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    Bernie Sanders’ rivals applaud his Nevada caucus win – video

    Strong results in New Hampshire and Iowa helped the senator achieve a landslide victory. He is clearly in the lead to win the democratic nominations and take on Donald Trump in a presidential election.  Sanders’ rivals congratulated him but galvanised their supporters as they looked ahead to the South Carolina race and Super Tuesday in March, when […] More

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    Gwyneth, Lizzo, Cher: who are Hollywood stars endorsing?

    Ahead of the California primary, here are the candidates Hollywood’s famous names are voting for As the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination grows increasingly unpredictable, every boost helps – and candidates are calling in support from the powerful world of film and entertainment. From Ariana Grande’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders to Pete Buttigieg’s fundraiser […] More

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    Nevada caucuses: crucial ‘first in the west’ Democratic contest kicks off – live

    Saturday’s vote could be a make-or-break moment for candidates in the first state with a diverse electorate Bernie Sanders has invested big in Nevada. Will it pay off? Health, heat and deportations: the issues voters care about 9.44pm GMT The Guardian’s Sam Levin has been attending a caucus at the University of Nevada Reno, where […] More

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    Nevada caucuses: Democrats prepare to vote in most diverse 2020 state yet

    Electorate in ‘first-in-the-west’ primary is more representative of Democratic party than voters in earlier states Nevada residents will be casting their votes in the “first-in-the-west” primary contest that will play a key role in choosing the Democratic candidate to take on Donald Trump. Saturday’s caucuses could be a make-or-break moment for several Democratic contenders and […] More

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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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    Democratic rivals attack Bloomberg in punishing debate debut – video

    Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg fiercely attacked Mike Bloomberg on his first Democratic debate appearance. Senator Warren led the assault, challenging the former New York mayor to release women at his company from non-disclosure agreements they signed while settling lawsuits. Bloomberg defended his record, saying: ‘In my company, lots and […] More