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Official: Democratic Political Donor Faces US Charge in Overdose Death

Democratic political activist Ed Buck will face a federal charge connected to an overdose death at his Los Angeles-area home, a law enforcement official said.

House Set to Block Maverick Dem’s Trump Impeachment Effort

Liberal Democrats itching to oust President Trump have been pitted against Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other leaders and party moderates, who prefer waiting to see if a stronger case for removal can be developed.

Amy McGrath Announces Bid for Mitch McConnell’s Senate Seat

She is a decided underdog in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1992.

Biden Defends Past Work on Civil Rights After Harris Attack

"I heard, and I listened to, and I respect Sen. Harris," Joe Biden said in an address to the Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Harris Gets Personal, Delivers Civil Rights Blow to Biden

Harris hammered Biden for policy choices that she suggested betrayed the spirit of the civil rights movement, if not directly opposing all it stood for.

Rep. Omar Filed Joint Tax Returns Before She Married Husband

While some states allow for joint filing for “common law” marriages, Minnesota does not, and filing joint tax returns with someone who is not your legal spouse is against both federal and state law.

Political Clock Is Ticking as Democrats Weigh Impeachment

There's a widespread feeling that the House would have to launch any impeachment proceedings this summer or fall, or it will be too late.

Impeach Trump? Most 2020 Democrats Tiptoe Past the Question

Impeachment matters deeply to the Democratic party's base but remains unpopular with most Americans.

Democratic Pledges Against Big Money Come with an Asterisk

What often sounds like an iron-clad promise from a candidate frequently includes subtle caveats and omissions.

Mystery of Racist Photo in Governor’s Yearbook Left Unsolved

A months-long investigation failed to determine whether Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is in the racist yearbook picture that nearly destroyed his career.