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Washington Post:
Trump has done plenty to warrant impeachment. But the Ukraine allegations are over the top. — George T. Conway III is a lawyer in New York. Neal Katyal, a law professor at Georgetown University, previously served as the acting solicitor general of the United States.
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump Defends Conversation With Ukraine Leader — U.S. president didn't mention foreign aid on July call with Volodymyr Zelensky — President Trump in a July phone call repeatedly pressured the president of Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden 's son …
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Washington Post:
Trump pressed Ukrainian leader to investigate Biden's son, according to people familiar with the matter — President Trump pressed the leader of Ukraine to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden in a call between the two leaders that is at the center of an extraordinary …
Washington Post:
How Trump and Giuliani pressured Ukraine to investigate the president's rivals — When President Trump spoke on the telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in late July, the Ukrainians had a lot at stake. They were waiting on millions in stalled military aid from the United States …
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Anna Nemtsova / The Daily Beast:
Ukrainian Official: Trump Wants Dirt ‘To Discredit Biden’ — Ukraine officials see no indication Biden or his son broke their laws. If Trump wants them investigated in Kyiv, his government will need to say why and what for. — KYIV—Ukraine is ready to investigate the connections Joe Biden's son Hunter …
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Ashley Parker / Washington Post:
Ukraine, if you're listening . . .: How Trump tries to quell controversies by saying the quiet part out loud — The Debrief: An occasional series offering a reporter's insights — Ukraine, if you're listening ... Much as he did three years ago …
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New York Times:
Trump Pressed Ukraine's Leader on Inquiry Into Biden's Son — WASHINGTON — President Trump pressed the Ukrainian president in a July call to investigate former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s son, according to a person familiar with the conversation, an apparently blatant mixture …
Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
Can President Trump Be Held Accountable for the Whistle-Blower Complaint? — This week, a whistle-blower complaint from a current or former U.S. intelligence official about President Trump developed into a major political controversy. The complaint reportedly concerned Trump's interactions …
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David French / National Review:
There's an Obvious Problem with Rudy Giuliani's Spin on Ukraine — We still don't know the details of a whistleblower complaint that is “said” to involve Trump's dealings with the new Ukrainian government, but we are learning of alleged efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden.
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Trump's Ukraine Scandal Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Trump's Ukraine Scandal Is Hiding in Plain Sight
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Shannon Pettypiece / NBC News:
Deny, divert, discredit: Trump turns to his scandal playbook once again
Deny, divert, discredit: Trump turns to his scandal playbook once again
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
As whistleblower scandal deepens, Trump bets on the coverup working
As whistleblower scandal deepens, Trump bets on the coverup working
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What did Trump tell Ukraine's president?
What did Trump tell Ukraine's president?
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Jonathan Bernstein / Bloomberg:
How Long Will Republicans Tolerate Trump's Lawlessness?
How Long Will Republicans Tolerate Trump's Lawlessness?
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Susan Davis / NPR:
Pelosi Says Congress Should Pass New Laws So Sitting Presidents Can Be Indicted — In an exclusive interview with NPR, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she has not changed her mind on pursuing impeachment but she is ready to change the law to restrain presidential power and to make it clear …
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
Pelosi Statement on Whistleblower Complaint — Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after reports of a whistleblower complaint filed by a member of the Intelligence Community, which is being withheld from Congress in violation of federal law:
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Asha Rangappa / Washington Post:
The U.S. has no rules for when the president is a national security threat
The U.S. has no rules for when the president is a national security threat
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Stephen I. Vladeck / New York Times:
Why the Whistle-Blowing Process Is Breaking Down
Why the Whistle-Blowing Process Is Breaking Down
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Washington Post:
Republicans echo Trump in suggesting whistleblower complaint is politically motivated
Republicans echo Trump in suggesting whistleblower complaint is politically motivated
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New York Times:
‘Urgent Concern’ About the President
‘Urgent Concern’ About the President
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The Hill:
Pelosi urges Trump administration to release whistleblower complaint
Pelosi urges Trump administration to release whistleblower complaint
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Philip Rotner / The Bulwark:
Everything You Need to Know About the DNI, the IG, and the Whistleblower Report
Everything You Need to Know About the DNI, the IG, and the Whistleblower Report
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J.K. Trotter / INSIDER:
Why did Jeffrey Epstein's private jet fly to Riyadh on the eve of the 2016 election? — Insider previously reported that Jeffrey Epstein's private jet flew from Paris to somewhere over the Arabian Peninsula on November 7, 2016. The jet returned to Paris 48 hours later.
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U.S. to send additional troops to Saudi Arabia after attacks on oil facilities
U.S. to send additional troops to Saudi Arabia after attacks on oil facilities
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Amanda Macias / CNBC:
Pentagon will deploy US forces to the Middle East after attack on Saudi Arabia oil facilities
Pentagon will deploy US forces to the Middle East after attack on Saudi Arabia oil facilities
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Julie K. Brown / Miami Herald:
'When you are in, you can't get out.' Women describe how Jeffrey Epstein controlled them — For two decades, Jeffrey Epstein built a sex trafficking enterprise that reached across state borders and spanned the globe. Using an almost bottomless quarry of wealth and connections …
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Meg Kinnard / Associated Press:
Nikki Haley moves back to SC, fuels political speculation — COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is moving back to her native South Carolina, re-establishing a home base and also fueling speculation that a return to politics is next on her to-do list.
Joe Anuta / Politico:
FEC finds fault with de Blasio's campaign finances — Mayor Bill de Blasio's presidential campaign is over, but concerns over his fundraising practices linger on. — An official with the Federal Election Commission sent a letter to the mayor's presidential campaign, which ended Friday …
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Adam Edelman / NBC News:
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio drops 2020 bid
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio drops 2020 bid
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Andrew Kaczynski / CNN:
GOP Senate candidate Jason Lewis said Republicans have ‘dual loyalties’ to Israel, ‘Jewish lobby’ controls the party — GOP rep. defends prior comments on ‘slut’ women — (CNN)Jason Lewis, a Republican running for US Senate in Minnesota, once said Republicans had “dual loyalties” to Israel …
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Astead W. Herndon / New York Times:
Young Black Voters to Their Biden-Supporting Parents: ‘Is This Your King?’ — An organic effort by black millennials and Gen Z-ers to influence older family members against Mr. Biden may be important in the Democratic primary. — HOUSTON — A groan erupted at a debate watch party …
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Colleen Long / Associated Press:
APNewsBreak: US, El Salvador to sign asylum deal — NEW YORK (AP) — The United States planned to sign an agreement on Friday to help make one of Central America's most violent countries, El Salvador, a haven for migrants seeking asylum, according to a senior Trump administration official.
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Tracey McManus / Tampa Bay Times:
Scientology policy enabled years of child sexual abuse, lawsuit says — In the third lawsuit filed against the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige, in three months, a 25-year-old woman alleges she was repeatedly sexually assaulted as a child in Scientology's care …
Katia Dmitrieva / Bloomberg:
Two U.S. Swing States Lost the Most Factory Jobs in Past Year — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin payrolls fall amid gains elsewhere — The states' voters are key for 2020 election as race heats up — As the U.S. presidential campaign heats up, Democratic candidates may want to look …
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Des Moines Register:
New Iowa Poll to be released Saturday, will show how presidential candidates are faring in first-in-the-nation caucus state — Results of a new Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom Iowa Poll on Democratic presidential candidates will be released online at 7 p.m. CST Saturday.
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New York Times:
Why Republicans Play Dirty — They fear that if they stick to the rules, they will lose everything. Their behavior is a threat to democratic stability. — Mr. Levitsky and Mr. Ziblatt are political scientists and the authors of “How Democracies Die.” — The greatest threat …
Pete Williams / NBC News:
Topless women win big as Colorado city drops ban — Officials in Fort Collins decided it's not worth the money to fight for its ordinance banning women from appearing topless in public. — Fort Collins, Colorado has decided it's not worth the money to fight for its ordinance banning women from appearing topless in public.
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Rachel Weiner / Washington Post:
Prosecutors say an alleged member of a white-supremacist group was involved with illegal guns, drugs — In a secret chat last November, according to court filings, two associates of a violent white supremacist group discussed whether drug use was in line with their political beliefs.
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