After More Primaries Biden Grows Lead As Coronavirus Reshapes Primary Calendar

After More Primaries Biden Grows Lead As Coronavirus Reshapes Primary Calendar

Joe Biden now has secured more than half of delegates in the Democratic primary contest, making a Bernie Sanders comeback increasingly unlikely. Biden won primaries in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona on Tuesday night. Sanders gave a speech before voting had ended without mentioning the election at all. Instead, he used the address to debut his proposal to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus.

This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, campaign correspondents Asma Khalid and Scott Detrow, and voting reporter Miles Parks.

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Why Wisconsin's Supreme Court Election Matters Nationally

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Tens of millions are being spent. Donald Trump, Jr. and Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) are holding rallies for their preferred candidates. It's the kind of thing seen for statehouse or congressional races — ...

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Dems In Disarray? Finding Unity In The Caucus

Dems In Disarray? Finding Unity In The Caucus

After bruising losses in November's elections, Democrats are trying to figure out how to unite their many factions behind a common set of ideas & objectives. Infighting in the party itself, though, do...

18 Mar 202515min

What Is The Alien Enemies Act?

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The Trump administration used the 18th century law as justification for deporting hundreds of alleged gang members. Why was it invoked, and what does its use mean for future immigration action? This e...

17 Mar 202511min

Roundup: Shutdown Threat, Tariffs & Ukraine

Roundup: Shutdown Threat, Tariffs & Ukraine

Congressional Democrats are at odds as to whether or not to support Republican-led efforts to keep the government funded ahead of a Friday deadline. We look at the divisions.Then, the White House expr...

14 Mar 202523min

Trump's Latest Efforts To Reduce The Federal Workforce

Trump's Latest Efforts To Reduce The Federal Workforce

Since taking office, President Trump has championed the idea of reducing the federal workforce. A February 26 memo gave agencies until today to come up with a plan for that reduction. What does this m...

13 Mar 202514min

Trump's Efforts To Consolidate Executive Branch Power

Trump's Efforts To Consolidate Executive Branch Power

Since returning to office, President Trump has moved quickly to reshape the federal government. His actions, which have moved to put more power under his purview, align with a belief in some conservat...

12 Mar 202517min

Who Is Mahmoud Khalil, The Protester The Trump Admin Wants To Deport?

Who Is Mahmoud Khalil, The Protester The Trump Admin Wants To Deport?

While studying at Columbia University, Khalil helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on campus relating to Israel's war with Gaza. He was taken into ICE custody Saturday, and the Trump administration ha...

11 Mar 202510min

Measles Returns — Here's What You Need To Know

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