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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Democratic candidate Tom Steyer, who announced Tuesday that he was entering the presidential race, said he was watching the campaign and felt as if he "couldn't sleep." (Associated Press/File)

Tom Steyer says Donald Trump impeachment question answered

Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer on Thursday said he believes he has won the argument on whether or not President Trump should be impeached, after announcing in January that he planned to forgo a presidential run in order to focus on that issue.

July 11, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is swarmed by the media while walking past the Homestead Detention Center, where the U.S. is detaining migrant teens, in Homestead, Fla., Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald via AP) ** FILE **

Elizabeth Warren releases plan to overhaul immigration laws

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday released a proposal to overhaul U.S. immigration laws that includes major changes to the immigration court system, a de-emphasis on immigrant detention, and other Democratic priorities like protections for young illegal immigrant "Dreamers."

July 11, 2019
In this March 13, 2019, file photo, billionaire investor and Democratic activist Tom Steyer speaks during a "Need to Impeach" town hall event in Agawam, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Tom Steyer: We’ve won the argument on impeaching Donald Trump

Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer on Thursday said he believes he's won the argument on whether or not President Trump should be impeached, after saying in January he planned to forego a presidential run in order to focus on that issue.

July 11, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg posted $24.8 million in fundraising for the last three months. His performance at the recent debates helped to bolster his 2020 campaign efforts. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Pete Buttigieg fills in more details on plan to combat racial injustice

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Thursday released a plan intended to combat systemic racism in America by boosting funds for historically black colleges and universities, promoting minority entrepreneurship and overhauling the criminal justice system, among other priorities.

July 11, 2019
In this March 13, 2019, file photo, billionaire investor and Democratic activist Tom Steyer speaks during a "Need to Impeach" town hall in Agawam, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Tom Steyer goes on the air with $1.4 million TV ad buy

Billionaire activist and newly announced Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer is already moving to throw his considerable financial weight around, rolling out a pair of TV ads Wednesday backed by a $1.4 million buy.

July 10, 2019
In this March 16, 2018, file photo, political activist Tom Steyer speaks during a "Need to Impeach" town hall event at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Tom Steyer reverses course, jumps into presidential race

Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer reversed himself Tuesday and jumped into the crowded race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, sidelining his quest to oust President Trump through impeachment and instead betting he can beat Mr. Trump at the ballot box.

July 9, 2019
In this Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks at a Politics & Eggs event in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ** FILE **

Eric Swalwell drops out of presidential race

Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary Monday, becoming the first major candidate to flee the field in what analysts expect to be a steady winnowing.

July 8, 2019
Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach addresses the crowd as he announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate Monday, July 8, 2019, in Leavenworth, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kris Kobach to run for Senate in Kansas

Kris Kobach on Monday announced his bid for Kansas's open Senate seat, casting himself as a Trump-style Republican who can carry the president's tough immigration message directly to the halls of Capitol Hill.

July 8, 2019