2020.01.31Daily Digest: New – Politics story published (21 items)
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Subject: Daily Digest: New – Politics story published (21 items)
Date: 2020-01-31 16:16
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AT TRUMP'S IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, POINTED DEBATE OVER FOREIGN
INFORMATION IN AN ELECTION
AT TRUMP'S IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, POINTED DEBATE OVER FOREIGN
INFORMATION IN AN ELECTION
"I was flabbergasted," said Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., after an attorney
for President Trump said there was no problem with a politician
accepting information from a foreign contact.
Read more on NPR [1] January 30, 2020 at 10:36AM [2]
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CLEARS WAY FOR MEDICAID BLOCK GRANTS
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CLEARS WAY FOR MEDICAID BLOCK GRANTS
States can now apply to set up their Medicaid program with capped
funding from the federal government. With this move, the administration
delivers on a long-held conservative goal.
Read more on NPR [3] January 30, 2020 at 11:06AM [4]
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THE STATE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT
THE STATE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT
Last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out at NPR’s Mary
Louise Kelly after she pressed him on tough questions about Iran and
Ukraine. Pompeo abruptly ended the interview and, according to Kelly’s
account, profanely confronted her.
Read more on NPR [5] January 30, 2020 at 01:36PM [6]
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A FINAL DAY OF QUESTIONS IN THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, AHEAD OF A VOTE ON
WITNESSES
A FINAL DAY OF QUESTIONS IN THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, AHEAD OF A VOTE ON
WITNESSES
In the impeachment trial of President Trump, senators posed questions to
house managers and the President's defense team for a second day, ahead
of a vote tomorrow on whether to allow new witnesses.
Read more on NPR [7] January 30, 2020 at 01:36PM [8]
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WHY MANY PROGRESSIVES SAY THEY'VE COME HOME TO BERNIE SANDERS
WHY MANY PROGRESSIVES SAY THEY'VE COME HOME TO BERNIE SANDERS
Bernie Sanders seems to be consolidating support again among progressive
voters. A year ago, that wasn't so clear.
Read more on NPR [9] January 30, 2020 at 01:36PM [10]
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VOTERS IN COLORADO, A KEY SWING STATE, REACT TO IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS
VOTERS IN COLORADO, A KEY SWING STATE, REACT TO IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS
How are voters in Colorado, where a major Senate race is underway,
reacting to President Trump's impeachment trial?
Read more on NPR [11] January 30, 2020 at 01:36PM [12]
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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES HAVE THE HEADLINES IN IOWA, SO TRUMP RALLIES THERE
THURSDAY
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES HAVE THE HEADLINES IN IOWA, SO TRUMP RALLIES THERE
THURSDAY
President Trump is holding a rally days ahead of the Iowa Democratic
presidential caucus. The campaign says it's a show of strength in a
state they intend to hold onto in November.
Read more on NPR [13] January 30, 2020 at 01:36PM [14]
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ONCE AGAIN, IMPEACHMENT TRIAL RAISES THE TOPIC OF RECEIVING INFO FROM
FOREIGNERS
ONCE AGAIN, IMPEACHMENT TRIAL RAISES THE TOPIC OF RECEIVING INFO FROM
FOREIGNERS
President Trump's legal position welcoming campaign information from
foreigners threatens to open Pandora's box in coming elections and to
nullify a key lesson from 2016, critics warned.
Read more on NPR [15] January 30, 2020 at 01:36PM [16]
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CONGRESS VOTES 'NO WAR AGAINST IRAN,' IN REBUKE TO TRUMP
CONGRESS VOTES 'NO WAR AGAINST IRAN,' IN REBUKE TO TRUMP
The House passed two bills seeking to limit the president's ability to
take military action without the prior approval of lawmakers. The White
House has signaled that Trump will veto the legislation.
Read more on NPR [17] January 30, 2020 at 01:36PM [18]
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SENATORS TO CFPB: WHY ARE YOU STILL FAILING TO PROTECT STUDENT LOAN
BORROWERS?
SENATORS TO CFPB: WHY ARE YOU STILL FAILING TO PROTECT STUDENT LOAN
BORROWERS?
Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the director of the nation's top
consumer watchdog agency demanding that the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau do its job supervising the student loan system.
Read more on NPR [19] January 30, 2020 at 03:36PM [20]
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MCCONNELL NOW LIKELY HAS VOTES TO BLOCK WITNESSES; TRIAL COULD END SOON
MCCONNELL NOW LIKELY HAS VOTES TO BLOCK WITNESSES; TRIAL COULD END SOON
Sen. Lamar Alexander says he will not vote to bring witnesses. The
Senate is could move swiftly Friday to end President Trump's impeachment
trial.
Read more on NPR [21] January 30, 2020 at 08:25PM [22]
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WHY MANY PROGRESSIVES SAY THEY'VE COME BACK TO BERNIE SANDERS
WHY MANY PROGRESSIVES SAY THEY'VE COME BACK TO BERNIE SANDERS
A year ago, many progressives told NPR they weren't so sure they wanted
to see the Vermont senator run for president again. But now, it appears
those voters are coming back.
Read more on NPR [23] January 31, 2020 at 02:25AM [24]
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FOR SOME IOWA VOTERS, CAUCUSES REMAIN A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION
FOR SOME IOWA VOTERS, CAUCUSES REMAIN A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION
Iowa Democrats have worked to make the caucuses more accessible for
Iowans who face physical, language and scheduling barriers. But some say
it's still difficult to have their voices heard.
Read more on NPR [25] January 31, 2020 at 02:25AM [26]
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CATHOLICS CONSIDER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AHEAD OF IOWA CAUCUSES
CATHOLICS CONSIDER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AHEAD OF IOWA CAUCUSES
In Dubuque, a majority of working-class Catholic voters flipped from
Democrat to Republican in 2016 — for the first time since Dwight
Eisenhower. Will Democrats draw them back in 2020?
Read more on NPR [27] January 31, 2020 at 02:25AM [28]
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TRUMP WENT TO IOWA TO ENGAGE IN POLITICAL COUNTERPROGRAMMING
TRUMP WENT TO IOWA TO ENGAGE IN POLITICAL COUNTERPROGRAMMING
Several days before Iowa Democrats kick off the 2020 presidential
nominating contest, President Trump held a reelection rally in Des
Moines.
Read more on NPR [29] January 31, 2020 at 02:25AM [30]
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NEWS BRIEF: IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, CORONAVIRUS, BREXIT DAY
NEWS BRIEF: IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, CORONAVIRUS, BREXIT DAY
Senate to vote on whether to allow witnesses in Trump impeachment trial.
The World Health Organization declares coronavirus outbreak a global
health emergency. And, Brexit Day is finally here.
Read more on NPR [31] January 31, 2020 at 02:55AM [32]
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KANSAS VOTERS MAY SEE ABORTION AMENDMENT ON AUGUST PRIMARY BALLOT
KANSAS VOTERS MAY SEE ABORTION AMENDMENT ON AUGUST PRIMARY BALLOT
Lawmakers in Kansas want to change the state's constitution so abortion
is not protected. Three other states — Tennessee, Alabama and West
Virginia — have already changed their constitutions.
Read more on NPR [33] January 31, 2020 at 02:55AM [34]
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HEALTH CARE ISSUES MOTIVATE IOWA VOTERS TO TURN OUT FOR CAUCUSES
HEALTH CARE ISSUES MOTIVATE IOWA VOTERS TO TURN OUT FOR CAUCUSES
Health care consistently polls as the top issue Iowa voters care about.
In the western part of the state, one doctor faces growing debt as he
sometimes treats patients without coverage for free.
Read more on NPR [35] January 31, 2020 at 03:25AM [36]
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SENATE TRIAL ENTERS ITS NEXT PHASE: THE VOTE TO ALLOW WITNESSES
SENATE TRIAL ENTERS ITS NEXT PHASE: THE VOTE TO ALLOW WITNESSES
It appears that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the votes he
needs to block witnesses from appearing at the impeachment trial of
President Trump. The trial could end Friday.
Read more on NPR [37] January 31, 2020 at 04:55AM [38]
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ALAN DERSHOWITZ CLARIFIES A POINT MADE IN THE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
ALAN DERSHOWITZ CLARIFIES A POINT MADE IN THE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz, who's on the president's legal team,
talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about an argument made on the Senate floor
that caused debate about limits of presidential power.
Read more on NPR [39] January 31, 2020 at 04:55AM [40]
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REPUBLICANS READY FOR LIKELY ACQUITTAL IN TRUMP IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
REPUBLICANS READY FOR LIKELY ACQUITTAL IN TRUMP IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
Barring the appearance of a Republican wildcard, Democrats may fall
short of being able to call witnesses, though Sens. Susan Collins and
Mitt Romney said they would vote to call them.
Read more on NPR [41] January 31, 2020 at 07:25AM [42]
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