David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Elizabeth Warren releases ‘environmental justice’ plan
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday released a plan intended to deliver "environmental justice" to communities most affected by climate change - one of the key priorities for activists championing the Green New Deal being pushed by Ms. Warren and other liberals in Congress. Published October 9, 2019
Andrew Yang’s campaign says he qualified for November debate
Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang has qualified for next month's Democratic presidential debate, his campaign said Tuesday. Published October 9, 2019
Half of voters support impeaching Donald Trump and removing him from office: Poll
Half of registered voters in the U.S. support both impeaching President Trump and removing him from office, according to a poll released on Wednesday. Published October 9, 2019
Bernie Sanders to change ‘nature’ of campaign after heart attack
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Tuesday said he plans to change the "nature" of his presidential campaign after suffering a recent heart attack. Published October 9, 2019
Trump campaign: Dems know impeachment vote could hurt vulnerable members
A top adviser to President Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday said House Democrats are hesitant to hold an actual floor vote on impeachment because they know it could hurt their vulnerable members. Published October 8, 2019
Joe Biden releases education plan that includes two free years of community college
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday released a $750 billion higher education plan that includes two free years of community college for Americans and special student debt forgiveness benefits for people who engage in public service. Published October 8, 2019
Joe Biden holds double-digit lead in race for 2020 Dem nomination: Poll
Despite signs he's slipping from clear front-runner status, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden holds a 12-point lead over Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to a survey finalized on Monday. Published October 8, 2019
Majority of Americans say Congress should have opened impeachment inquiry: Poll
Most Americans say that Congress was correct to open an inquiry into whether President Trump committed impeachable offenses, with support increasing significantly compared to several months ago, according to a poll released on Tuesday. Published October 8, 2019
Bump stock ban failure an omen for gun buyback plan
The federal government collected fewer than 1,000 bump stocks during the run-up to a new ban in March, despite estimates that hundreds of thousands of the devices that mimic machine gun fire are in circulation, according to federal data provided to The Washington Times by the Justice Department. Published October 6, 2019
Elizabeth Warren raises $24.6 million in third quarter
Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised $24.6 million in the third quarter, her campaign announced Friday, putting her in second place behind Sen. Bernard Sanders in money raised over the past three months among the 2020 Democratic presidential contenders. Published October 4, 2019
Will Hurd calls Trump’s China comments ‘terrible’
Rep. Will Hurd, Texas Republican, on Friday criticized President Trump's suggestion a day earlier that China should investigate former Vice President Joseph R. Biden and his son. Published October 4, 2019
Joe Biden: I’ve always done well in ‘ethnic communities’
Slipping in the polls and lagging top Democratic rivals in fundraising, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden touted a longstanding strength among "ethnic communities" at a Thursday fundraiser in Palo Alto, California. Published October 4, 2019
House Democrats: Texts show ‘concerns’ about withholding of military assistance for Ukraine
House Democrats late Thursday released a series of text messages between American and Ukrainian officials they said reflected concerns that military assistance to Ukraine was being withheld to try to pressure the country into launching "politically motivated" investigations. Published October 4, 2019
Ronna McDaniel: Public sees impeachment as ‘total partisan attack’
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Friday said she doesn't worry that President Trump will be "injured" politically if the House impeaches him. Published October 4, 2019
Nancy Pelosi: I’m ‘very worried’ about the security of the whistleblower
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said she is "very worried" about the safety of the whistleblower who has alleged that President Trump tried to pressure his Ukrainian counterpart into digging up dirt on former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, a top contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Published October 4, 2019
Joe Biden third quarter fundraising less than Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden raised $15.2 million in the third quarter fundraising period, his campaign announced Thursday, putting him behind 2020 Democratic presidential rivals Sen. Bernard Sanders and Mayor Pete Buttigieg in terms of money raised over the last three months. Published October 3, 2019
Cory Booker releases plan to reduce child poverty; Joe Biden has gun control plan
Sen. Cory A. Booker on Thursday released a plan intended to cut child poverty in the U.S. by about two-thirds. It includes an "allowance" for families with children, expanded federal welfare programs and new benefits regardless of a person's immigration status. Published October 3, 2019
Elizabeth Warren releases plan to bolster labor rights
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren on Thursday released a plan intended to bolster workers' rights and strengthen the power of labor unions that included a vow to remake the federal courts with nominees who support "working people." Published October 3, 2019
Peter Navarro, White House trade advisor: Dems might ‘love a recession’ to get rid of Trump
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro on Thursday said Democrats could very well be cheering for a coming economic downturn if it meant ridding the country of President Trump. Published October 3, 2019
Cory Booker releases plan to combat child poverty
Sen. Cory A. Booker on Thursday released a plan intended to cut child poverty in the U.S. by about two-thirds that includes an "allowance" for families with children, expanded federal welfare programs and new benefits regardless of a person's immigration status. Published October 3, 2019
