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The newspaper said John Bolton’s description of his exchange... Who can topple Trump? Dems’ electability fight rages in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa — The urgent fight for the Democratic presidential nomination was raging across Iowa on Sunday as the party’s leading candidates and their allies fanned out across the state to deliver closing arguments centered on the defining question of the 2020 primary: Who is best positioned to defeat... Defense resumes in key impeachment week; Dems seek witnesses WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial enters a pivotal week as his defense team resumes its case and senators face a critical vote on whether to hear witnesses or proceed directly to a vote that is widely expected to end in his acquittal. The articles of impeachment charge Trump... Trump suggests Adam Schiff ‘has not paid the price’ for prosecuting impeachment President Donald Trump lashed out at Rep. Adam Schiff in a series of tweets on Sunday, saying the California Democrat has not paid the price, yet” for his role in the impeachment process, a statement Schiff said he viewed as a threat. Shifty Adam Schiff is a CORRUPT POLITICIAN, and... Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out in anger Saturday at an NPR reporter who accused him of shouting expletives at her after she asked him in an interview about Ukraine. In a direct and personal attack, America’s chief diplomat said the journalist had lied” to him and... Trump defends Sanders, stoking Democratic divisions WASHINGTON — As tensions between Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren rose earlier this month, Sanders found himself with an unusual ally: President Donald Trump. During a raucous campaign rally in which Trump critiqued some of his Democratic challengers, the president launched into an unprompted defense of Sanders.... Senate floor belongs to Trump team as defense case opens WASHINGTON — The floor of the Senate now belongs to President Donald Trump’s lawyers as they push the Republican-led chamber for his impeachment acquittal on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress. The president’s lawyers planned to begin their arguments Saturday in the impeachment trial and were expected... Trump’s lawyers prepare a blistering defense WASHINGTON — Over the last three days, House Democrats have presented compelling evidence in the form of snappy video clips, punchy PowerPoint slides and impassioned oratory, building a case that removing President Donald Trump from office is imperative to protect the Constitution and the country. Starting Saturday, Trump’s lawyers will... Trial highlights: Dems cry cover-up, Trump hails activists WASHINGTON — From the floor of the Senate, Democratic impeachment prosecutors said Friday that President Donald Trump tried to cover up his actions with Ukraine, another reason to remove him from office. A few blocks away, Trump told anti-abortion activists on the National Mall that he proudly stands with them.... More Politics ElectionCirculars Editor’s Picks Cheers! 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