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Universal basic income draws support from Elon Musk, millennials and even Republicans
Socialist reboots campaign with Ocasio-Cortez endorsement after health scare
Social media CEO positions himself as a free-speech champion after criticism about misinformation
The senator could harm Elizabeth Warren’s chances of grabbing the Democratic nomination
Vermont senator discharged from hospital but vows to continue US presidential bid
Democratic contender has prompted consternation in the corporate world
Democratic candidate’s health could affect contest to challenge Trump
Facebook chief says presidential candidate’s proposal poses an ‘existential’ threat
‘Medicare for All’ proposal risks alienating moderates ahead of 2020 election
Democratic hopeful ends 2020 campaign after failing to gather support
The US president considers victory in next year’s poll to be an existential necessity
US president calls off peace negotiations in tweet over terrorist attack in Afghanistan
Billionaire abandons mooted independent candidacy but vows to spend millions on politics
Ten candidates have qualified to participate in September 12 debate
Republicans need to make crucial gains in three of Philadelphia’s four ‘collar counties’
Democratic presidential contender would leave China and EU to battle over setting global rules
Fierce exchanges focus on criminal justice reform, healthcare and immigration
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren attacked by moderates over reform agenda
Progressives’ ‘bad policies’ won’t defeat Donald Trump, say centrist rivals
In presidential elections, voters tend to choose personalities opposite to the incumbent
Goal is to force Democrats to unite behind ‘Squad’ of radical non-white congresswomen
Pressures to stay in the race shows up in Democratic presidential field finances
Mayor’s $24.9m second-quarter haul outpaces rivals, but polls suggest he is still less popular
Former vice-president and frontrunner lags at least one rival as primary slogs onward
Indiana mayor’s second-quarter figure beats Democratic rivals’ total in first quarter
