Dec 17 WATCH: Rep. Raskin’s opening statement in House Rules impeachment meeting By Joshua Barajas Rep. Jamie Raskin, who appeared in place of House Judiciary chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler described Trump as a "sitting president who behaves like a king and tramples the rule of law."… Continue reading
Dec 17 What to expect at the sixth Democratic debate By Daniel Bush Ahead of the final Democratic primary debate of 2019, voters still seem uncertain about whether a progressive or moderate candidate stands the best chance of beating President Donald Trump in 2020. Divides over age, race and gender remain. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Rep. Cole’s opening statement in House Rules impeachment meeting By Gretchen Frazee Cole criticized Democrats for holding an impeachment vote less than a year before a presidential election. Continue reading
Dec 17 Read Trump’s letter to House Speaker Pelosi decrying impeachment By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Trump in fiery letter to Pelosi objects to impeachment articles, accuses Democrats of 'subverting' democracy. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Rep. McGovern’s opening statement in House Rules impeachment meeting By Gretchen Frazee “No one should be allowed to use the powers of the presidency to undermine our elections or cheat in a campaign, no matter who it is and no matter what their party,” McGovern said. Continue reading
Dec 17 Proposed rules could shorten patient wait times for organ transplants By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press The rules proposed Tuesday aim to ease an organ shortage so severe that more than 113,000 Americans linger on the transplant waiting list — and about 20 die each day. Continue reading
Dec 17 McConnell rejects calls for new witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Sen. Mitch McConnell and most GOP senators prefer a swift trial so they can move on from impeachment. Continue reading
Dec 17 Job openings rise 3.3 percent in October By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press That suggests that businesses remain confident enough in the economic outlook to create more jobs. Continue reading
Dec 17 House votes on a $1.4 trillion package to prevent a government shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The spending legislation would forestall a government shutdown this weekend and give Trump steady funding for his U.S.-Mexico border fence. Continue reading
Dec 16 What 2020 Democratic presidential candidates believe: Taxes By Candice Norwood The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have proposed a range of tax policies, including increasing rates for the country’s wealthiest residents. Continue reading