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2016 candidate Hillary Clinton says Russia is "grooming" Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for a third-party run. And Sen. Bernie Sanders has biggest Democratic campaign event this season so far. 

While controversy swirls at the White House, the Chicago Teachers Union goes on strike, and retired admiral Joe Sestak walks 105 miles across New Hampshire. 

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, two members of the Squad, endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders. Plus, some candidates are spending more than they're raising. 

12 candidates took the stage last night in Ohio for the fourth Democratic debate, covering issues from health care to the Turkish invasion of Syria, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren replaced former VP Joe Biden as the centerstage target. 

Tonight, twelve candidates will take the fourth Democratic debate stage in Westerville, Ohio. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will be there, despite considering a boycott of the event.

Today is what some call Columbus Day, and others call Indigenous Peoples Day. Plus, over the weekend, United Food and Commercial Workers hosted a presidential forum in Altoona, Iowa. 

Nine candidates addressed LGBTQ issues last night, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay top-tier presidential primary candidate.

Tonight's LGBTQ forum comes at a time where LGBTQ workplace discrimination protections are at risk. And, former VP Joe Biden calls for President Trump's impeachment for the first time.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and President Donald Trump both want to stop endless regime change wars, but they have different methods of going about it. The Trump administration's diplomacy raises questions about security, military and ciber. 

As the UAW strike kicks off its fourth straight week, negotiations don't seem to be getting anywhere. Plus, how a big-name candidate gets close and personal with the electorate.

The Supreme Court plans to hear a case this term that will either reinforce or undermine Roe v Wade; Sen. Bernie Sanders recovers from a health scare last week; and, National Child Health Day puts a spotlight on children's well-being. 

Some state parties have changed their rules so that the winner of the primary or caucus gets all the delegates. And, Republicans differ in terms of their positions on impeachment. 

President Trump has outfinanced all the Democrats so far, but he launched his campaign on the day of his inauguration. And just five Democrats have qualified for the November debate so far. 

In the midst of the Ukraine whistleblower complaint, local student organizers persist, hoping to increase the 18-24 year old voter turnout.  

Latino Victory Foundation lifts up Latino voices at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival Soapbox over the weekend, co-sponsored by Que Pasa Iowa, where Congressman Joaquin Castro campaigned for his brother. 

Updates on the Ukraine call whistleblower complaint, put into context by author of The Spy Who Tried To Stop A War , Marcia Mitchell. 

President Trump's trade deal with Japan helps beef and pork farmers in Iowa. And, the Iowa Democratic Party takes another shot at increasing accessibility for the 2020 caucuses. 

Supermajority Education Fund cross-country bus tour swings through Iowa to help women get into politics. Candidates talk to high school and college students to get them into the process, too. 

Former Rep. Joe Walsh and former Gov. Bill Weld differed on some policy approaches, but agreed on the need to beat President Donald Trump at last night's primary debate. Plus, independent candidate Mark Charles on recognizing tribal lands. 

Candidates on Trump's conversation with the president of Ukraine; and the politics of the Supreme Court on the 230th anniversary of the Judiciary Act of 1789. 

Sen. Elizabeth Warren pulls ahead of former VP Joe Biden in the latest Iowa Selzer Poll; candidates attend the LGBTQ forum, the Polk County Steak Fry, the Iowa People's Presidential Forum, and the Youth Voices Presidential Forum.

Climate change is a big issue this election season, and global climate strikes kick off, while UAW labor strikes continue.  

Former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh on why he's challenging President Trump; and how Iowa keeps its status as the first caucus of primary season.

The Interfaith Alliance's Connie Ryan and the Family Leader's Bob Vander Plaats on their differing views of religion's role in politics; and former Rep. Mark Sanford confers with cardboard cutout of President Trump.

Former Rep. John Delaney on the opioids crisis; a field organizer for Sen. Kamala Harris on campaigning in Iowa; and a President Donald Trump supporter who cares more about numbers than personalities.