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Mahathir's resignation followed a weekend filled with speculation that the ruling coalition, Pakatan Harapan, could lose power.

Biden took veiled jabs at Sanders and billionaire Mike Bloomberg, while Buttigieg attacked Sanders at length.

In a letter sent to Nevada Democratic Party Chairman William McCurdy II, the Buttigieg campaign requested the party release early vote and in-person vote totals by precinct, correct early vote and second alignment errors and explain "anomalies" in the data.

How did an avowed socialist get to the top of the Democratic Party? He is supported by millions of younger voters who have been raised to support Bernie Sanders, even if their parents don't realize it, writes Jake Novak.

The strength of the U.S. economy will prove to be an important factor when voters head to the polls in November, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Bernie Sanders' "very, very different" economic plan is unlikely to triumph over President Donald Trump's if he wins the Democratic Party presidential nomination, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Bernie Sanders is looking to Nevada's large population of young Latino voters to propel him to victory during the caucuses on Saturday, the first nominating contest featuring a large minority population.

Already, about 75,000 votes have been cast, according to state party officials. Observers are following the caucus closely to gauge who still has a path to win.

Nevada Democrats said they will not use the failed app that forced Iowans to tabulate votes by hand and marred the results reporting process.

The judge in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial told jurors to continue deliberations after they suggested they might have reached a unanimous verdict on the less serious charges, but are hung on the most serious ones.

Bloomberg and Steyer are spending huge sums on their 2020 campaigns, as Sanders leads fundraising among the nonbillionaire Democrats.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren reversed her position on rejecting super PAC support as she seeks a comeback in the Democratic presidential primary.

Despite gains, the president of the French Association of Wines and Spirits Exporters expressed concerns that 2020 would be a difficult year for the industry.

Almost 20 million television viewers tuned in to watch the ninth Democratic debate on Wednesday, the first to feature former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

President Donald Trump's friend Roger Stone was sentenced to more than three years in prison for crimes related to lying to Congress and tampering with a witness.

In her latest move bashing billionaires, Sen. Elizabeth Warren has placed an ad in Sheldon Adelson's own newspaper, revealing that he'd pay $2.3 billion under her wealth tax.

As soon as Mike Bloomberg entered the race, astute political observers began wondering what historic effect his candidacy and unlimited financial resources would have on this election. It now looks like we have an answer. Bloomberg is helping Bernie Sanders win.

President Donald Trump named U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, a fierce defender of the administration's policies, as acting director of national intelligence.

Hawkfish, the digital firm working for Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign, has hired ad executive Tim Castree, as the billionaire's organization continues to churn out content.

Mike Bloomberg, the 2020 candidate who is using his personal fortune to try to defeat President Trump, owns a condo in a Trump-managed property, Crain's New York Business reported.