Wednesday's Headlines: Deep divisions on health care separate liberals and moderates

Highlights from the debate; Winners and losers of the night

Democracy Dies in Darkness

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Deep divisions on health care separate liberals and moderates Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders faced a barrage of challenges from candidates vying to make a name for themselves. By Toluse Olorunnipa, Matt Viser and Amy Wang · Read more Highlights from the debate The second round of the debates saw centrist candidates challenging the more ambitious proposals from the progressives. By Washington Post Staff · Read more   The Fix | Analysis Winners and losers of the night Sen. Elizabeth Warren kept the status quo, while two lesser-known candidates got significant talking time. By Aaron Blake · Read more   Fact Checker | Analysis 13 claims from the debate that drew notice What the presidential hopefuls said about climate change, hospital bills and green jobs. By Glenn Kessler, Salvador Rizzo and Meg Kelly · Read more   The Take | Analysis Evolution or revolution? Democrats' ideological divisions broke into the open in their Detroit brawl Sharp substantive and political differences now will shape the nomination contest. By Dan Balz · Read more   Here are the Democrats' three key disputes about Medicare-for-all The debate showcased intense splits between the candidates over Medicare-for-all, as the party's moderates worked to undermine the liberals' plan for a national health insurance system. By Jeff Stein · Read more   Read the transcript from our live chat Read more   Democratic fringe contenders mount a move to the fore Presidential candidates Marianne Williamson, Steve Bullock and John Delaney go on the offensive against the top contenders. By Cleve Wootson · Read more   Graphic: Which candidate spoke the most? Read more   Transcript of the debate Ten candidates try to stand out in the crowded Democratic presidential field. Here's what they have said. By The Fix · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions Warren and Delaney had a good night. CNN had a terrible one. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more Ranking the first Detroit debaters: From Warren to Williamson By Ed Rogers · Read more Williamson won't be president. But her 2020 competitors should take note. By Dana Milbank · Read more The first CNN debate night showed how fractious the primary fight may get By E.J. Dionne · Read more The administration's new policy shows its contempt for Central Americans By Editorial Board · Read more Trump was wrong to attack Cummings, but right about Baltimore By Marc Thiessen · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   More News Two GOP senators split sharply in assessments of general accused of sexual assault Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) defended Gen. John Hyten, nominated to serve as the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) expressed concerns. By Karoun Demirjian · Read more   Analysis If Boris Johnson gets his Brexit, it may break the United Kingdom The 55th prime minister of Britain could end up being the "first of England." By Ishaan Tharoor · Read more   State Dept. wasted millions on security compound in Afghanistan, report says Problems with the project became apparent almost immediately, the agency's inspector general said, and it was abandoned with almost nothing to show for it after millions were spent. By Carol Morello and Pamela Constable · Read more   Analysis The simple math that should keep Republicans up at night America's not aging evenly: The most common age of Hispanics in America is 11. For whites? 58. By Philip Bump · Read more   Dozens of Hong Kong protesters appear in court to face riot charges Demonstrators face up to 10 years in prison, signaling an intensifying crackdown by authorities following two months of upheaval  By Shibani Mahtani and Anna Kam · Read more   Post Reports | Listen Now How secure are U.S. elections? (Hint: Still much less than you might think.) Karoun Demirjian paints a grim picture of election security. Sam Schmidt on the 2020 Democrats flaunting Spanish skills — and the Latino candidate who isn't. Plus, Marina Lopes explains Brazil's C-section parties. By The Washington Post · Read more

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