’s first presidential caucus. 

Newsmaker Saturday: Daniel McCarthy, Carlos Garcia
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Part 1: Daniel McCarthy talks about his run against incumbent Senator Martha McSally in the 2020 election and the impeachment vote. Part 2: Carlos Garcia, President of the Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association, talks about the problems at Arizona State Prison Complex ? Lewis in Buckeye.

"Wine cave" owner responds to debate flare-up

The owner of the wine-cave at the center of the Democratic debate stage flare-up responded to being thrust into the spotlight.

Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of Union on Feb. 4

President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 4.

Obama gives sweet baby a kiss at Hawaii golf course

Former President Barack Obama took some time out from golfing to hold a “cutie pie” baby at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course in Kailua recently.

FACT CHECK: Examining claims from 2020 Democratic debate

Seven Democratic presidential contenders tangled Thursday night in the last debate of the year, hard on the heels of President Donald Trump's impeachment.

Democrats back Trump impeachment, discuss US role in world at sixth 2020 presidential primary debate

Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. In the first half, they spent much of their time making the case for their electability in a contest with President Donald Trump. The second half was filled with friction over money in politics, Afghanistan and experience.

Buttigieg put on defensive at debate over pricey fundraisers

Campaign cash emerged as a new dividing line in the Democratic Party’s high-stakes primary fight on Thursday night as two leading White House hopefuls clashed over how best to beat back President Donald Trump's sprawling reelection campaign.

7 Democrats to take stage in final presidential debate of 2019

Only a day after the House voted to impeach the president, Thursday’s debate in Los Angeles will underscore the concern for Democratic voters regarding who can beat Trump in November.