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Trump says Kanye West presidency bid 'very interesting'
Trump notes that it may be too late for West to register in some states and that he lacks the 'infrastructure' for a White House bid
Hey, You! Rolling Stones warn Trump of legal action over song use
The Stones are not the first major act to call on the US president to stop using their songs
Trump fans defy virus warnings at rally, even as staffers test positive
(UPDATED) Thousands file into an indoor arena where Trump aims to revive his election fortunes after several bruising weeks
Klobuchar exits VP contention, says Biden should pick black woman
US Senator Amy Klobuchar says the protests that erupted in the aftermath of a brutal police killing of a black man in her state of Minnesota helped her realize the need for greater diversity in the presidential contest
Facebook to block foreign state media ads for U.S. election
Facebook's move comes under growing pressure over its hands-off approach to misinformation and inflammatory posts and following criticism it turned a blind eye to foreign interference in the 2016 presidential poll
Trump to accept Republican presidential nomination in Florida
The most visible portions of the Republican National Convention will be moved to the city of Jacksonville following a row over coronavirus restrictions with the governor of North Carolina
Biden clinches Democratic nomination for 2020 race against Trump
Biden passes the 1,991 threshold to secure his party's nomination as counting continued from Tuesday's round of Democratic primaries
As U.S. protests rage, a tale of 2 leaders: Biden and Trump
'This is very much a tale of two types of leadership skills,' says a professor at the American University in Washington. 'What strength looks like to these two men is very different.'
Zuckerberg 'confident' Facebook can stop U.S. election interference
Mark Zuckerberg tells BBC in an interview Facebook is better prepared to counter online misinformation campaigns but admits the social network was 'behind' during the 2016 election which Donald Trump won
Trump aide Kushner suggests delay possible in U.S. election
Although Jared Kushner does not say he wants a change in date and notes 'it's not my decision to make,' his remarks are attacked by Trump critics as evidence of overreach
U.S. Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
Former vice president Joe Biden is the sole contender on the Democratic side to face Republican Donald Trump in the November 3 presidential vote, but he is not yet formally nominated
Leading Democrat Pelosi endorses Joe Biden for U.S. president
'Today I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for president of the United States because he will be an extraordinary president,' says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Biden predicts Trump will try to postpone U.S. election
'Mark my words, I think he is gonna try to kick back the election somehow, come up with some rationale why it can't be held,' Joe Biden says during an online fundraiser on April 23
Warren becomes latest rival to endorse Biden for president
'We can't afford to let Donald Trump continue to endanger the lives and livelihoods of every American,' says former White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren
Obama endorses Biden for president to 'heal' America
The formal backing by perhaps the most popular politician in America is the latest shot in the arm for Joe Biden's surging candidacy
Sanders endorses ex-rival Biden for U.S. president
The swift endorsement marks a notable change from 2016, when Bernie Sanders lost the presidential nomination race to Hillary Clinton but delayed endorsing her candidacy
Drowned out by pandemic, a muted victory for Joe Biden
Like most Americans, Biden is under stay-at-home orders due to coronavirus, and therefore marked becoming the Democratic party's de facto 2020 nominee with a press release and comments broadcast online from his basement
[OPINION] Acting local against COVID-19
With a government that is not exceptionally wise, just, and benevolent, one nationally mandated decision can cause damage to all
Sanders ends presidential bid, setting up Biden-Trump showdown
(UPDATED) The announcement clears the way for rival Joe Biden to win the Democratic nomination and challenge incumbent Donald Trump in November
Wisconsin holds primary vote despite coronavirus crisis
With the Midwestern state ignoring calls to postpone the primary over health fears, many Wisconsinites are being forced into an agonizing decision: risk their health to fulfill their democratic right, or stay safe by staying at home
Democrats postpone White House nominating convention to August over virus
The US Democratic nomination race has boiled down to former vice president Joe Biden, the clear frontrunner, and his lone remaining rival, the liberal Senator Bernie Sanders
New York postpones presidential primary over coronavirus concerns
The vote, which was slated for April 28, will instead take place on June 23
Sanders to 'assess' campaign after primary drubbing by Biden
Pressure mounts on the leftist Vermont senator to end his White House campaign
Biden wins Florida, biggest prize on virus-hit primary night
A Biden trifecta would leave Sanders a gravely wounded candidate
Biden wins Washington state Democratic primary – U.S. media
Media reports say Joe Biden had won 37.9% of the vote, with the leftist Bernie Sanders close behind with 36.4%
U.S. drops case against Russian firm accused of 2016 election meddling
The case is against the company controlled by a confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin that allegedly funded the campaign to meddle in the 2016 elections
Biden commits to female running mate if he is Democratic nominee
'There are a number of women who are qualified to be vice president tomorrow,' the moderate Biden says
Biden tells plant worker he is 'full of shit'
In February, Biden is also caught on camera calling a young woman a 'lying, dog-faced pony soldier'
Biden says fighting for U.S. 'soul' after big primary wins
(UPDATED) Barring surprises, Joe Biden now has a clear path to becoming the Democratic standard-bearer in a potentially bruising and deeply divisive matchup with Donald Trump
Biden wins Harris endorsement, Sanders snags nod from civil rights leader
Senator Kamala Harris says Joe Biden can best unify the country
Warren, once a frontrunner, ends her U.S. presidential campaign
'I may not be in the race for President in 2020, but this fight – our fight – is not over,' Elizabeth Warren says in remarks to her campaign staff
Wall Street's wild ride continues as Biden wins boost Dow
The Super Tuesday contests establish former United States vice president Joe Biden as a major rival to leftist Bernie Sanders, who has worried investors
Billionaire Bloomberg ends campaign, endorses Biden
'Three months ago, I entered the race for president to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump,' US media tycoon Michael Bloomberg says in a statement
'New race': Biden seizes momentum with Super Tuesday surge
(5th UPDATE) The results signal a remarkable comeback for Joe Biden, a former vice president under Barack Obama, who is vying once again for frontrunner status
O'Rourke latest ex-rival to endorse Biden for U.S. president
'He's decent, he's kind, he's caring, he's empathetic,' says O'Rourke of Biden
Trump whips up crowd on eve of Democrats' big primary day
'Crazy Bernie's going to be (even) more crazy,' Trump says to swelling laughter from the crowd
Resurgent Biden earns Klobuchar, Buttigieg backing before Super Tuesday
'It is no secret...that there is a massive effort trying to stop Bernie Sanders,' the frontrunner says about himself
Who's in, who's out in Democratic White House race
The top 3 remaining are all septuagenarian white men
What you need to know about 'Super Tuesday'
March 3 is the biggest day of the entire presidential primary process, with tens of millions of Americans eligible to cast ballots. Here are a few things to watch for on Super Tuesday.
Hollywood split as Democrats swap glitzy fundraisers for rallies
Stars such as Tom Hanks, Johansson, and John Legend have donated to candidates they feel could beat Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential elections
Big win for Biden puts him back in U.S. race as 'Super Tuesday' nears
With 48% of the vote in South Carolina, the former vice president more than doubles the 20% won by national frontrunner Bernie Sanders
Buttigieg dropping out of U.S. presidential race
The first openly gay US presidential candidate from a major party ends his campaign
Former VP Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary
The victory is seen as crucial to Joe Biden's hopes of challenging Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination
Biden counting on primary win in South Carolina to revive hopes
Former US vice president and now presidential candidate Joe Biden leads in state polling in South Carolina, a dozen points ahead of Sanders
Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood backs Michael Bloomberg – report
The actor has supported Donald Trump when he ran for president 4 years ago
Sanders claims big win in Nevada, tightens grip on Democratic race
Bernie Sanders' win is a substantial accomplishment in a state seen as an important bellwether because it is the first diverse electorate to weigh in on the 2020 presidential race
Bloomberg to release accusers from contracts requiring silence
There are at least 3 non-disclosure agreements presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg signed with women in the past 30 years
Russia meddling in U.S. election to boost Trump, lawmakers told
A US intelligence official reportedly told lawmakers Russia is once again meddling in the US election on Donald Trump's behalf, according to The Washington Post and New York Times
Septuagenarian Democrats spill their baggage on debate stage
There are mentions of the heart attack suffered by Sanders in October and coronary stents Bloomberg received 20 years ago
Trump seeks to tighten grip on Arizona, likely swing state in 2020
In the border state, US President Donald Trump stands by his campaign promise of building the wall
