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K.P. George, pictured in the historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas, stands before the photos of all the previous County Judges who preceded him in the office. The Indian immigrant is the first minority ever elected to the seat.

Politics & Government

As Texas Suburbs Diversify, Democrats See An Opportunity For 2020

12:25pm August 23, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

As Republican retirements stack up, Democrats are bullish about gains in Texas, with rapid demographic shifts among Hispanics and Asians. Plus, a backlash against President Trump.

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How The Issue Of Climate Change Is Shaping The Democratic Primaries

5:19pm August 22, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Climate activists have been pushing the Democratic party to hold a debate on their issue. Most candidates have clear plans to combat climate change, with Bernie Sanders releasing his on Wednesday.

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The Sunrise Movement has organized protests like this one in July in Philadelphia to pressure the Democratic National Committee to hold a primary debate focused on climate change.

Activists Push Democrats On Climate Change, A New Priority For Party's Base

2:43pm August 22, 2019

by Jeff Brady

The Sunrise Movement is holding rallies and registering voters, aiming to boost turnout among young voters. For the first time, polls show climate change is a top priority for the party's base.

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines earlier this month.

Politics & Government

Gov. Jay Inslee, Who Ran On Climate Change, Withdraws From Presidential Race

9:52pm August 21, 2019

by Amita Kelly

"It's become clear that I'm not going be carrying the ball, I'm not going to be the president," Inslee said on MSNBC.

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Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang On His Universal Basic Income Plan

5:42pm August 20, 2019

by Tamara Keith

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has a plan to save the U.S. economy — a Universal Basic Income, which he says will take the country by storm.

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Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro has qualified for the September Democratic primary debate in Houston.

Politics & Government

Julián Castro Is 10th Democrat To Qualify For September Presidential Debate

12:57pm August 20, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

The former HUD secretary made the cut just over a week before the deadline to hit polling and fundraising benchmarks. Less than half the field is likely to make it on stage in Houston next month.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

5:14pm August 16, 2019

We cover the week's top domestic stories, from immigration regulations to inverted yield curves.

President Trump speaks to supporters at a rally in Manchester on Thursday in Manchester, N.H.

Trump Shifts From Background Checks To Mental Illness Reform At N.H. Rally

10:24pm August 15, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

"There is a mental illness problem that has to be dealt with. It's not the gun that pulls the trigger — it's the person holding the gun," Trump said to a standing ovation.

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Beto O'Rourke Resists Calls To Drop His White House Bid And Run For Senate Instead

4:37pm August 15, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke is resisting calls to drop his presidential bid to run for Senate. Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper did that on Thursday.

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during a forum in Miami in June.

Ex-Gov. Hickenlooper Drops Presidential Bid As Beto O'Rourke Takes On Trump 'Threat'

2:58pm August 15, 2019

Hickenlooper painted himself as a relative centrist in the crowded, progressive presidential field. But he wasn't able to gain much traction. O'Rourke plans to focus on the president.