7 key questions heading into the 2020 Democratic debate

7 key questions heading into the 2020 Democratic debate

New uncertainty hangs over the Democratic presidential primary as 10 candidates meet on the debate stage once again.

New uncertainty hangs over the Democratic presidential primary as 10 candidates meet on the debate stage once again.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney chosen as first woman to lead House Oversight panel

Rep. Carolyn Maloney chosen as first woman to lead House Oversight panel

Veteran New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney was elected Wednesday to lead the powerful House Oversight and Reform Committee, the first woman to hold the job in the panel’s 92-year history.

Veteran New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney was elected Wednesday to lead the powerful House Oversight and Reform Committee, the first woman to hold the job in the panel’s 92-year history.

Senate fails to get deal to vote on spending bill to avoid shutdown

Senate fails to get deal to vote on spending bill to avoid shutdown

The Senate failed to accomplish a deal to vote on Wednesday on an interim spending bill that would have prevented another government shutdown.

The Senate failed to accomplish a deal to vote on Wednesday on an interim spending bill that would have prevented another government shutdown.

Democratic debate: Pete Buttigieg, who is rising in the polls, could face attacks

Democratic debate: Pete Buttigieg, who is rising in the polls, could face attacks

Pete Buttigieg’s dramatic rise from little-known Indiana mayor to a leading Democratic presidential candidate faces its toughest test on Wednesday, with rivals poised to lob debate-stage attacks in an effort to stall his momentum.

Pete Buttigieg’s dramatic rise from little-known Indiana mayor to a leading Democratic presidential candidate faces its toughest test on Wednesday, with rivals poised to lob debate-stage attacks in an effort to stall his momentum.

Mattel gets rid of blue and red cards in 'nonpartisan' UNO deck

Mattel gets rid of blue and red cards in 'nonpartisan' UNO deck

In an effort to make the holiday season as nonpartisan as possible, Mattell is releasing a limited-edition UNO deck of cards with politically neutral colors.

In an effort to make the holiday season as nonpartisan as possible, Mattell is releasing a limited-edition UNO deck of cards with politically neutral colors.

Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh indicted on federal wire fraud, tax evasion charges

Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh indicted on federal wire fraud, tax evasion charges

The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore has been charged with fraud and tax evasion involving sales of her self-published children's books.   An 11-count federal indictment unsealed Wednesday accuses Catherine Pugh of using her "Healthy Holly" children's books to enrich herself, promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.

The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore has been charged with fraud and tax evasion involving sales of her self-published children's books.   An 11-count federal indictment unsealed Wednesday accuses Catherine Pugh of using her "Healthy Holly" children's books to enrich herself, promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.

Ambassador Sondland says he ‘followed president’s order’ to work with Giuliani on Ukraine

Ambassador Sondland says he ‘followed president’s order’ to work with Giuliani on Ukraine

Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators Wednesday that Rudy Giuliani was pushing a “quid pro quo” with Ukraine that he had to go along with it because it’s what President Donald Trump wanted.

Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators Wednesday that Rudy Giuliani was pushing a “quid pro quo” with Ukraine that he had to go along with it because it’s what President Donald Trump wanted.

Democratic debate watch parties in north Georgia

Democratic debate watch parties in north Georgia

The Democratic Party of Georgia will be holding debate watch parties Wednesday night to allow grassroots volunteers to gather and watch the fifth debate taking place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. 

The Democratic Party of Georgia will be holding debate watch parties Wednesday night to allow grassroots volunteers to gather and watch the fifth debate taking place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. 

Women for Trump hold Empower Hour in Sandy Springs

Women for Trump hold Empower Hour in Sandy Springs

On the eve of the Democratic presidential hopefuls gathering in Atlanta for their debate, the focus was on the other side, with the current president and what he’s done in office so far.

On the eve of the Democratic presidential hopefuls gathering in Atlanta for their debate, the focus was on the other side, with the current president and what he’s done in office so far.

Impeachment hearings takeaways: Firsthand witnesses appear

Impeachment hearings takeaways: Firsthand witnesses appear

There were attacks on the credibility of a witness in uniform, and hand-wringing by another witness on all that he knows now that he says he didn’t know then. Vice President Mike Pence was name-dropped, and lawmakers heard expressions of concern about the July phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leader.

There were attacks on the credibility of a witness in uniform, and hand-wringing by another witness on all that he knows now that he says he didn’t know then. Vice President Mike Pence was name-dropped, and lawmakers heard expressions of concern about the July phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leader.

House passes short-term spending measure as talks falter

House passes short-term spending measure as talks falter

The House passed a short-term spending bill Tuesday that would keep federal agencies running for another month in hopes the additional time will help negotiators wrap up more than $1.4 trillion in unfinished appropriations bills.

The House passed a short-term spending bill Tuesday that would keep federal agencies running for another month in hopes the additional time will help negotiators wrap up more than $1.4 trillion in unfinished appropriations bills.

‘I will be fine telling the truth’: Lt. Col. Vindman issues moving statement at impeachment hearing

‘I will be fine telling the truth’: Lt. Col. Vindman issues moving statement at impeachment hearing

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, one of four witnesses who testified in the impeachment hearings Tuesday, issued a moving opening statement and mentioned how his father inspired his “sense of duty and service.”

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, one of four witnesses who testified in the impeachment hearings Tuesday, issued a moving opening statement and mentioned how his father inspired his “sense of duty and service.”

Buttigieg speaks at black college in push to boost support

Buttigieg speaks at black college in push to boost support

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg told a crowd at Morehouse College on Monday that what black voters on the campaign trail most want to hear from him are whether he can win and what he is going to do for black America.

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg told a crowd at Morehouse College on Monday that what black voters on the campaign trail most want to hear from him are whether he can win and what he is going to do for black America.

Ga. Supreme Court rules Hoschton recall can move forward

Ga. Supreme Court rules Hoschton recall can move forward

A victory for residents of Hoschton who have tried for months to force their mayor and a city councilman from office.

A victory for residents of Hoschton who have tried for months to force their mayor and a city councilman from office.