Bloomberg Loses Ground Following Debate Debut in Las Vegas  —  Former New York City mayor loses first-choice support, and popularity wanes  —  Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stands behind the lectern at Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas.

How Stephen Miller Manipulates Donald Trump to Further His Immigration Obsession  —  Donald Trump's senior adviser has been the true driving force behind this Administration's racist agenda.  How far will he go?  —  One afternoon in November, a half-dozen government officials sat …

FBI Arrests Hacker Linked to Former Rep. Katie Hill's Campaign  —  Federal agents have arrested Arthur Dam in connection with a hacking spree that disrupted the 2018 Democratic California primary that ultimately nominated Katie Hill, according to a new criminal complaint.

Bernie Sanders briefed by U.S. officials that Russia is trying to help his presidential campaign  —  U.S. officials have told Sen. Bernie Sanders that Russia is attempting to help his presidential campaign as part of an effort to interfere with the Democratic contest, according to people familiar with the matter.

Lloyd Blankfein: ‘I might find it harder to vote for Bernie than for Trump’  —  The former Goldman chief executive on the crash, the criticism — and sparring with Bernie Sanders  —  Lloyd Blankfein has not had far to travel.  As we take our table, Goldman Sachs' former chief executive points …

Scoop: New White House personnel chief tells Cabinet liaisons to target Never Trumpers - Axios  —  McEntee has told people there will be no more promotions for “Never Trumpers.”

Don't mince words.  Trump is abetting an attack on our country.  —  When the Senate acquitted President Trump of the high crimes he committed against our country, Republicans and Democrats alike fell back on a convenient fiction: No, Trump has not really placed himself beyond the law …

Elizabeth Warren Wanted to Be the Unity Candidate.  Now, She's Playing for Keeps  —  “If all the candidates want to get rid of super PACs, count me in.  I'll lead the charge,” Sen. Warren said in Las Vegas on Thursday.  —  After rising to prominence as an unapologetic crusader against money in politics …

Ocasio-Cortez Builds Progressive Campaign Arm to Challenge Democrats  —  Ms. Ocasio-Cortez plans to endorse a slate of progressive challengers to Democratic candidates and incumbents, working to create a liberal counterweight to the party's official campaign arm.

She wanted a ‘freebirth’ with no doctors.  Online groups convinced her it would be OK.  —  As Judith's pregnancy stretched past 44 weeks, she grew worried.  But rather than seeking medical assistance, she turned to extreme online communities.

‘Taking no chances’: Nevada Dems hire massive call center to avoid caucus meltdown  —  The state party, and the DNC, are taking steps to avoid an Iowa-style voting fiasco on Saturday.  —  LAS VEGAS — Nervous about another fiasco like Iowa's, Democrats here and nationally are going to extra lengths …

The 5 Lessons from 2016 Democrats Need to Understand If They Want to Stop Bernie  —  History is repeating itself.  Democrats can learn how to save their party from seeing how the Republicans lost theirs.  —  Barring a drastic change in the race, Bernie Sanders is going to be the presumptive Democratic nominee 11 days from now.

JP Morgan economists warn of ‘catastrophic’ climate change  —  Human life “as we know it” could be threatened by climate change, economists at JP Morgan have warned.  —  In a hard-hitting report to clients, the economists said that without action being taken there could be “catastrophic outcomes”.

Stone prison term: Will courts hold Trump accountable after Congress, Mueller failures?  —  Accountability still matters in court.  Perhaps the judiciary will protect us from Trump where the executive and legislative branches have let us down.  —  Truth still matters in some places.

Biden Adds a Claim to His Biography: An Arrest in South Africa  —  Joe Biden has recounted a story — three times in two weeks — about being arrested on his way to see Nelson Mandela.  He did not mention it in his memoir or speak prominently of it before.  —  LAS VEGAS — In at least three …

Ilhan Omar's Challenger Is Literally on the Run From the Law  —  It's not every day that someone can't campaign in their district because it might result in arrest.  —  It's not unheard-of for members of Congress to resign their seats because of serious legal trouble.

Weinstein jury indicates it is split on most serious counts  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial indicated Friday that they are deadlocked on the most serious charges, but the judge told them to keep trying.  —  In a note sent to the judge during their lunch break …

Former Ukraine diplomat Marie Yovanovitch has book deal  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, the career diplomat who during the impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump offered a chilling account of alleged threats from Trump and his allies, has a book deal.

Arizona governor pulls immigration plan amid business revolt  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey spent much of his first term working to repair the damage to the state's reputation caused by a 2010 tough-on-immigrants law known as SB 1070 that his predecessor signed.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Ended January Short on Cash  —  Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden haven't invested in any ads in the crucial Super Tuesday states, data show  —  Four of the top six Democratic presidential campaigns spent heavily ahead of the Iowa caucuses …

What Happened Between E. Jean Carroll and Elle Magazine?  —  Her contract was terminated early, but the fashion magazine maintains it wasn't because of her allegations against President Trump.  —  In the fall of 2017, when Nina Garcia, the fashion editor and “Project Runway” judge …

Letter: Republicans, vote in the Democratic primary  —  Being retired gives me the freedom to read and view the political landscape 24/7.  Ever since President Trump's election, I have learned way more than I ever wanted to know about our political system both locally and nationally …

Why Nevada could surprise us  —  (CNN)Finding a public poll of the Nevada caucuses has been like trying to find a needle in a haystack.  —  There have been just eight polls released publicly over the last three months.  Two of those were internal polls.  Only five of those have been taken since …

Coronavirus-Themed College Party Being Investigated For Racism  —  A group of college students who threw an off-campus coronavirus-themed party are now being investigated by their university for violating the school's student code of conduct regarding racism.

I'll be voting in the Democratic primary for the first time in 40 years |  Column  —  Long-time Republican strategist Mac Stipanovich explains why he has registered as a Democrat ahead of Florida's presidential primary.  —  Registration for the March 17 Democratic presidential primary in Florida has closed.

Will Bernie Sanders' long-ago praise of Socialist regimes hurt Democrats in November?  —  If Sanders is the nominee, some Democrats worry Trump will hammer him on his long-buried words in defense of governments in Nicaragua, Cuba and the USSR.  —  WASHINGTON — In October 1985 …

Trump's Presidency Isn't a Dark Comedy — It's an Absurd Tragedy  —  The idea that Donald J. Trump is a president best defined by his weakness has always carried a kind of knowing, world-weary authority.  It's basically the Washington Republican response when you're freaking out about Trump's incessant power grabs.