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  • Citizens United ruled on by Supreme Court in 2010

    Jan. 21, 2010: Terry Moran reports on the high court’s ruling that the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act “violates free speech for corporations.”

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  • First votes of 2020 primary season could be cast outside of Iowa

    Minnesota voters will head to the polls as early as Friday.

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  • The Note: Issues of gender and race dominate Democratic primary

    Lingering discomfort over who they are will follow them into voting season.

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• Jan 17

  • Equal Rights Amendment movement, explained

    The amendment has been in the works since 1920 and passed a milestone in 2020.

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• Jan 17

  • How Joe Biden's brother leveraged his famous name for business gain

    "They brought him in for his name," one critic said of Frank Biden.

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• Jan 17

  • Giuliani’s associate Lev Parnas speaks again: 'It was all about 2020'

    The statement from Lev Parnas came on his second night of TV interviews.

    Jan 17

• Jan 16

  • Pentagon to decide soon on possible troop cut in West Africa

    U.S. Africa Command review could suggest troops cuts in west Africa

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  • 'Hear ye! Hear ye!': Ritual and 18th century language evoke history at Senate trial

    The Senate is following a script that dates back centuries.

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  • Republicans submit 4 last-minute anti-LGBTQ bills ahead 2020 deadline

    The bills were filed just hours before the 2020 legislative deadline.

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• Jan 16

  • On both sides of the Atlantic, Robert Hyde draws scrutiny

    FBI agents turned up at Hyde’s home and office in Connecticut on Thursday.

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• Jan 16

  • Senators remain gripped by partisanship as Trump's impeachment trial begins

    'I'm ready for this trial to end,' GOP's Graham declared on the day it began.

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• Jan 16

  • US military resumes operations against ISIS in Iraq after pause due to Iran tensions

    The move comes despite a vote by the Iraqi parliament to expel US troops.

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• Jan 16

  • GOP senators mull gravity of impeachment trial: 'It's a big deal'

    Three GOP senators describe their impressions of the Senate impeachment trial.

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• Jan 16

  • Rep. Ayanna Pressley reveals she has alopecia in new interview

    She said she hopes to come to terms with her condition by going public.

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• Jan 16

  • President Trump issues guidance asserting students' right to pray in schools

    "We will not let anyone push God from the public square," Trump said.

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• Jan 16

  • Schiff reads articles of impeachment to Senate

    The House managers presented the articles of impeachment, signaling the beginning of the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump.

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• Jan 16

  • TSA detained record number of firearms at US airports in 2019

    The agency says the number of guns seized at checkpoints increased by 5%.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • ‘I don’t know him’: Trump on Lev Parnas

    Lev Parnas, a close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, is claiming Trump was directly involved in the effort to...

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  • Trump impeachment trial begins as Chief Justice Roberts, senators sworn in

    The Senate trial got underway with solemn formality.

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• Jan 16

  • Senate passes USMCA trade deal amid impeachment proceedings

    It marks a second victory this week for the Trump administration's trade agenda.

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• Jan 16

  • 'The View' co-hosts react to tense audio of Warren, Sanders exchange

    Warren and Sanders accused each other of being liars after Tuesday's debate.

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• Jan 16

  • Robert Hyde, new figure in impeachment drama, is a Trump devotee with checkered past

    A candidate for Congress, Hyde is a fervent supporter of President Trump.

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• Jan 16

  • 'Teacher of the Year' kneels during college football championship attended by Trump

    Kelly Holstine said she did so "to stand up for marginalized" people.

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• Jan 16

  • Trump impeachment: Here's how the process works

    Trump faces trial after becoming the third president in history to be impeached.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Republicans who oppose new evidence, witnesses are ‘afraid of the truth’: Pelosi

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a briefing ahead of the impeachment articles being read in Senate Thursday.

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• Jan 16

  • Trump violated law by withholding Ukraine aid: Government watchdog

    The hold coincided with Trump's demands that Ukraine investigate the Bidens.

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• Jan 16

  • Giuliani associate Parnas: 'Trump knew exactly what was going on' about Ukraine

    Parnas’ interview on MSNBC landed on a historic day in Washington.

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• Jan 16

  • House Democrats map out an expanded battlefield to kick off 2020

    The DCCC unveiled a new set of battleground races ahead of the 2020 elections.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Witness Giuliani? What the latest evidence tells us about Trump's lawyer

    Text messages show Giuliani associate was tracking ambassador's movements

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• Jan 16

  • The Note: Trump allies forced to play defense as impeachment moves to Senate

    The pressure is on Republicans to publicly defend Trump's actions.

    Jan 16

• Jan 15

  • Warren, Sanders call each other liars after debate: Audio

    The audio was released Wednesday night after a tense exchange on stage Tuesday.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • House sends articles of impeachment to Senate

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally set in motion the process of sending articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate.

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• Jan 15

  • Articles of impeachment delivered to Senate, triggering trial of President Trump

    Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House was holding the president "accountable."

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Congress urges Trump to sanction Egypt for American's death

    Mustafa Kassem, father of two and NYC taxi driver, pleaded for Trump's help.

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• Jan 15

  • Trump signs partial trade deal with China

    The vice premiere of China joined President Donald Trump to sign “phase one” of the agreement.

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• Jan 15

  • Former NFL player Steve Gleason awarded Congressional Gold Medal

    Gleason is the first NFL player to receive the highest honor from Congress.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Michael Avenatti’s bail revoked

    IRS agents took Avenatti into custody for allegedly violating terms of his bail. He's facing a long list of accusations in California, including...

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• Jan 15

  • Bloomberg digs in -- doesn’t want female former employees freed from NDAs

    Over the weekend Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked, “what is it that he has to hide?"

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  • Former GOP Sen. says Senate on right track for upcoming impeachment trial

    He said if need be, Chief Justice John Roberts could act as tie-breaker.

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  • Equal Rights Amendment passes historic threshold

    The amendment may face serious legal challenges over missed 1982 deadline.

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• Jan 15

  • President Trump signs partial trade deal with China, calling it a 'momentous step'

    He was joined in the Oval Office by China's Vice Premiere Liu He.

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  • The last decade was warmest ever recorded, 2019 the 2nd warmest year in history

    U.S. government data shows global average temperatures continue to rise

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• Jan 15

  • Bernie Sanders builds momentum with progressive groups ahead of Iowa caucus

    Securing these endorsements is important to rallying support, experts say.

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  • Bloomberg would join 'good theater' debates, but touts self-funded campaign

    Bloomberg says if a candidate can afford to self-fund, "you should."

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  • Yang defends Asian stereotypes 'joke', talks economic policies at dinner with voters

    The 2020 candidate sat down with three voters for an issues-based conversation.

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• Jan 15

  • Pelosi announces impeachment managers

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed next steps in the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill.

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