Democrats

Sanders 'accepts' Clinton's nomination, says Harry Reid

Vermont Senator willing to work together with Clinton to defeat Donald Trump.

Clinton clinches Democratic nomination

Clinton seizes the Democratic presidential nomination after winning enough NJ delegates, becomes first woman nominee.

Clinton has enough delegates to win Democratic nomination

Associated Press reports that Hillary Clinton has captured commitments from the number of delegates needed to become presidential nominee.

Obama could endorse Clinton this week

President Barack Obama could officially endorse Hillary Clinton as early as this week, say officials.

Dems' drafting platform includes critics, friends of Israel

Democrats' platform drafting committee heavy with veterans of political battles over Israel, including one backer of BDS.

Sanders awarded more delegates in Washington state

Democratic presidential candidate given 49 more delegates in Washington state, though he still trails frontrunner Clinton.

Poll: Clinton's lead narrows among Democrats

New poll finds Sanders has all but eliminated Clinton’s polling lead among Democratic voters, but it may be too late for him.

Cardin: Leahy letter on extrajudicial killings is 'wrong'

Ben Cardin criticizes letter from Democrats asking the Obama administration to look into allegations of Israeli extrajudicial killing.

Expert: Trump isn't yet assured the nomination

Former Ambassador Yoram Ettinger predicts Clinton will be Democratic nominee, but everything is wide open among Republicans.

Sanders wins trifecta in Washington, Alaska, Hawaii caucuses

Senator Bernie Sanders dominates Democratic caucuses in Hawaii, Washington, and Alaska.

Poll: American Jews have unfavorable view of Trump and Cruz

New Gallup poll finds 72 percent of Jewish Americans have an unfavorable view of Cruz and Trump.

Sanders confirms he won't address AIPAC

All the presidential candidates are scheduled to address the AIPAC conference with the exception of the lone Jewish candidate.

It's official: Clinton wins Missouri

Bernie Sanders says he will not seek a recount of results in Missouri, making Clinton win official.

Sanders defeats Clinton in Maine

Bernie Sanders declared the winner of the Maine Democratic caucuses, but Clinton still has more delegates.

Sanders wins in Kansas and Nebraska, Clinton takes Louisiana

Sanders projected to defeat Hillary Clinton in both Kansas and Nebraska, while Clinton wins Louisiana.

Former Democratic candidate: I won't vote for Clinton

Former Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb says he won't vote for Hillary Clinton, but might vote for Trump.

Jewish lawmaker endorses Sanders for president

Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida endorses Sanders after holding an online poll.

Clinton secures victory in South Carolina

Hillary Clinton projected to win South Carolina, an important victory ahead of Super Tuesday.

Senate Minority Leader endorses Clinton

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid says former Secretary of State would serve the middle class better, backs her for president.

Clinton narrowly defeats Sanders in Nevada

Former Secretary of State wins 52% of the vote in Nevada caucuses.

Poll: Trump and Clinton lead the way in South Carolina

Donald Trump has a 16-point lead while Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by 18 points in South Carolina.

Stopping Bernie: Where are the anti-Semites when we need them?

Clinton: We will fight for every vote

Hillary Clinton concedes New Hampshire loss to Bernie Sanders, promises to fight for every vote in every state.

Trump: Hillary Clinton is 'evil'

Republican presidential front-runner refers to Hillary Clinton as "in a certain way, evil" in a word association game.

Trump and Sanders continue to lead in New Hampshire

Monmouth University poll finds Trump and Sanders lead in New Hampshire, with a close race for second place among GOPs.

Clinton and Sanders spar over Wall Street, ISIS

In their first head to head debate since Iowa caucuses, Democratic candidates spar over a variety of issues.

Trump holds solid lead in Iowa, latest poll finds

Donald Trump holds a commanding lead in Iowa, while Bernie Sanders takes control of the Democratic race, finds new CNN/ORC poll.

Democrats block bill to curb the flow of refugees

Senate Democrats block Republican bill that would curb the flow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the United States.

Clinton and Sanders spar on domestic issues - but not on Iran

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley gather for final Democratic debate before Iowa caucus.

Obama won't publicly endorse Democratic presidential candidate

White House chief of staff says Obama will not publicly endorse a candidate before the 2016 Democratic primaries.

New York Democrat says Obama is living on the moon

Democratic assemblyman says playing politics with people's lives is a victory to our enemy. Obama doesn't get it.

Senators denounce EU's labeling plan

Senators Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand head bipartisan initiative which expresses concern over plan to label Judea and Samaria products.

Roger Waters fears Hillary might use nuclear weapons

Former Pink Floyd star finds Hillary Clinton too hawkish, supports Jewish Bernier Sanders instead.

Biden rules out presidential run

Vice President announces he won't seek the presidency but says he will "not be silent".

Biden Close to Announcing Presidential Run, Reports Say

American news outlets say Vice President Biden is inching closer towards announcing his intention to run for president.

Democrats Want Biden to Run for President, Finds New Poll

Almost half of American Democrats want Vice President to challenge Hillary Clinton in 2016 race, finds new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Democrats Offer Plan to Track Iran's Nuclear Compliance

Senate Democrats suggest plan that helps prevent Tehran from cheating in nuclear agreement and boosts security for Israel.

Democrats Block Iran Deal Legislation for a Third Time

Senate Democrats block legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal, ensuring Congress won't disapprove it at all.

House of Representatives Symbolically Rejects Iran Deal

House of Representatives votes to reject deal with Iran; move will have no consequences for the deal's implementation.

Democrats Bury Republican Bid to Block Iran Deal

Senate votes 58-42 to end a debate on a resolution disapproving the Iran deal, handing Obama a victory.

Washington Democrat Becomes 42nd Senator to Back Iran Deal

Senator Maria Cantwell announces she will support the Iran deal, becoming the 42nd senator to do so.

Top Democrat to Oppose Iran Nuclear Deal

Senator Ben Cardin, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, officially announces he will oppose the Iran deal.

Key Democrat: Obama Will Have Enough Votes for Veto

Sen. Ben Cardin predicts there will be enough votes by week's end to uphold a veto of resolution against Iran deal.

Two More Democrats Support Iran Deal, Obama Needs One More

Senators Chris Coons and Bob Casey become the 32nd and 33rd Democrats in the Senate to announce support for Iran nuclear deal.

200 Retired American Generals Urge Congress to Reject Iran Deal

Group of nearly 200 retired generals and admirals warn Congress that Iran deal will make Iran more dangerous.

Washington Senator Becomes 29th Democrat to Back Iran Deal

Senator Patty Murray, the fourth-ranking Senate Democrat, officially endorses nuclear agreement.

Senate Minority Leader Reid Announces Support for Iran Deal

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) says Iran deal is the best way to curtail its nuclear program.

Missouri Democrat Supports Iran Deal, Says Only Israel Opposes

Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri declares she backs Iran deal, claims the world is united behind it except for Israel.

Two More Democrats Announce Support for Iran Deal

Senators Ed Markey from Massachusetts and Joe Donnelly from Indiana announce they back Iran deal.

AIPAC Commends Menendez for Rejecting Iran Deal

AIPAC urges other Democrats to consider following in Senator Robert Menendez's footsteps and vote against Iran deal.

Rubio Blasts Obama, Vows to Undo Iran Deal

Florida Senator Marco Rubio blasts Obama over his weakness in dealing with Iran and Cuba, says he will undo those deals.

Is Al Gore Planning a Presidential Run?

Former Vice President supporters reportedly chatting with him about a potential 2016 presidential bid.

Kerry: Rejecting Iran Deal Could Threaten the Dollar

Secretary of State warns that walking away from deal with Iran could affect the dollar's position as the world's reserve currency.

Schumer: Alternative to Iran Deal Doesn't Have to be War

In first public comments about his opposition to the Iran deal, Senator Chuck Schumer says he doesn't believe Iran will become moderate.

Obama: Republicans Oppose Iran Deal for 'Political Reasons'

President Barack Obama says Republicans oppose the Iran deal because many of them reject anything he does.

Jewish Senator from Hawaii Supports Iran Deal

Democratic Senator Brian Schatz announces he backs nuclear deal with Iran, becoming the 16th senator to do so.

Senate Majority Leader: Obama's Argument on Iran Deal 'Absurd'

Mitch McConnell rejects President Obama's argument that rejecting the Iran nuclear deal means going to war.

Watch: Democratic Chair Can't Deny Her Party is Socialist

Democratic National Committee chair given second shot on national TV to clear up difference between Democrat and Socialist, and still can't.

Jewish Democrat Says He Will Support Iran Deal

Representative Sander M. Levin, a Democrat from Michigan, says he would support the Iran nuclear accord.

Democratic Senator 'Leaning Towards' Supporting Iran Deal

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he is leaning toward supporting the Iranian nuclear deal, argues the alternative would be war.