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    Former congressman confirms he told Assange that Trump would pardon him – live

    Dana Rohrabacher offered pardon on Trump’s behalf, lawyers say US-Taliban agreement represents chance for peace after years of war Bernie Sanders rises in Nevada polling ahead of Saturday vote Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.00pm GMT Mike Bloomberg has taken his trolling of Trump beyond Twitter to Phoenix […] More

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    Health, heat and deportations: the issues driving Nevada caucus voters

    Saturday’s ‘first-in-the-west’ vote brings a diverse electorate more in line with the demographics of America and the party As Nevada prepares for the caucuses that could reshape the US presidential race, Democratic voters here remained divided on who is the best candidate to end the tumultuous presidency of Donald Trump. But across the state, Democratic […] More

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    ‘She was a warrior’: Warren supporters ebullient in Las Vegas after debate

    Backers see new life in the senator’s campaign following struggles in early voting states: ‘Of course she’ll win’ As her supporters chanted, “Persist, persist, persist,” Elizabeth Warren did a little dance. “All I can say is we’re just getting started,” said the Massachusetts senator, whose strong debate performance has re-energized her campaign and fired up […] More

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    Bloomberg debate video sparks new concern over social media disinformation

    ‘Tongue-in-cheek’ clip falsely suggesting candidate silenced his rivals will not be removed from Instagram A heavily edited video of Mike Bloomberg’s performance at Wednesday’s democratic debate in Nevada has prompted fresh questions about disinformation policies on social media platforms. The video posted by the Bloomberg campaign to Instagram on Thursday paints a flattering portrait of […] More

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    Michael Bloomberg’s debate was a disaster – but that’s not enough to rule him out | Emma Brockes

    Elizabeth Warren skewered the former New York mayor, but if Trump can win then Bloomberg can too There was a moment, on Wednesday night, when through sheer incompetence on the debate stage, Michael Bloomberg almost achieved authenticity. The former mayor of New York and late entrant to the Democratic presidential race looked, as always, like […] More

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    Mike Bloomberg’s gun control group to spend $8m in Texas elections

    Everytown for Gun Safety to back state and federal politicians who support ‘gun sense’ laws Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s gun control group is planning to spend at least $8m in Texas to elect state and federal politicians who support what it calls “gun sense” laws, including requiring background checks before all gun sales. Last […] More

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    Trump hints at pardon as Roger Stone sentencing looms – live updates

    Bloomberg the main target in bruising debate debut in Las Vegas Roger Stone to be sentenced, likely to prompt more Trump fury Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.02pm GMT The sentencing hearing of Roger Stone, Trump’s former associate, is getting under way in Washington. Stone is seated at […] More