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Ruth Bader Ginsburg misses court due to illness
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not on the bench for oral arguments Wednesday due to illness, according to Chief Justice John Roberts.
Analysis: Trump impeachment hearings will echo through the ages
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The gravity and drama of the first televised impeachment hearings into Donald Trump's presidency on Wednesday will imprint themselves on history and reverberate far from Washington.
The Point: What, exactly, is Hillary Clinton doing?
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On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton was asked whether she might -- still -- run for president in 2020. Here's part of how she responded:
Key US diplomats testifying in first public impeachment hearing
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The House is taking a historic step forward Wednesday in its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, holding public hearings that Democrats hope will show the public that the President abused the power of his office to obtain dirt on a potential 2020 rival while withholding vital security aid from Ukraine.
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan endorses Joe Biden
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Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tim Ryan endorsed Joe Biden's presidential bid Wednesday, saying the former vice president has the ability to win swing states President Donald Trump won in 2016.
Pompeo downplays impeachment inquiry ahead of diplomats' public testimony
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Just hours before two State Department officials become the first public witnesses in the House impeachment probe, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday dismissed that inquiry as "noise" and did not knock down a suggestion that it could be harmful to US foreign policy.
Trump invites GOP senators for unusual meeting with Erdoğan to 'clear the air'
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A small group of Republican senators who traditionally focus on foreign policy issues have been invited to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan -- including Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch.
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Schiff opens impeachment hearing, as Nunes blasts ‘scorched earth war’ against Trump
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The first public impeachment hearing in more than two decades kicked off in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff questioning whether President Trump's "abuse of power" in the Ukraine controversy is "compatible with the office of the presidency."
Meet Steve Castor, the attorney handling questioning for GOP during impeachment hearings
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Congressional hearings are known for being platforms for lawmakers from both parties to have their voices heard while directly questioning witnesses -- but the public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, beginning Wednesday morning, will feature attorneys doing some of the heavy lifting in that regard.
Bernie Sanders: AOC will have key role in my White House if I'm elected in 2020
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., would be given a vital role in a Bernie Sanders administration and could even be tapped for a cabinet-level position, the 2020 presidential hopeful told ABC News on Sunday.
Clinton snubs Thatcher in 'Gutsy Women' book, says she didn’t make 'positive difference'
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Margaret Thatcher was the daughter of a greengrocer who rose to become Britain’s first female prime minister, won three national elections, oversaw an economic revolution at home, and faced down the USSR. She didn’t, however, meet the mark for Hillary Clinton’s book on gutsy women.
Public hearings begin in House impeachment probe: live blog
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Public hearings begin Wednesday in the House impeachment inquiry. The first hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET.
Giuliani defends 'innocent' phone call between Trump and Ukrainian president in WSJ op-ed
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Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal lawyer, penned an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal Tuesday defending the president against allegations of wrongdoing in a July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that led to an impeachment inquiry in the House of Representatives.
New taxes on guns, ammunition OK’d by Tacoma City Council
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In an 8-0 vote Tuesday night, the city council of Tacoma, Wash., approved new taxes on the sales of firearms and ammunition.
Greta Thunberg to set sail back to Europe sooner than expected
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg plans to set sail for Spain Wednesday after the venue for United Nations-sponsored climate talks were moved from Chile due to political unrest.
White House to set up cameras to livestream border wall construction: report
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President Trump’s senior adviser Jared Kushner and other White House officials are planning to set up web cameras to livestream construction along the border wall, according to a report.
Duncan Hunter used campaign funds for daughter's Irish dance competition trip, prosecutors say
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Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-San Diego, was notified by 2010 that he and his wife were breaking the law by using campaign money for personal expenditures that included a trip to Arizona for his daughter's Irish dancing competition, prosecutors in a new filing Monday said, according to a report.
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George Conway: I'm 'horrified' and 'appalled' that the GOP has come to this
1 hour, 19 minutes agoGeorge Conway joins Brian Williams and Nicolle Wallace to discuss the US Constitution, President Trump and the president's actions in regard to Ukraine. Neal Katyal joins the conversation.
The impeachment hearings could turn out to be more unpredictable than you think
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First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
Trump staffers have a choice: Loyalty and maybe prison, or betrayal and derision
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Aides like Mick Mulvaney were seemingly deeply involved in Ukraine decisions. If they stay silent, a narrative may emerge saving Trump at their expense.
A combative Trump braces for first public impeachment hearings
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As the public hearings approach, the president’s mood has veered between relishing the fight and seething with anger over the impeachment effort.
Impeachment 101: Now that hearings are airing, what happens next?
3 hours, 41 minutes agoWith hearings in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump set to being airing on television Wednesday, NBC’s Hallie Jackson joins TODAY to explain just how the process works and what will happen next.
What to watch for in public impeachment hearings
3 hours, 49 minutes agoThe first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump will be held today. Testimonies by Ambassador William Taylor, the top diplomat in Ukraine, and State Department official George Kent will begin at 10 a.m. ET with special coverage by Nicolle Wallace and Brian Williams.
Who is George Kent? Diplomat is testifying at Trump impeachment hearing
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The State Dept. official told investigators the president's lawyer Rudy Giuliani was poisoning policy with "his campaign of lies."
Who is Bill Taylor? Witness testifying at Trump impeachment hearing
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The diplomat returned to Kyiv after the ouster of former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.
Ahead of Trump meeting, Erdogan threatens to buy Russian jets
5 hours, 56 minutes ago
The Turkish president spoke to Russia's Vladimir Putin about the purchase at a recent meeting if the U.S. keeps its ban on selling U.S.-made fighter jets.
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Watch live: House holds first public hearings in impeachment probe
16 minutes agoThe House Intelligence Committee is holding its first public impeachment hearing, featuring testimony from two key witnesses
Fed chief Jerome Powell: Economic outlook remains "favorable"
16 minutes agoCentral bank likely to hold off on additional interest rate cuts unless growth cools significantly
Watch live: Trump and Turkey's Erdogan speak at the White House
26 minutes agoThe high-stakes visit comes weeks after Turkey launched an offensive against a U.S. ally in Syria
Montgomery's first African-American mayor hopes MLK is "proud"
29 minutes ago"Protesting and change has always, I think, been in the DNA of people" in Montgomery, known as the "Cradle of the Confederacy," Reed said
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
36 minutes agoA recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
How to watch the first public impeachment hearings this week
46 minutes agoA new phase of the impeachment inquiry begins this week with open congressional hearings Wednesday and Friday
How the Trump impeachment inquiry compares to Bill Clinton's
1 hour, 48 minutes agoThe first public hearings today mark the fourth time in history that Congress has considered removing a president from office
How Democrats and Republicans are approaching impeachment inquiry hearing
1 hour, 51 minutes agoThe first public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry against President Trump begins Wednesday. Mr. Trump is accused of withholding military aid to Ukraine in exchange for Ukraine investigating Democrats. "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to put the impeachment inquiry into context.
How the Trump impeachment inquiry compares to Bill Clinton's
2 hours, 26 minutes agoThe first public hearings of the impeachment inquiry that begin Wednesday mark the fourth time in history that Congress has considered removing a president from office. The last time was 1998 when the House of Representatives impeached President Bill Clinton. Nancy Cordes takes a look back at how they compare.
What to expect from first public hearing of Trump impeachment inquiry
2 hours, 33 minutes agoThe first public hearings on the potential impeachment of President Trump begin Wednesday. The House Intelligence Committee will question two senior officials who have served presidents of both parties for more than half a century combined. Nancy Cordes reports on what to expect.
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Live updates: Historic impeachment hearing begins
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Democrats have called two diplomats whose testimony they see as key to making the case that the president improperly pressed Ukraine for investigations that could benefit him politically.
The Daily 202: Trump’s ‘little conflict of interest’ in Turkey draws scrutiny as he offers Erdogan a generous deal
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This president hasn’t made Ankara pay a high price for attacking Kurds or buying Russian weapons.
The Technology 202: Disinformation campaigns targeting veterans are in the spotlight on Capitol Hill today
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Former Democratic presidential hopeful Tim Ryan endorses Joe Biden
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The Ohio congressman said he thinks the former vice president is the candidate most able to appeal to blue-collar voters in key states.
The Energy 202: Dakota Access operators call climate change ‘undefined, vague, and ambiguous’ in official filing
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The Finance 202: John Bolton takes heat for speaking to Morgan Stanley clients but not Congress
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Industry speeches are increasingly controversial. But not so many Trump officials get booked.
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Impeachment Hearing: Live Updates From Taylor and Kent Testimony
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Hearings began Wednesday on Capitol Hill as lawmakers consider whether to impeach President Trump for what Democrats say was an effort to use the power of his office for political gain.
The Key Members of the House Intelligence Committee To Watch During Impeachment Hearings
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These lawmakers are poised to take center stage in televised impeachment hearings that begin Wednesday.
Who Is George Kent? State Dept. Official Who Described Trump’s Actions as ‘Wrong for the Rule of Law’
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Mr. Kent, the department’s top Ukraine official, is known for pushing good governance causes without regard for whom he might offend.
As Push for Higher Minimum Wages Grows, New York Offers a Test Case
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Fed research suggested higher minimum wages did not cost jobs in border counties. Industry-level analysis and real-life stories back that up — with caveats.
Who Is William Taylor? Diplomat Who Warned of ‘Nightmare’ Situation in Ukraine
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Mr. Taylor was sent to Ukraine to provide stability at the embassy. He ended up fighting to preserve American security aid from administration appointees who saw it as a political bargaining chip.
Hong Kong’s Universities, the Last Refuge of Protesters, Become Battlegrounds
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Police have begun raiding the edges of campuses to make arrests, leading student activists to engage with them in pitched battles that resemble medieval sieges.
Why Bloomberg and Deval Patrick Changed Their Minds About 2020
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Michael Bloomberg has filed paperwork in two states, while Deval Patrick is expected to announce his intentions soon.
5 Global Trends Shaping Our Climate Future
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Here's how the next 20 years are shaping up in terms of energy, and what it means for global warming.
Two Impeachments, but Two Radically Different Accusations
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As the House opens public hearings into whether President Trump committed high crimes and misdemeanors, the battle over President Bill Clinton’s impeachment 21 years ago looms large.
For a Rural Democrat, Talking Potatoes Is Easy. Impeachment Is Really Hard.
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Representative Collin Peterson of rural Minnesota is one of two Democrats who voted against the impeachment inquiry. It has left him a man in the lonely middle.
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Rep. Jim Jordan Denies Most Recent Accusation That He Knew Of Sexual Abuse At OSU
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The GOP lawmaker responded to a referee's allegation that Jordan waved off former Ohio State team doctor Richard Strauss' sexual misconduct in 1994.
Julián Castro’s Latest Plan Tackles Disability Rights: ‘There Are No Second-Class Citizens’
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"We believe that everyone has dignity and is worth investing in," the Democratic presidential candidate told HuffPost.
Trump To Welcome Turkey's Erdogan To White House Amid Stressed Relations
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The two presidents will meet as the first public hearing of the House's impeachment inquiry unfolds.
Rudy Giuliani's Op-Ed Defense Of Donald Trump Backfires Spectacularly
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Twitter critics are pointing out a major flaw in the piece that the president's personal attorney penned for The Wall Street Journal.
Ocasio-Cortez Calls On Stephen Miller To Resign Amid White Nationalist Email Leak
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“He’s still at the White House shaping US immigration policy," the freshman Democrat wrote after the Trump adviser's emails to Breitbart were revealed.
Greta Thunberg Will Set Sail Once Again En Route To The UN’s Biggest Climate Conference
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"We sail for Europe tomorrow morning!" the 16-year-old activist said after securing a ride across the Atlantic.
U.S. House Panel To Hear From Key Players Next Week In Public Impeachment Hearing
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Among those testifying: former U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland.
Billionaire Efforts To Beat Back Populism Are Backfiring. They Don’t Seem To Care.
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Seattle’s City Council elections were a rebuke to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. It’s unlikely the presidential race is going to be any different.
Democratic Senators Say Thanks, But No Thanks To More 2020 Candidates
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“We have terrific candidates. Leave it at that,” Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) said Tuesday.
Steven Reed Sworn In As First Black Mayor Of Montgomery, Alabama
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Reed's inauguration is historic in the majority-Black city’s 200-year history.
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CNN's Campbell: Mueller Treated Trump with 'Kid Gloves', 'Emboldened' Him to Demand Quid Pro Quo with Ukraine
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CNN analyst Josh Campbell on Wednesday’s “New Day” weighed in on President Donald Trump and former FBI special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation amid House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry. Campbell said Mueller treated Trump with “kid gloves” during his investigation, which
Pollak: The Case Against Impeaching President Donald J. Trump
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Democrats are pursuing a "coup" against a president who was acting in accord with his constitutional duty and has not committed any crimes that are grounds for impeachment.
Pelosi: 'Sad' That Trump Doesn't Understand He Isn't 'Above the Law'
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While speaking on Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stated that she is “sad” that President Trump “doesn’t understand that Article II does not say that he can do whatever he wants, that he is not above the law, and
Large Group of Guatemalans in Camouflage Caught After Sneaking into Texas
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U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Big Bend Sector in Texas tracked and eventually came into contact with a group of 31 individuals dressed in camouflage on Tuesday, November 5. The individuals were later identified as Guatemalan nationals with no lawful presence in the country.
Watch Live: Impeachment Inquiry Holds First Public Hearing
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Democrats are moving into the public phase of their impeachment inquiry, beginning with the testimonies Bill Taylor and George Kent.
***LIVE UPDATES*** William Taylor, George Kent Testify in First Public Impeachment Hearing
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The House Intelligence Committee is holding its inaugural public hearing of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Congressional investigators will hear testimony from Acting Ambassador. William Taylor, Chargé d'affairs at the U.S. embassy in Ukraine, and George Kent, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the European and Eurasian Bureau at the State Department.
Haley: Tillerson Strongly Lobbied Against Jerusalem Embassy Move
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WASHINGTON — The early years of the Trump administration were troubled by intense internal divisions on US-Israel policy, former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley writes in her new book.
People Magazine Names John Legend 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
Giant Bible in Hand, Conservative Senator Becomes President of Bolivia
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The deputy speaker of the Senate, Jeanine Áñez Chávez, became president of Bolivia late Tuesday following the resignation of socialist President Evo Morales and everyone else above Áñez in the line of succession.
