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Sanders calls for temporary halt to charter school funding May 20, 2019: Kamala Harris released a policy proposal on gender pay equity. Bernie Sanders called for a moratorium on public funding of new charter schools. Share the latest from the campaign trail.           There are 14 new candidates running since last week, including three Democrats, two Republicans, and one Libertarian. In total, 730 individuals are currently filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for president. Notable Quote of the Day “The [Fox News] town halls have become an unlikely inkblot test for Democratic presidential candidates. They have carved up the field partly along the lines of who wants or needs the most press attention — but especially based on how the candidates envision their path to the presidency: appealing to Obama-Trump voters who may watch the network, or activating Democratic base supporters who believe Fox’s primetime ‘gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracists,’ as [Elizabeth] Warren said.” – Elena Schneider, Politico national political reporter Democrats Michael Bennet discussed his prostate cancer diagnosis and plan for creating a public option through what he calls Medicare-X in an op-ed in Fortune. He also campaigned in Iowa over the weekend. Joe Biden formally launched his campaign at a rally in Philadelphia, where he emphasized a call for unity and bipartisanship. Bill de Blasio campaigned in South Carolina over the weekend. Cory Booker wrote an open letter to men in GQ Magazine calling on men to be allies in supporting women’s access to abortions. Steve Bullock discussed the importance of Iowa to his campaign in an interview with CNN. Pete Buttigieg appeared on a Fox News town hall Sunday, where he discussed tax policy, abortion, moving to a popular vote system, and Trump’s tweets. While speaking at the Tennessee Democratic Party's 2019 Elevate Summit, Julián Castro discussed integrity in office and why he chose to leave a job at a San Antonio law firm when it conflicted with his duties on the city council. John Delaney will campaign across Iowa this week with stops in Shenandoah, Council Bluffs, and Sioux City. Tulsi Gabbard discussed foreign policy and military spending during an interview on ABC’s This Week. During an interview on Face the Nation, Kirsten Gillibrand said she would not use a detention system for immigrants waiting for their cases to be processed in the courts. "They don't need to be incarcerated," Gillibrand said. "They can — if they're given a lawyer and given a process, they will follow it. They can go into the community in the way we used to handle these cases under the Department of Justice." Mike Gravel released a statement on North Korea, calling for the U.S. to lift sanctions, meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in, end the conflict, and recall troops. Kamala Harris announced a plan she says will address gender pay equity by requiring corporations to receive an Equal Pay Certification from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Companies that failed to meet this standard would be fined 1% of their profits for every 1% of the remaining wage gap. The corporate fines would then be used to fund paid family and medical leave. John Hickenlooper will release his foreign policy platform focused on cybersecurity, trade agreements, and strengthening global alliances Monday. While campaigning in New Hampshire, Jay Inslee said he would advocate making abortion access a civil right. Amy Klobuchar discussed her antitrust and technology policy during a New Hampshire campaign stop Sunday. She said she would apply a more rigorous mergers and acquisitions review process, pass federal data privacy legislation, and account for gig economy workers in the tax code. Wayne Messam discussed his presidential campaign on Bold TV. Seth Moulton released a national service program proposal that would recruit Americans aged 17 to 24 to serve in the military, a newly created Federal Green Corps focused on climate change, AmeriCorps, FEMA Corps, or AmeriCorps VISTA. Beto O'Rourke hired 2018 Democratic Senatorial Campaign committee field director Lauren Brainerd to serve as his national organizing director and 2012 Obama alum Lise Clavel as his states director. Tim Ryan campaigned on getting “this country working again for working class people” in Iowa over the weekend. Bernie Sanders released his education platform, which included calling for a temporary halt to public funding for nonprofit charter school expansion and a ban on for-profit charter schools Eric Swalwell discussed gun violence, student loan debt, and healthcare during a campaign stop in Indiana Sunday. Elizabeth Warren released a new abortion policy platform that would seek to create “affirmative, statutory rights” for abortion access and restrict states’ power to prevent a patient from receiving medical care and abortions. Marianne Williamson will hold a town hall in Washington, D.C., Monday. Politico Magazine profiled Andrew Yang and his base of supporters. Republicans Fox News interviewed Donald Trump about immigration policy, China, trade agreements, Iran, terrorism, and tax policy. Trump will travel to Pennsylvania Monday. Bill Weld described himself as “the most pro-choice person you’re ever going to meet” during a campaign stop in New Hampshire. What We’re Reading Fox News: 2020 Dems look to Jimmy Carter as campaign role model: 'A guiding light and inspiration' The Hill: Winter is here: How 'Game of Thrones' took over American politics Salon: Why is everyone running for president? It’s a billion-dollar industry. Flashback: May 20, 2015 Fox News announced the details for the first Republican presidential primary debate, including limiting participation to the 10 highest polling candidates.