Commissioner says department is dealing with “epidemic” of suicides Source

They’re critical of his handling of the impeachment inquiry, his leadership of the White House staff, and communications overall Source

Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke of Texas spoke more at Tuesday’s debate than at previous debates, although part of his time was spent in a testy exchange with Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg on gun buybacks. O’Rourke joined Ed O’Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns to clarify his position on guns and tax exemptions for churches. Source

Senator Kamala Harris called out the lack of abortion discussion during the Democratic debates, arguing that the future of reproductive rights in America impacts half of the country’s population. Harris joined Ed O’Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room. Source

In one of the biggest confrontations, Buttigieg and O’Rourke sparred on guns Source

Voters at a watch party in New Hampshire were concerned about the divisiveness and were excited to hear about foreign policy, opioids and guns during Tuesday night’s debate. At Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, the crowd was friendly toward Senator Elizabeth Warren. Nicole Sganga reports from Nashua, New Hampshire, and Adam Brewster reports from Des Moines. Source

Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro said he thought Tuesday’s debate stage was “a little crowded” with 12 Democrats. Castro joined Ed O’Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room after the debate. Source

“I don’t need lessons from you on courage — political or personal,” Buttigieg told O’Rourke during a heated exchange Source

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the freshman New York congresswoman with a massive national following, is set to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for president on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the plans. The endorsement from Ocasio-Cortez is a coup for Sanders, but not surprising given that the two lawmakers agree on a wide range of issues. Source

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar also endorsed the Vermont senator Tuesday night Source