Recap: 2020 Democratic candidates debate in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia —  Ten presidential candidates took the stage Wednesday night at the fifth Democratic debate in Atlanta. Here’s a look back at…
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Prosecutors subpoena Trump fundraisers as part of Giuliani investigation
Federal prosecutors in New York have subpoenaed several individuals active in President Donald Trump’s fundraising machinery as part of their…
Continue Reading Health care: How plans from Biden, Buttigieg, Sanders and Warren stack up
At first glance, Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s introductory “Medicare for All” option looks similar to the proposals championed by former…
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Carolyn Maloney elected first woman to lead House Oversight Committee
Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York will become the chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee after winning a caucus-wide vote for the…
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How to watch tonight’s Democratic presidential debate
The fifth Democratic presidential primary debate takes place Wednesday night in Atlanta, and 10 candidates will take the stage to make their case to…
Continue Reading Sondland dumps Pompeo into center of Ukraine storm
After devastating testimony from one of his own ambassadors, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now ensnared at the center of the impeachment probe he…
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9 things to look for ahead of tonight’s Democratic debate
The Democratic presidential race shifts Wednesday night to the Deep South, as the 10 leading contenders square off on stage with less than 11 weeks…
Continue Reading ‘It was no secret’: Ambassador says quid pro quo came at ‘express direction of the President’
US Ambassador Gordon Sondland testified Wednesday there was a quid pro quo for Ukraine to announce investigations into President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading Pentagon official reveals Ukrainians asked about stalled aid as early as July
A top Pentagon official testified Wednesday that Ukrainian officials knew as early as July 25 there was an issue with US aid to the country,…
Continue Reading Homeland Security Department sued for allegedly tracking and interrogating journalists
The Department of Homeland Security violated the First Amendment when it allegedly tracked and interrogated five journalists between 2018 and 2019,…
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Supreme Court to take up military rape cases
The US Supreme Court on Friday accepted a Justice Department appeal to review the cases of three men in the Air Force whose rape convictions were…
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Trump heads to Texas after reading handwritten note denying Ukraine quid pro quo
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump, speaking to reporters Wednesday before leaving for Texas to tour an Austin plant that produces Apple’s Mac Pro…
Continue Reading It’s halftime of one of the biggest news days of the year
If you’ve found yourself spending hours glued to the news today, you’re not alone. Between the latest installment of public impeachment…
Continue Reading READ: Adam Schiff’s opening statement at second public impeachment hearing of the day, November 20
As prepared for delivery: This afternoon, the American people will hear from two witnesses who are both veteran national security professionals, one…
Continue Reading How Apple’s Tim Cook built a relationship with Trump
President Donald Trump isn’t known for his warm relationship with Silicon Valley. He frequently rails against social media companies for what…
Continue Reading FBI says hackers are targeting US auto industry
The American automotive industry has been the target of malicious cyber actors since at least late 2018, according to an FBI report obtained by CNN.…
Continue Reading Who knew what during the Ukraine pressure campaign, according to Gordon Sondland
US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, in his opening statement, made clear that some of President Donald Trump’s senior-most…
Continue Reading FBI asked to interview whistleblower
The FBI asked last month to interview the intelligence community whistleblower who first raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg releases tax returns from time at elite consulting firm
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg released two additional years of his tax returns on Wednesday, shedding light on the years the presidential…
Continue Reading As top Democrats debate health care in Atlanta, 2 rural Georgians tell CNN why they’re ready for universal health care
In Georgia — where state officials say 60 counties have no pediatrician, 76 counties have no obstetrician-gynecologist and nine counties have…
Continue Reading Sondland testimony raises questions about Pence’s denials on Ukraine
A key witness testified in public on Wednesday that he expressed concerns to Vice President Mike Pence in September that US aid to Ukraine was being…
Continue Reading Wayne Messam suspends his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign
Miramar, Florida, Mayor Wayne Messam on Wednesday announced he is suspending his presidential campaign after failing to gain any traction in the race…
Continue Reading Diplomat who overheard bombshell call between Trump and Sondland set to testify
A US diplomat who overheard President Donald Trump ask the US Ambassador to the EU about the status of “investigations” during a…
Continue Reading Democrats look to Stacey Abrams as they try to make Georgia a 2020 swing state
Republicans have held dominion over Georgia’s political landscape for decades, dominating state government while, every four years, comfortably…
Continue Reading Former Baltimore mayor indicted on wire fraud and tax-related charges following book deal scandal, prosecutors announce
Catherine Pugh, the former mayor of Baltimore who resigned in May amid a book deal scandal, was indicted on charges related to tax evasion and wire…
Continue Reading ‘Business of Congress goes on’ for members not on House Intelligence panel, lawmaker says
Much of Washington has been glued to the House impeachment inquiry’s public hearings. But Congress’ work on Capitol Hill has not ground…
Continue Reading READ: Gordon Sondland’s opening remarks at impeachment hearing
As prepared for delivery: Thank you Mr. Chairman for the opportunity to speak again to the Members of this Committee. First, let me offer my thanks…
Continue Reading Head of union for asylum officers calls Trump asylum policies ‘egregious’
Michael Knowles, president of a local union that represents US asylum officers, denounced the Trump administration’s asylum policies during a…
Continue Reading Gordon Sondland just saved himself — and jeopardized Donald Trump’s presidency
The question coming into Wednesday was whether Gordon Sondland would try to save himself or save President Donald Trump. He chose himself. Sondland,…
Continue Reading Trump’s top impeachment defender gets Sondland’s job title wrong — three times
A top White House aide charged with impeachment strategy and communication inaccurately said three times on a network morning television show that US…
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