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    Mike Bloomberg transfers $18m to Democratic National Committee

    Former presidential candidate will also transfer offices in six battleground states to help defeat Trump Mike Bloomberg is transferring $18m (£15.5m) from his presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee in the largest single such transfer ever made. The largesse is the latest sign of the billionaire businessman’s continued involvement in the presidential race since […] More

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    ‘$1,000 per person should be the baseline’: Andrew Yang on direct payments during coronavirus

    Universal basic income, the former Democratic presidential candidate’s signature issue, has gone mainstream but he believes current proposals do not go far enough Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When Andrew Yang ran for president, he wanted to initiate a national discussion about giving Americans direct cash payments. Now, to a degree, […] More

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    Republican coronavirus stimulus proposes up to $1,200 direct payments to individuals

    The $1tn-plus package will also include relief for small businesses and support for healthcare workers and coronavirus patients Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The US Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, has introduced emergency legislation to stem the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, saying on Thursday that Republicans were ready to […] More

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    US state department warns all Americans to avoid leaving country amid pandemic – live

    Advisory says US citizens living abroad should avoid international travel Trump sows confusion with claim drug will be ready soon Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 9.47pm GMT A few more details from the Republican stimulus package: The financial relief will come to […] More

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    Tulsi Gabbard quits 2020 Democratic presidential race

    Controversial Hawaii congresswoman assembled an eclectic group of supporters but never gained strength over the top contenders Controversial Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has dropped out of the Democratic presidential race, , the last woman in the contest – albeit a very long shot from the start – after Elizabeth Warren decided to quit within two […] More

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    Bernie Sanders reassesses campaign after Biden builds formidable lead

    The Vermont senator’s presidential campaign has seen little but bad news recently as it admits ‘losing the battle over electability’ The Vermont senator Bernie Sanders got thumped in the latest round of Democratic presidential primary contests and, once again, Sanders and his team are reassessing their path forward. It’s becoming a familiar cycle: former vice-president […] More

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    Democratic primary delegate count – latest

    Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are competing to become the Democrats’ nominee for president Biden wins Florida and Illinois – as it happened Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the only major candidates to remain in the Democratic primary race after an initially crowded field gradually winnowed down. Elizabeth Warren was the last major candidate to drop out after a […] More

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    Democratic primaries key takeaways: Biden’s lead looks insurmountable

    The former vice-president increases his delegate lead with sweeping victories as Sanders faces calls to drop out Full story: Biden sweeps key primaries Democratic primaries results – follow the votes Democratic primary delegate count – latest One of the four states that was supposed to hold its primary today, Ohio, postponed in-person voting to mitigate […] More