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2/1/20
Republicans agree it was no ‘perfect call’ — but will vote to acquit Trump anyway
Republicans prepare to defend Trump's expected acquittal
Senate to emerge from impeachment trial guilty of extreme partisanship
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Behind the scenes of McConnell's impeachment drama
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‘He shouldn’t have done it.’ GOP senator who scolded Trump on Ukraine explains why he backs acquittal
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Mitt Romney won't be invited to CPAC after impeachment trial vote for witnesses
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Palestinian Authority cuts security ties with US, Israel following Trump peace plan announcement
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Savaging Trump plan, Abbas says Palestinians cutting all ties with Israel, US
Trump’s Mideast peace plan is a farce
(His make-believe peace plan is almost certain to drive Palestinians further than ever from a negotiated two-state peace agreement with Israel.)
TRUMP’S INEVITABLE ACQUITTAL AND THE THREAT TO AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
Justice Department acknowledges 24 emails reveal Trump’s thinking on Ukraine
Pelosi says it was 'sad' to see McConnell 'humiliate' Chief Justice Roberts while presiding over witness vote
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Senate Democrats outraise Republicans, but GOP has cash edge
How the House lost the witness battle along with impeachment
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Billionaire U.S. candidate Bloomberg floats plan to tax rich people 'like me'
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1/31/20
Dow plummets 600 points in worst day since August as coronavirus fears grow
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NEW REPORTS SHOW THAT TRUMP’S ECONOMIC PROMISES WERE EMPTY
Senate defeats measure to call for witnesses; final vote to be held Wednesday
Senate to vote Wednesday on whether to remove or acquit Trump on impeachment charges
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Senate GOP passes resolution setting up end of Trump trial
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The Republican Senate Just Wrote Donald Trump a Blank Check to Ratf*ck the 2020 Election
Attorney tells McConnell that Parnas has records 'directly relevant' to impeachment
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Trump impeachment trial: What's next for Mitch McConnell and his hopes of keeping Republican Senate majority?
Murkowski to oppose impeachment witnesses; GOP can close trial
Lamar Alexander says no need for witnesses; GOP in position to end impeachment trial
Lamar Alexander takes a pass on his McCain moment
Lamar Alexander’s yes-he-did-it statement on Trump, annotated
Lamar Alexander Has Ushered in the Age of Fearful Men
Jim Jordan says calling Bolton as witness "isn't warranted"
Rubio Explains ‘Political Judgment’ in Impeachment Vote: ‘Voters Themselves Can Hold the President Accountable’
'A job only half done': Former White House chief of staff condemns Senate for not having impeachment trial witnesses
U.S. killed a top al-Qaida leader in Yemen, reports say
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14 more U.S. troops diagnosed with brain injury following Iranian missile attack
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Watch Live: Day 10 of President Trump Impeachment Trial in U.S. Senate
A new Bolton revelation ties Trump to Giuliani’s early efforts in Ukraine — and loops in other Trump allies
Trump’s border wall, vulnerable to flash floods, needs large storm gates left open for months
David Brooks and Ruth Marcus on Senate’s witness vote, Sanders’ surge
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Schiff calls out Trump lawyer Cipollone after Bolton places him 'in the loop' on Ukraine
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Pelosi: Trump's expanded travel ban is 'outrageous, un-American' and threatens 'rule of law'
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DNC drops donor requirement for debates, opening door for Bloomberg
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John Delaney drops out of Democratic presidential race
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Trump expands travel ban to six new countries
Trump says coronavirus outbreak is ‘all under control’ and a ‘very small problem’ in US
Echoing his campaign pitch, Trump will focus on economic boom in annual speech
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Trump doesn’t necessarily think Biden is his biggest 2020 threat. At least, not anymore.
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1/30/20
Dow rises more than 100 points in late comeback, erases a 244-point drop
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Fourth-quarter GDP rose only 2.1% and full-year 2019 posts slowest growth in three years at 2.3%
U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent in 2019, the slowest of Trump’s presidency
Economic growth looks even weaker this quarter, with virus now a wild card
The Economic Reality That’s Splitting the Country Apart
Sen. Romney drills into the impeachment case against Trump
Impeachment trial live updates: Collins says she will vote for calling witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial; Alexander says he will oppose calling witnesses
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Impeachment trial live updates: Sen. Collins says she will vote for calling witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial, first Republican to break with GOP leadership
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Chief Justice Roberts intervenes, refuses to read GOP question during impeachment
New recording shows access Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman had to Trump at Mar-a-Lago donor event
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Trump’s defense lawyers refused to answer two important questions related to the president’s intent
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Watch Live: Day 9 of President Trump Impeachment Trial in U.S. Senate
Impeachment trial live updates: Senators pose more questions ahead of crucial vote on witnesses
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House passes two measures seeking to restrain Trump on Iran
Impeachment trial: Michael Bennet asks about precedent Trump has set by not complying with subpoenas
"House prosecutor calls it “a claim of monarchical, dictatorial power” by Trump"
Trump’s Middle East plan marks the end of the two-state solution
White House to propose keeping Ukraine aid intact in new budget, a big departure from past efforts to slash assistance
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1/29/20
Stocks close little changed after Fed decision, Apple jumps to record
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Fed holds rates steady, affirms commitment to higher inflation
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U.S. economy growing moderately in fourth quarter; likely missed Trump's 3% goal in 2019
Senate Republicans move the goal posts again after Bolton’s book and Dershowitz’s defense of Trump
Cory Gardner opposes subpoenaing witnesses in Trump impeachment trial
Impeachment trial: Cory Gardner questions whether House went too far
GOP senators believe they have the votes to block witnesses
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Senators take reins of impeachment trial in marathon question session
John Roberts blocks Rand Paul's question on whistleblower
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Collins, Murkowski, Romney get first GOP impeachment question
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GOP predicts Roberts won't cast tie-breaking vote on witnesses
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Ted Cruz clarifies after Lev Parnas's lawyer calls senator's tweet 'fake news'
Rep. Collins confirms he will seek Senate seat in Georgia, triggering GOP brawl
Trump’s Peace Plan Is a Trojan Horse That Aims to Make Israeli Occupation Permanent
(The White House initiative is a piece of political malware masquerading as a credible diplomatic initiative. The goal is not peace but the permanent normalization of Israel’s military rule over millions of Palestinians.)
Watch Live: Day 8 of President Trump Impeachment Trial in U.S. Senate
Impeachment trial live updates: Dershowitz defends quid pro quo, saying Trump believes his reelection is in the public interest
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Trump’s defense team claims a quid pro quo with Ukraine isn’t impeachable
JOHN BOLTON’S BOOK IS MAKING FOOLS OF TRUMP’S REPUBLICAN ENABLERS
Bolton has disrupted the Senate impeachment trial. What happens now?
Bolton’s lawyer contends his book does not contain classified material and asks White House for expedited review so he can testify if called
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White House told Bolton to scrub classified info from book before publishing
New poll shows voters believe Bolton over Trump
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Schumer suggests Senate may not hear witness testimony
Democratic senator to force vote requiring Roberts to weigh in on witnesses
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Dem Senator Agrees Hunter Biden is a ‘Relevant’ Impeachment Witness
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Adam Schiff says the Trump whistleblower was right, deserves anonymity – trial updates
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Democrats outraged over White House lawyer's claim that some foreign involvement in elections is acceptable
Trump signs 'truly fair' USMCA deal, says someone had to act
Trump administration is moving to change how states get Medicaid funding
Trump administration issues new sanctions related to Russia’s takeover of Crimea
Trump unveils plan for ‘realistic 2-state’ deal, ‘undivided’ Israeli Jerusalem
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1/28/20
Dow rallies more than 180 points, rebounding from its worst day since October
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US budget deficit to break $1 trillion in fiscal 2020, CBO says
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McConnell tells Republican senators he does not have the votes yet to block witnesses
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Mitt Romney: It’s ‘increasingly apparent’ Senate should hear from John Bolton
'You can't predict him': Lamar Alexander key in vote for witnesses at Senate trial
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Republicans signal renewed confidence they'll avoid witness fight
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GOP confident of win on witnesses
Graham: There will be 51 GOP votes to call Bidens, whistleblower
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Graham’s metamorphosis
(From critic to Trump’s attack dog, senator captures the GOP’s shift)
GOP concedes Trump may have withheld aid for probes but says it's not impeachable
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Senate Republicans seize on Dershowitz argument, say Trump’s actions aren’t impeachable
Republicans take a deep breath after initial Bolton scare
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THE BOLTON BOMBSHELL AND THE UNWAVERINGLY PRO-TRUMP G.O.P.
GOP senator airs anti-Biden ad in Iowa amid impeachment trial
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GOP leader warns lawmakers on fundraising: 'Getting our ass kicked'
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How Ukraine Vanished in the Fog of Impeachment
(American leaders now understand that Kyiv is critical to domestic politics. But they've forgotten how important it is to U.S. foreign policy.)
Trump’s Defense Team Discounts Bolton as Republicans Work to Hold Off Witnesses
(The president’s legal team completed its impeachment defense and Republicans huddled to discuss whether to call new witnesses.)
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GOP wins closely watched Texas special election
Full Video: Day 7 of President Trump Impeachment Trial in U.S. Senate
Trump lawyers contradict one another as they conclude first phase of impeachment trial
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4 moments to watch from Day 3 of Trump’s impeachment defense
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Trump’s Defense Team Discounts Bolton as Republicans Work to Hold Off Witnesses
(The president’s legal team completed its impeachment defense and Republicans huddled to discuss whether to call new witnesses.)
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Former Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly tells Sarasota crowd ‘I believe John Bolton’
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Nadler floats John Kelly as potential impeachment witness
Trump announces long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace package amid doubts it will lead to progress
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Trump praises Pompeo over handling of NPR reporter: 'You did a good job on her'
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Trump asks 'what the hell has happened' to Fox News after interview with Democratic senator
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Watch Live: President Trump ‘Keep America Great’ Rally in Wildwood, New Jersey (Jan 28)
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1/27/20
Dow posts worst day since October and turns negative for the year as coronavirus fears grow
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The stock market is starting to worry about Bernie Sanders
Trump's economic approval rating hits new high in Washington Post-ABC News poll
McConnell urges GOP senators to keep powder dry on witness question
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Meadows: Republicans who break with Trump could face political repercussions
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Key GOP senators say reports on Bolton book bolster case for witnesses in impeachment trial
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Susan Collins: Bolton’s Contradiction of Trump ‘Strengthens the Case’ for Calling Impeachment Witnesses
GOP defends Trump as Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses
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Senate Republicans face pivotal moment on impeachment witnesses
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GOP senators reportedly 'blindsided' by Bolton revelations
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Graham says he wants to see Bolton manuscript
Toomey discusses a ‘one-for-one’ witness deal in Trump impeachment amid Bolton revelations, officials say
John Bolton’s bombshell gives the GOP a glimpse of its nightmare scenario
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The 29 defenses Trump’s allies have floated on Ukraine and impeachment
GOP Senator Joni Ernst Ponders Whether Senate Impeachment Trial Will Hurt Joe Biden
Watch live: President Trump’s legal team mounts defense in impeachment trial
Trump lawyers brush past Bolton concerns in trial, Starr makes first argument
Dershowitz: Bolton allegations would not constitute impeachable offense
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Trump team resumes defense amid fallout from new report on Bolton’s claim on withholding military aid from Ukraine
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John Bolton’s book undercuts the Trump defense team’s claims that there are no firsthand witnesses
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Bolton upends Trump impeachment trial
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Trump trial team detours into a defense of Rudy Giuliani
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Trump team goes on the attack against Bidens
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The Journey of John Bolton: From Right-Wing Zealot to Rock of the Republic
(Trump’s former national security advisor could be a key to proving the impeachment case against the president.)
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to proceed with ‘wealth test’ rules for immigrants
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on impeachment trial witnesses, Iowa polls
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Chuck Schumer says John Bolton must testify to Trump impeachment trial after ‘stunning’ bombshell
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House passes bill aimed at bolstering Holocaust education
Trump to tell Israelis they have 6 weeks to get peace plan moving — report
Trump says he was concerned about corruption in Ukraine. The evidence indicates he was focused on Biden.
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1/26/20
GOP prospects of defeating witness vote uncertain after New York Times Bolton report
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GOP senator defends Trump amid Parnas recording: 'Certainly the president meets a lot of people'
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GOP senator says Democrats want to slow down impeachment trial
Cotton: Democrats are 'upset that their witnesses haven't said what they want them to say'
GOP senator says impeachment trial will 'hopefully' serve as warning to Trump, future presidents
GOP senator says idea that Ukraine interfered in US election is 'not a conspiracy theory'
Republican senator: Trump's Schiff tweet not a 'death threat'
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Democrats, Republicans tussle over witnesses as vote approaches
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TRUMP, IMPEACHMENT, AND THE SHORT-TERM THINKING OF THE G.O.P.
Why Republicans may lose Texas
Rocket fire hits US Embassy compound in Iraq
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Suspicions cloud Trump's Middle East peace plan
Senate should remove Trump, majority of independent voters say in Fox News poll
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Trump's troubles won't end with a Senate acquittal
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VFW: Trump should apologize for downplaying troops' injuries
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Four significant questions raised by the newly released recording of Trump and Lev Parnas
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Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace 1/26/20 | Breaking Fox News January 26, 2020
Sunday shows - Spotlight shifts to Trump tweet, Senate trial witnesses
Democrats step up pressure over witnesses after Bolton bombshell
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Democrats call for Bolton to testify in Trump impeachment trial after new report on aid to Ukraine
House impeachment manager: 'Evidence against the president is overwhelming'
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Impeachment manager says senators should vote for witnesses as a 'favor' to the country
Impeachment manager dismisses concerns Schiff alienated key Republican votes: 'This isn't about any one person'
Schiff: Justice Roberts should rule on relevance of Hunter Biden testimony
Biden and Sanders are breaking away from the pack of candidates among Democrats nationwide, Washington Post-ABC News poll finds
Full Video: PeteButtigiegFoxNewsTown Hall From Iowa (Jan. 26)
Trump denies telling BoltonUkraine aid was tied to investigations
Site That Ran Anti-Semitic Remarks Got Passes for Trump Trip
(The White House granted TruNews, a right-wing Christian site, press credentials for the president’s Davos trip after its founder’s remarks calling impeachment a “Jew coup.”)
Trump suggests NPR shouldn’t exist after heated Mike Pompeo interview
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Trump's legal team previews impeachment defense
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