Bloomberg axes company using prisoners for campaign calls

 Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg cut ties with a contractor that used prisoners to make calls for his presidential campaign, he said in a statement Tuesday.

"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.

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.

House impeaches President Trump, what happens next?

After a historic vote by U.S. House of Representative members to impeach President Trump, making him the third president in history to be charged with committing high crimes and misdemeanors, there's confusion around what happens next. 

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.

Trump impeached by US House on charge of abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

“Can you believe that I will be impeached today by the Radical Left, Do Nothing Democrats, AND I DID NOTHING WRONG!" Trump wrote in one of 45 tweets posted before noon. He asked his followers to “Say a PRAYER!"

Trump threatens to bypass nonprofit charged with running debates

President Donald Trump made clear Monday that he intends to participate in at least three general election debates, but he is threatening to sidestep the nonprofit group charged with running them.

‘Indisputably better’: Barack Obama says world would see ‘significant improvements’ if run by women

Speaking at a private event on leadership in Singapore, former President Barack Obama said that the world would see “significant improvements” if every country was run by women, BBC News reported.

Democrats threaten to boycott next debate over labor dispute

The Democratic National Committee said it is trying to come up with an "acceptable resolution” to the situation so the debate can proceed.

Booker, Buttigieg next up to make Bay Area campaign stops
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Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to attend a Napa Valley dinner in Rutherford tomorrow. Cory Booker has fundraising events in Berkeley and Palo Alto.

Christian Arana, Policy Director of the Latino Community Foundation discusses huge impact of Latino voters in 2020
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A new poll reveals 74% of Latino voters plan to turn out for the March 2020 California primary. Christian Arana, policy director of the Latino Community Foundation discusses key results from the poll.

Former VP Biden, handful of other candidates make campaign stops in the Bay Area

Biden is just one of several Democratic candidates visiting the Bay Area this week. Tom Steyer and Mike Bloomberg already made stops. Politico reports Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg will host fundraising events this weekend.

Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden, Tom Steyer campaigning in Bay Area

Former Vice President Joe Biden and billionaire Tom Steyer are among the candidates in the race for the White House. They made several stops around the Bay Area.

Mike Bloomberg makes 1st campaign visit to CA, stops in SF

Mike Bloomberg made his first campaign trip to California, including a stop in San Francisco.  The billionaire and former mayor of New York City took the stage with former governor Jerry Brown at the American Geophysical Union meeting to speak alongside former California governor Jerry Brown.

Bernie Sanders announces $150B plan to expand broadband access

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America” while breaking up and better regulating monopolies he says currently limit access to drive up their profits.