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Trump ordered hold on military aid days before calling Ukrainian president, officials say — President Trump told his acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, to hold back almost $400 million in military aid for Ukraine at least a week before a phone call in which Trump is said to have pressured …
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Seven freshman Democrats: These allegations are a threat to all we have sworn to protect — Reps. Gil Cisneros of California, Jason Crow of Colorado, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Elaine Luria of Virginia, Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia are all freshman Democrats.
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Here's a timeline of Trump's latest scandal. It's damning. — The floodgates are opening: Even as more Democrats are moving decisively toward supporting impeachment proceedings, we're now learning that President Trump himself ordered a freeze on aid to Ukraine, just before telling …
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Representative Haley Stevens:
Stevens Statement on Reports of Abuse of Power by President Trump — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement: — “Over the last several days, I have been deeply alarmed by reports of serious abuse of power by President Trump.
Anna Nemtsova / The Daily Beast:
Ukraine Likely to Reopen Probe of Hunter Biden Firm: Sources — President Zelensky came to office vowing to fight corruption, and it looks like he'll open a lot of cases shut by shady prosecutors. But the focus is on Ukraine, not the U.S. — KYIV, Ukraine—The Daily Beast has learned …
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Colby Itkowitz / Washington Post:
Biden will come just shy of calling for Trump's impeachment over Ukraine allegations — Former vice president Joe Biden is expected to call for President Trump's impeachment if the president continues to stonewall Congress's investigations regarding reports that Trump asked the Ukrainian president …
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Washington Post:
Trump confirms he withheld military aid from Ukraine, says he wants other countries to help pay — President Trump was pressed by reporters as to why he blocked aid a week before his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. — “But very importantly, Germany, France …
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Washington Post:
Pelosi, top Democrats privately discuss creation of select committee for impeachment
Pelosi, top Democrats privately discuss creation of select committee for impeachment
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John Solomon / The Hill:
Let's get real: Democrats were first to enlist Ukraine in US elections
Let's get real: Democrats were first to enlist Ukraine in US elections
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Tamar Hallerman / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Hank Johnson becomes first Ga. congressman to back impeachment
Hank Johnson becomes first Ga. congressman to back impeachment
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Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
House Barrels Toward Impeachment Decisions as Democratic Resistance Crumbles
House Barrels Toward Impeachment Decisions as Democratic Resistance Crumbles
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Joyce White Vance / TIME:
Trump Is Leaving Congress No Choice But to Impeach
Trump Is Leaving Congress No Choice But to Impeach
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Pelosi quietly sounding out House Democrats about whether to impeach Trump, officials say
Pelosi quietly sounding out House Democrats about whether to impeach Trump, officials say
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Betsy Klein / CNN:
Trump admits he delayed Ukraine aid but claims it was unrelated to Biden
Trump admits he delayed Ukraine aid but claims it was unrelated to Biden
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Brian Beutler / Crooked Media:
The Lessons of Impeachment and the End of Trump's Impunity
Naomi Lim / Washington Examiner:
‘Congress has no choice’: Biden to call for Trump impeachment if he refuses to cooperate
‘Congress has no choice’: Biden to call for Trump impeachment if he refuses to cooperate
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
As Trump Takes the U.N. Stage, an Eye on Troubles Back Home
As Trump Takes the U.N. Stage, an Eye on Troubles Back Home
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Why Trump Has Finally Forced the House to Impeach Him
Why Trump Has Finally Forced the House to Impeach Him
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John Bresnahan / Politico:
Impeachment momentum spikes, as Pelosi weighs aggressive moves
Impeachment momentum spikes, as Pelosi weighs aggressive moves
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Washington Post:
Trump confirms he withheld military aid from Ukraine, says he wants other countries to help pay
Trump confirms he withheld military aid from Ukraine, says he wants other countries to help pay
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Monmouth University Polling Institute:
Dem Primary in Flux — Many see no need to choose between electability and issue alignment — West Long Branch, NJ - Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has joined former Vice President Joe Biden at the front of the pack in New Hampshire, according to the latest Monmouth University Poll.
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Matt Stevens / New York Times:
Tulsi Gabbard Qualifies for Next Debate, Bringing Lineup to 12 — Ms. Gabbard earned 2 percent support in a new poll in New Hampshire, enough to secure a spot on the stage in Ohio next month. — Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii became the 12th Democratic presidential candidate …
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Max Greenwood / The Hill:
Gabbard qualifies for fourth presidential debate
Gabbard qualifies for fourth presidential debate
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Zach Montellaro / Politico:
Tulsi Gabbard qualifies for October Democratic debate
Tulsi Gabbard qualifies for October Democratic debate
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Mike Murphy / Washington Post:
I'm Republican. Let's force the question of impeachment with the GOP. — Mike Murphy is a Republican consultant and co-director the University of Southern California Center for the Political Future. He co-hosts the “Hacks on Tap” podcast with David Axelrod.
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Ross Douthat / New York Times:
Does Donald Trump Want to Be Impeached? — Four reasons the president might welcome articles of impeachment. — When it comes to determining when it makes sense to impeach a president, congressional Democrats are working with 200 words in the Constitution, three significant historical precedents …
Jonathan Bernstein / Bloomberg:
We're Likely Headed for Impeachment
We're Likely Headed for Impeachment
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Quin Hillyer / Washington Examiner:
Compare it to historical cases and it's clear this Trump-Ukraine story is impeachment material — President Trump appears to have made totally inappropriate requests of Ukraine's president — namely, that he investigate or prosecute Joe Biden and his son Hunter for violations of foreign law, real or imagined.
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Quin Hillyer / Washington Examiner:
Here's why Trump's Ukraine misdeeds are a big (impeachable) deal
Here's why Trump's Ukraine misdeeds are a big (impeachable) deal
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Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
The Ukraine scandal makes a stronger case for impeachment than the Mueller probe did
The Ukraine scandal makes a stronger case for impeachment than the Mueller probe did
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Adam Shaw / Fox News:
Trump touts nationalism in UN address: ‘The future does not belong to globalists’ — President Trump on Tuesday aggressively touted the importance of national sovereignty in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly, calling for other nations to “love” and stand up for their countries and warning …
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Trump condemns globalism, touts nationalistic view of foreign affairs at U.N.
Trump condemns globalism, touts nationalistic view of foreign affairs at U.N.
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross falls asleep at United Nations during Trump's speech
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross falls asleep at United Nations during Trump's speech
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Owen Bowcott / The Guardian:
Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful, supreme court rules — Judges rule unanimously that PM's decision to prorogue parliament can be examined by judges — Play Video — The supreme court has ruled that Boris Johnson's advice to the Queen that parliament should be prorogued …
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Thomas Kaplan / New York Times:
Bernie Sanders Proposes a Wealth Tax, Taking Aim at Billionaires — Mr. Sanders is embracing an idea at the center of Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign. His proposal goes further in who would be taxed and how much money would be raised. — WASHINGTON — Senator Bernie Sanders …
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Mike Allen / Axios:
Scoop: Bernie Sanders one-ups Warren with his own wealth tax
Scoop: Bernie Sanders one-ups Warren with his own wealth tax
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New York Times:
WeWork C.E.O., Adam Neumann, Stepping Down Under Pressure — WeWork's co-founder, Adam Neumann, is stepping down as chief executive of the embattled shared office space business, three people briefed on the decision said on Tuesday, a stunning fall for the entrepreneur who oversaw the meteoric rise …
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A. G. Sulzberger / New York Times:
The Growing Threat to Journalism Around the World — In many countries, journalists are being targeted because of the role they play in ensuring a free and informed society. — Mr. Sulzberger is the publisher of The New York Times. — [This Op-Ed was originally delivered as a talk at Brown University on Monday.]
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The Daily Beast:
Fox News Guest Calls Greta Thunberg ‘Mentally Ill Swedish Child’ as Right Wing Unleashes on Climate Activist — Throughout the day on Monday, conservatives on television and social media mocked and belittled the 16-year-old climate activist. — The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles joined …
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Jeremy Barr / Hollywood Reporter:
Fox News Won't Book Guest Again After “Disgraceful” Comments About Greta Thunberg
Fox News Won't Book Guest Again After “Disgraceful” Comments About Greta Thunberg
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Daniel Lippman / Politico:
Trump snubs Jared Kushner's signature accomplishment — When President Donald Trump huddled with campaign aides in the late spring to discuss his bid for reelection, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner told his father-in-law he should highlight last year's historic passage of the First Step Act …
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Gideon Resnick / The Daily Beast:
Warren Is Spending Campaign Cash to Unseat Susan Collins — In an email sent to her campaign supporters, Warren's campaign manager said that they plan to devote staffers to helping win back the Senate. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-MA) presidential campaign is putting resources into Maine …
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