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CONCORD, N.H. — Though an impeachment trial, a Russia investigation, an Iran crisis and other daily turmoil, President Trump has repeatedly been able to point to one consistent success that has united Republicans — moving conservative justices onto all levels of the federal judiciary. The count now stands at more than 180 judges — many […]

If Mr. Buttigieg is to win here Tuesday, he will have overcome not just Mr. Biden’s assault but also signs of political momentum for Ms. Klobuchar, who appeared to have gained some converts at her Saturday rallies following her confident debate performance. And the former mayor will also have to withstand direct attacks from Mr.

A lawyer for Colonel Vindman said Mr. Trump’s Twitter messages contained “obviously false statements” about his client. “They conflict with the clear personnel record and the entirety of the impeachment record of which the president is well aware,” said the lawyer, David Pressman. “While the most powerful man in the world continues his campaign of

After abandoning plans to use the same kind of app that led to a debacle in Iowa, Nevada Democratic officials are testing backup plans this weekend as they attempt to come up with a clear alternative for their own state caucus, which begins in less than two weeks. Though party leaders in Nevada are now

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s fourth-place finish in Iowa and his wobbly standing here in New Hampshire are now testing the central premise of his candidacy — that he is the strongest Democrat to defeat President Trump — and forcing his team to scramble to prove that claim before voters

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, confident that the Chinese government will follow through on its agreement to buy more American agriculture, plans to shutter its bailout program for farmers hurt by tariffs. But allegations of unfairness and other criticisms continue to dog the $28 billion initiative, which President Trump created to ease the economic hardship

Twitter can’t tell us whether, or how, Friday’s ABC News/WMUR Democratic debate might change voters’ minds. But it can give us the perspectives of some of the people with expertise on primary races: veteran campaign strategists and consultants from both parties. Here is a sampling of their reactions to the candidates’ performances. Joe Biden Commentators

WASHINGTON — The House on Friday approved sending $4.89 billion in emergency recovery aid and additional tax relief to Puerto Rico after a series of devastating earthquakes, most likely reigniting a feud with President Trump over his objections to sending federal money to an island battered by national disasters and mismanagement. The $4.89 billion funding

Welcome to Poll Watch, our weekly look at polling data and survey research on the candidates, voters and issues that will shape the 2020 election. The New Hampshire Democratic primary is increasingly looking like a dual front-runner race as former Mayor Pete Buttigieg leaps ahead to join Senator Bernie Sanders at the front of the

What a week. Let’s get right to it. We have Iowa results. Sort of. You probably thought we’d know who won Iowa by now. So did we. But the Iowa Democratic Party — newly tasked with releasing multiple sets of results — failed to release any on caucus night, then dripped them out slowly over