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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, with his wife Chirlane McCray by his side, announced Thursday that he will seek the 2020 Democratic nomination for president. Mr. de Blasio says his campaign will put an emphasis on working people. (Associated Press)

Bill de Blasio defies critics as he enters race for presidency

Undaunted by jeers in his own backyard, Mr. de Blasio pitched himself as well-suited to take on President Trump, touting a record of delivering on key liberal priorities in his city and expressing an interest in taking them to the national level.

May 16, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is shown here during an American Federation of Teachers town hall event, at the Plumbers Local 690 Union Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, May 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) **FILE**

Elizabeth Warren calls for military to help combat climate change

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren outlined a plan Wednesday that would have the Defense Department take steps to combat climate change and would entail noncombat U.S. bases to significantly curtail their carbon emissions over the next decade.

May 15, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at the the Human Rights Campaign's 14th Annual Las Vegas Gala dinner on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Pete Buttigieg shuts down political action committee

Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday shut down a political action committee he had launched in 2017, as much of the 2020 Democratic field has vowed to reject support from outside political groups.

May 15, 2019
Rep. Terri Collins, right, chats with Rep. Chris Pringle on the house floor at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. (Mickey Welsh/Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

Alabama Senate passes bill making abortion a felony

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed the country's most restrictive ban on abortion, outlawing the practice even in cases of rape and incest and providing an exception only when the life of the mother is in danger.

May 14, 2019
Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a campaign stop at the Community Oven restaurant in Hampton, N.H., Monday, May 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Joe Biden says he’s open to breaking up Facebook

Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden became the latest high-profile candidate to suggest a breakup of Facebook, suggesting a growing critical mass for taking some action to rein in online giants.

May 14, 2019
In this March 15, 2019, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke greets audience members during a stop at the Central Park Coffee Company in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Beto O’Rourke: ‘I can do a better job’

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, a 2020 presidential candidate, acknowledged Monday he can do a better job getting his message out to a national audience, after a splashy entrance into the race for the Democratic presidential nomination two months ago.

May 14, 2019