Democrats approved platform draft with Sandersa imprint

Democrats approved a draft of the party platform early Saturday that includes steps to break up large Wall Street banks, advocates for a $15 an hour wage and urges the abolition of the death penalty, reflecting the influence of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign. Supporters of presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton defeated measures pushed by Sanders' allies that would have promoted a Medicare-for-all single-payer health care system, a carbon tax to address climate change and impose a moratorium on hydraulic fracking.

Democrats reject platform proposal opposing trade deal

Democrats on Friday voted down an amendment to the party's platform that would have opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, avoiding an awkward scenario that would have put its statement of values at odds with President Barack Obama. Members of a Democratic National Convention drafting committee defeated a proposal led by Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., that would have added language rejecting the Pacific Rim trade pact, which has been opposed by presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

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Trump rakes up Hillary Clinton’s Indian donations issue

Attacking his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton over donations to her family foundation, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has alleged that she received funds from Indian political leaders and institutions to vote for the Indo-US civil nuclear deal. Released by the Trump campaign in form of a 35-page booklet, none of these allegations are new and have been known in the public domain for past several years.

Democrats approved platform draft with Sanders’ imprint

Democrats approved a draft of the party platform early Saturday that includes steps to break up large Wall Street banks, advocates for a $15 an hour wage and urges the abolition of the death penalty, reflecting the influence of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign. Supporters of presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton defeated measures pushed by Sanders' allies that would have promoted a Medicare-for-all single-payer health care system, a carbon tax to address climate change and impose a moratorium on hydraulic fracking.

Twitter’s Periscope Plays Crucial Role in Democ…

The Democratic sit-in over gun control Wednesday night almost fell into a broadcasting black hole until tech savvy representatives took out their smartphones and began broadcasting on Periscope. The live-streaming service, which was launched by Twitter 15 months ago, proved to be an invaluable tool for Democratic lawmakers who converged on the House floor after House Speaker Paul Ryan adjourned the session.

Workplace retaliation suit against Tammy Duckworth settled

A settlement in the workplace retaliation lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth concluded Friday with an agreement that no law was violated, removing an obstacle in her bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk in one of November's most competitive Senate races. The lawsuit from two employees of a home for veterans alleged Democrat Duckworth violated state ethics laws by taking action against them when she was head of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Kirsten Gillibrand decries Congress’ inaction on gun control

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand greets people before addressing the Long Island Association at their office in Melville, Friday, June 24, 2016. Photo Credit: Steve Pfost Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand greets people before addressing the Long Island Association at their office in Melville, Friday, June 24, 2016.

2 die in California wildfire that left little time to flee

Multiple fatalities have been reported in flooding that has devastated parts of the state, a state official said Friday morning. As a deluge swamped southeast West Virginia - a disaster that killed at least 18 people - Ronnie Scott's wife called him and told him their house was filling up with water.

Sanders faults NY voting rules, giant Wall Street banks

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., delivers his "Where We Go From Here" speech, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., delivers his "Where We Go From Here" speech, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., gestures while giving his "Where We Go From Here" speech, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., gestures while giving his "Where We Go From Here" speech, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., line up before his "Where We Go From Here" speech, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., line up before his "Where We Go From Here" ... (more)

Dozens of senators push EPA for higher ethanol mandate

Gina McCarthy Dozens of senators push EPA for higher ethanol mandate The Hill's 12:30 Report Overnight Energy: Obama signs chemical safety reform into law MORE , the 39 senators said the agency should "take the opportunity to get the program back on track by setting blending targets where Congress intended" when regulators finalize 2017's standards this year.

Todd Wilcox drops out of Florida Senate race, backs Rubio

Businessman Todd Wilcox is dropping out of Florida's Senate race and will back Marco Rubio, who decided at the last minute to run for re-election. That leaves only Carlos Beruff in the GOP primary against Rubio, who dropped out of the presidential election in March and insisted he wouldn't seek a second term.

Michael Reagan: Hillarys expensive jacket

Hillary Clinton may have been better off wearing the Emperor's New Clothes during her victory speech after the New York primary, rather than what she chose to wear and her aides managed to overlook. Clinton, who has decried income “inequality” throughout the nation during her campaign, stood before the assembled -- and carefully screened -- crowd wearing a $12,495 Giorgio Armani jacket.

Rubio Has One Less Competitor In Senate Race

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Bernie Sanders speaks during a campaign rally on June

Bernie Sanders says he'll vote for Hillary Clinton The Vermont senator isn't dropping out, but says he'll cast his ballot for Clinton in November. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://usat.ly/28Vk4BU Bernie Sanders may not be quite ready to formally end his Democratic presidential bid, but he says he will vote for Hillary Clinton in November.

Wilcox drops out of Senate race, backs Rubio

Businessman Todd Wilcox is dropping out of Florida's Senate race and will back Marco Rubio, who decided at the last minute to run for re-election. That leaves only Carlos Beruff in the GOP primary against Rubio, who dropped out of the presidential election in March and insisted he wouldn't seek a second term.