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Brianne Pfannenstiel / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Poll: Pete Buttigieg rockets to the top of the 2020 field as a clear front-runner — November's closely-watched poll results indicate who voters might choose for the 2020 Iowa Caucuses. A new candidate leads the pack. — CONNECT — Pete Buttigieg has rocketed to the top …
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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Is Elizabeth Warren looking for safer ground in health care?
Is Elizabeth Warren looking for safer ground in health care?
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New York Times:
In Louisiana, a Narrow Win for John Bel Edwards and a Hard Loss for Trump — John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, a rare Democratic governor in the South, was re-elected for a second term, beating back a challenger heavily supported by President Trump. — BATON ROUGE, La. …
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Daniel Strauss / Politico:
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards wins reelection in Louisiana — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards won reelection Saturday, the second gubernatorial victory for Democrats in a red state this month. — Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the Deep South, narrowly defeated Republican …
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Associated Press:
The Latest: Edwards speaks to supporters after victory — BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on the Louisiana governor's election (all times local): — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has appeared before a crowd of supporters and declared victory in a tight race for reelection.
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Louisiana delivers Trump a black eye
Louisiana delivers Trump a black eye
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Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
Why the Louisiana Governor's Race Is So Close
Jessica McBride / Heavy.com:
Trump Chest Discomfort Claim After Walter Reed Visit — A contributor for the Hill who writes on veterans issues and used to work for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is claiming that President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed National Medical Center due to chest discomfort.
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CNN:
President Trump's medical exam was unscheduled, source said — Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump underwent a “quick exam and labs” as part of his annual physical exam on Saturday, out of anticipation of a “very busy 2020,” the White House said. — Trump, 73, made an unannounced visit …
CNN:
White House budget official lays out unusual process in freeze of Ukraine aid for impeachment investigators
Jill Colvin / Associated Press:
White House: Trump having tests as part of medical checkup
White House: Trump having tests as part of medical checkup
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New York Times:
Bolton and Trump Met Privately Over Withheld Aid, White House Official Testified — John R. Bolton, who left the White House in September, has emerged as perhaps the most conspicuous witness who has evaded House Democrats as they build their case. — WASHINGTON — John R. Bolton …
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Associated Press:
The Latest: More transcripts released in impeachment probe
The Latest: More transcripts released in impeachment probe
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Blake Hounshell / Politico:
Sondland said he was acting on Trump's orders, aide told investigators
Sondland said he was acting on Trump's orders, aide told investigators
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Washington Post:
Sondland discussed sensitive matters with Trump on phone from Kyiv restaurant as waiters circled — Waiters were coming and going as U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland spoke on the phone with President Trump on July 26 from the outdoor section of a central Kyiv restaurant …
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Sam Tabachnik / Denver Post:
KNUS radio host Craig Silverman says he was fired mid-show for criticizing Trump — Craig Silverman, a former chief deputy district attorney in Denver and talk-show host on the conservative 710 KNUS radio station, said he was fired mid-show Saturday after criticizing President Donald Trump.
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Ryan Saavedra / The Daily Wire:
‘ABUSIVE CREEP’: George Conway Blasted For Smearing Elise Stefanik With Alleged Doctored Image, Calling Her ‘Trash’ — George Conway, husband of White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway, faced intense backlash on Saturday for calling Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY) “lying trash …
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David Smith / The Guardian:
Impeachment inquiry: Trump ally must choose between loyalty and saving himself — Gordon Sondland may try to balance fealty to Trump with the fate that has befallen others in the president's circle: prison time — Donald Trump's fate in the impeachment inquiry could rest in the hands …
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Raheem Kassam / War Room:
Holmes Testimony Contradicts Amb. Taylor's Claims Over Trump ‘Investigations’ Call
Holmes Testimony Contradicts Amb. Taylor's Claims Over Trump ‘Investigations’ Call
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Grant Stern / Occupy Democrats:
New witness reveals he overheard damning phone call because Trump was yelling so loudly
New witness reveals he overheard damning phone call because Trump was yelling so loudly
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Jason Wilson / The Guardian:
Far right network orchestrated synagogue attacks, FBI says — Richard Tobin of New Jersey directed group's members hundreds of miles away to deface synagogues in Michigan and Wisconsin — Federal authorities allege that a member of a far right network orchestrated the vandalism of synagogues in Michigan and Wisconsin last September.
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The Daily Beast:
The Alleged Russian Mobsters in Trump World's Orbit: A Dirty Dozen — The impeachment investigations will have as constant background Trump's most important and long lasting connections to Russia—through alleged mobsters. — BEAST INSIDE — Donald Trump knows absolutely everybody …
Michael A. Robinson / Washington Post:
Trump's pardon of two former Army officers has sparked new controversy. Here's why — Some ex-military are applauding Trump's decision. Some are condemning it. — On Friday, the White House announced that President Trump would issue executive grants of clemency — full pardons …
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