Democratic presidential candidates honor veterans
A look at Democratic presidential candidates’ Veterans Day campaign events and veterans-oriented policies.
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What went wrong for Beto O’Rourke
A look at why former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke’s campaign for the Democratic nomination failed. Video by Stringr.
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What happened to Kamala Harris?
Once hailed as the “female Obama,” California Sen. Kamala Harris’ campaign is now losing momentum in the Democratic presidential race. Video by Stringr.
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Trump to pursue higher sales age for e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said Friday his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping. Trump told reporters his administration will release its final plans for restricting e-cigarettes next week but provided few other details. “We have to take care
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Klobuchar files in New Hampshire
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) became the sixth Democratic candidate to file for February’s New Hampshire primary Wednesday. Stringr takes a look at her placement in the race.
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VIDEO: The importance of fundraising in the Democratic presidential race
A look at why fundraising matters so much to the Democratic candidates seeking their party’s nomination in the presidential race.
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VIDEO: Warren V Sanders
By Google/Stringr Presidential candidates Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) compete for liberal votes in the Democratic primaries.
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Video: McCaskill takes questions on impeachment
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri Claire McCaskill made a stop in Columbia Saturday. The former Democrat spoke as part of a new lecture series from the Missouri State Historical Society. Afterwards, McCaskill took questions and commented on the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Vicki Hartzler, a Republican and current U.S. representative, told ABC
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Hartzler calls impeachment proceedings a ‘sham’ after House passes new rules
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler on Friday called the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump a “sham” and “waste of time.” Hartzler, a Harrisonville Republican who represents Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District, was in Columbia speaking at a women in agriculture conference. The House voted this week to pass new rules governing the impeachment
Continue Reading No refugees will be resettled in the US in October, leaving hundreds in limbo around the world
The United States is on track to not admit any refugees in October, after already canceling around 500 flights this month, CNN has learned. A pause on admissions that was expected to lift on Tuesday will now extend into November, leaving those who expected to resettle in the US in limbo. It also means additional
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