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Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in L.A.
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 contest with President Donald Trump. The second half was filled with friction over money in politics, Afghanistan and experience.
Immigration: Where 2020 Democratic candidates stand on border crossings and more
Democrats are unified against President Trump's immigration stances, but many do not have clear positions on specific policies related to border security and immigration levels.
See where Democratic candidates unite and differ on gun policy
Democrats running for president are largely unified on proposals like an assault weapons ban and red flag laws. Divisions exist over implementing gun buyback programs as voluntary or mandatory.
Presidential hopefuls in Senate say impeachment comes first
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to delay sending the impeachment articles to the Senate risks eating further into a handful of senators' final weeks of campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination before the first caucus in February. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker said the impeachment trial will be their top priority.
Trade issues have divided Democrats, so where do the 2020 candidates stand?
President Trump has taken dramatic action on trade. His potential 2020 rivals are on the record about what they would do regarding tariffs and trade deals that could dramatically impact the economy.
State launches second investigation into Frontier Communications
The investigation will examine whether the company failed to tell customers about their service options, including allegations that the company added long-distance services without customers' knowledge.
Trump: Van Drew, who voted against impeachment, joining GOP
Van Drew, of New Jersey, voted Wednesday against the articles of impeachment. He sat with President Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, and told reporters: “I believe that this is just a better fit for me.”