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Saule Omarova addresses the Senate Banking Committee during her nomination hearing on Nov. 18 to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Omarova withdrew her nomination on Tuesday after facing opposition from Republicans and some moderate Dem

Biden's pick to become a key banking regulator withdraws after ugly nomination fight

Dec 07, 2021
Saule Omarova has withdrawn her nomination to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency after an ugly, and at times, incredibly personal, fight to be confirmed.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Millions of people are using Zoom to communicate, but the company is facing mounting scrutiny over whether it is adequately protecting users.

Senator Asks FTC To Investigate Zoom's 'Deceptive' Security Claims

Apr 03, 2020
Lawmakers and state attorneys general are scrutinizing the popular video conferencing company for potential violations, after users reported harassment and researchers uncovered security flaws.
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Brown Pledges To Be Most Pro-Union 2020 Candidate If He Runs

Feb 25, 2019
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democrat Sherrod Brown brought a pro-worker message Saturday to Las Vegas casino workers who are members of what's considered Nevada's most powerful labor union, declaring that if he decides to run for president, he will be "the most pro-union candidate."
 
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Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign rally in June 2016 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. He launched a second presidential campaign on Tuesday, with a big burst of donations from supporters, but new challenges ahead.

Are Democrats Ready To 'Feel The Bern' Or Is Sanders The 'MySpace' Of 2020?

Feb 23, 2019
The Vermont independent showed he can still raise boatloads of money, but with so many progressive choices, Sanders may be at a disadvantage.
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Brown To Speak At Nevada Democratic Event, Meet With Workers

Feb 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is making his first visit to Nevada this month as he explores a potential 2020 bid for president.

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Sen. Sherrod Brown Begins Tour Ahead Of 2020 Decision

Jan 30, 2019

BRUNSWICK, Ohio (AP) — Sen. Sherrod Brown is ready to kick off his multi-state tour of states that cast pivotal early votes in the 2020 presidential primary.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., leads a November 2015 rally in front of the New Hampshire State House in Concord. Sanders won that primary, but today some of his supporters in the early primary state are less enthusiastic about another presidential bid.

'Does It Have To Be Him?': N.H. Progressives Split By Another Sanders Bid

Jan 30, 2019
The Vermont senator's 2016 presidential campaign took off in New Hampshire. But in 2020, some progressive voters in the state say there are plenty of other alternatives.
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Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey addresses a crowd in New Hampshire, which happens to be a key early presidential primary state.

The Next Commander In Chief? Democrats Hone Foreign Policy Pitches

Dec 19, 2018
A key step in running for president: laying out a foreign-policy vision showing he or she can command the military and keep the country safe. Several likely candidates are hard at work on this front.
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Monday's rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., overflowed the sidewalk and filled the street.

Liberals To Senate Democrats: (Don't) Do Your Jobs

Feb 01, 2017
Some on the left are aiming to create a liberal version of the Tea Party. It's already exerting pressure on Democrats to stop Trump by any procedural means necessary.
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