Trump’s cash-rich campaign faces money competition from Democratic rivals
Democratic presidential hopefuls started 2020 by reporting sizable cash fundraising totals, presenting new evidence that Republican President Donald Trump's growing campaign war chest may face some serious competition from his rivals. Powered by WPeMatico
Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Julian Castro, the grandson of a Mexican immigrant who became San Antonio mayor and a U.S. housing secretary, suspended his 2020 Democratic presidential run on Thursday after a candidacy overshadowed by more famous liberals. Powered by WPeMatico
Happy New Year for Sanders, Trump in fundraising hauls
Bernie Sanders raised more than $34.5 million in the last quarter of 2019, the largest three-month haul for a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, while Republican President Donald Trump drew $46 million on the heels of his impeachment, their campaigns said on...
Motivated by #MeToo? Vetting jurors in Weinstein case will be a challenge, experts say
As former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein goes to trial on rape charges next week in Manhattan, lawyers will need to keep an eye out for jurors who want to use the case to make a statement about sexual abuse following the rise of the #MeToo movement, legal experts...
Coming out of the shadows: the U.S. chief justice who will preside over Trump’s trial
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts will be a central figure in the ongoing drama of the Donald Trump presidency in the coming months. He is due to preside over a Senate impeachment trial, while the Supreme Court he leads will rule on a titanic clash over the president's...
Democrat Buttigieg’s presidential campaign raises $24.7 million in fourth quarter
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg raised $24.7 million in the fourth quarter, his campaign announced on Wednesday, well ahead of the $19.1 million he collected in the third quarter. Powered by WPeMatico
Justin Bieber to chronicle comeback in YouTube documentary series
Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber is opening up about his creative and personal life through a 10-part documentary ahead of a career comeback after three years away from the spotlight.Powered by WPeMatico
Explainer: How Trump’s impeachment trial would differ from a criminal one
U.S. President Donald Trump on Dec. 19 became the third U.S. president to be impeached when the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted to charge him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The Republican-controlled Senate is due to weigh these...
Warren to ask Americans to ‘imagine something better’ in New Year’s Eve speech
U.S presidential contender Elizabeth Warren will seek to bolster her flagging campaign in a New Year's Eve speech on Tuesday, as the race for the Democratic nomination hurtles toward the first test before voters. Powered by WPeMatico
Hard cheese? French chef loses court case over lost Michelin star
A French chef who said he had contemplated suicide after the prestigious Michelin guide removed one of his restaurant's stars on Tuesday lost a legal attempt to force the guide's inspectors to justify their decision.Powered by WPeMatico