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First LookGOP lacks witness-barring votes needed for fast acquittalSenators have been warned that any attempt to call John Bolton to the stand in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial could trigger a long battle.
Why ‘Women win’ isn’t enough for many Iowa votersWomen Democratic presidential candidates have to battle the idea that only a man could win. But is that true?
You call this a trial? When it comes to impeachment, not so much.Is the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump fair? The answer to that question, like the trial itself, is more political than principled.
Whose reality? Propaganda in the age of social mediaPropaganda has always been a part of conflict. But after the Soleimani assassination, Americans learned how quickly it can spread online.
As impeachment unfolds, Trump offers counterprogrammingOn Monday, as President Trump’s impeachment trial resumed, his average job approval rating registered Monday at 45.5%, the highest point since 2017.
First LookIs Elizabeth Warren losing momentum ahead of Iowa caucuses?The Massachusetts senator won the endorsement of The Des Moines Register but polls show the Democratic front-runner is falling slightly behind.
First LookWhat John Bolton says about U.S. aid withheld from UkrainePresident Trump wanted a freeze on U.S. military assistance to Ukraine until it launched investigations into the Bidens, writes John Bolton.
First LookTrump makes a 'big deal' move joining anti-abortion rallyPresident Donald Trump becomes the first sitting president to attend March for Life, the nation's annual anti-abortion rally, in Washington.
Can diversity be ‘too much of a good thing’? More Americans wonder.A growing number of Americans express reservations that openness to diversity is “essential to who we are as a nation,” according to Pew research.
First LookAre senators listening? Democrats argue 'right matters'Republicans, after hours of impeachment proceedings, continue to say the president's actions were appropriate. The defense begins Saturday.
Covering impeachment: Senate rules test press duty to informA clampdown on access during impeachment has reporters scrambling for comments from lawmakers, many of whom have taken to posting Twitter videos.
First LookDemocrats face challenges in President Trump's impeachment trialDemocratic prosecution began laying out their argument Wednesday against President Donald Trump in efforts to sway senators and the American public.
Politics WatchPolitical scandal isn’t necessarily the end – it can be a beginningEgil Krogh, a Watergate ‘plumber’ who passed away this week, served time in prison for his role in the burglary and cover up before going on to teach and lecture on ethics.
First LookUS targets birthright citizenship with new visa restrictionsLatest restrictions from the Trump administration will prevent pregnant women from obtaining visas solely to give birth in the United States.
Trump and McConnell: Political odd couple turned powerful partnershipStark differences in style belie a shared focus on winning that has bolstered their relationship, now facing a critical test in the impeachment trial.
Sanders gains strength – and mainstream Democrats worrySanders pushes toward top of the Democratic presidential pack in Iowa, California, and nationally. But many in the party fret he’d fail to beat Trump.
First LookImpeachment rules approved, but not witness testimonyRepublican senators hold the line and refuse to yield to demands from Democrats to call witnesses to President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Impeachment trial: A foregone conclusion belies big stakesThe Senate isn’t likely to remove President Trump. But the trial is important because of the political messages it may send in an election year.
First LookThe Senate impeachment trial resumes amid procedural debatePresident Donald Trump's impeachment trial reconvenes Jan. 21, 2020. Four presidential candidates will be serving as jurors.
What Virginia gun rally says about future of Second Amendment rightsBeyond Second Amendment rights, the pro-gun rally planned for Monday in Richmond, Virginia, is about changes in demographics and cultural attitudes.
