New U.S. rule targeting poor immigrants sows fear, confusion, advocates say
The Trump administration rolled out a new immigration policy on Monday that bars people deemed likely to require government benefits such as housing and food assistance from obtaining permanent residency in the United States.
On the trail: Sanders takes heat for Cuba comment, Biden pushes housing
Democratic presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders came under fire on Monday for comments about late Cuban President Fidel Castro, while moderate rival Joe Biden rolled out an affordable-housing plan in South Carolina, the next state to vote.
Warren Buffett says ‘I’m a Democrat,’ and would have ‘no trouble’ voting for Bloomberg
Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc and one of the world’s most admired investors, said on Monday he is a Democrat, and would have “no trouble” voting for fellow billionaire Michael Bloomberg for U.S. president.
With $1.5 trillion childcare plan, Sanders floats another big campaign pledge
U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Monday proposed spending $1.5 trillion over 10 years to create a universal child care and early education system, to be funded by taxing the wealthiest Americans.
Buttigieg courts South Carolina black voters with his veteran status
Pete Buttigieg, the only veteran in the top tier of candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, is turning to South Carolina’s large military community to help shore up his nagging lack of support among black voters.
Sanders’ Democratic rivals seek to slow his momentum after his big win in Nevada caucuses
As Bernie Sanders looked to cement his front-runner status in the U.S. Democratic presidential race after his dominant win in Nevada, his rivals sought in rallies on Sunday to blunt his momentum ahead of 15 nominating contests in the next 10 days.
U.S. judge rejects Roger Stone’s request she be kicked off his case
A U.S. federal judge on Sunday denied a request by Roger Stone’s lawyers that she be removed from the case in which she last week sentenced the long-time adviser to President Donald Trump to three years and four months in prison.
No. 3 House Democrat Clyburn of South Carolina to back Biden for president – Politico
Jim Clyburn, the No. 3 Democrat in the House of Representatives and an influential black lawmaker from the early voting state of South Carolina, is expected on Wednesday to endorse Joe Biden’s presidential bid, according to a Politico report on Sunday….
Former 2020 Democratic candidate Williamson endorses Sanders’ presidential bid
Marianne Williamson, who made an unsuccessful bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, has thrown her support behind former rival Bernie Sanders, appearing at a rally in Texas with the progressive senator.
Democratic rivals aim to slow Sanders’ momentum after his big win in Nevada
U.S. Democratic presidential contenders campaigned across the country on Sunday seeking to blunt Bernie Sanders’ momentum after his dominant victory in Nevada solidified his front-runner status ahead of 15 key nominating contests in the next 10 days.
