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Bolton's attorney says McGahn court ruling doesn't force his client to testify

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's lawyer is arguing that a court order directing White House counsel Don McGahn to testify to Congress is limited in scope.

Kamala Harris proposes doubling mental health treatment beds

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

Harris’ plan lists South Carolina, Iowa and Nevada, all early voting states, as priority states for increasing mental health treatment beds.

Trump donates his 3rd-quarter salary to fight the opioid epidemic

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump has given the $100,000 he would be paid in the quarter to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, which oversees federal public health offices and program.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on impeachment public opinion, Bloomberg's 2020 campaign

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including whether two weeks of public impeachment hearings have shifted public opinion about President Trump and the investigation into his…

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David Rubenstein's take on what American history can teach our politicians

In 2013, billionaire investor, businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein set out an ambitious plan to moderate conversations with prominent historians before an audience of bipartisan lawmakers. The goal: help members of Congress become more knowledgeable about the past -- so…

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WATCH: In Virginia, Bloomberg blasts Trump for Navy leader's ouster

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

For the first stop of his Democratic campaign, Bloomberg went to Norfolk, where he criticized Trump over the firing of Richard Spencer.

Judge says ex-White House counsel Don McGahn must appear before Congress

By Associated Press

It's a setback to President Donald Trump’s effort to keep his top aides from testifying.

WATCH: Trump honors military dog involved in al-Baghdadi raid

Trump has wanted to honor the Belgian Malinois since the late October raid on al-Baghdadi’s compound in northwest Syria.

As more men run for president, Klobuchar makes the case for a female nominee

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Klobuchar has been talking more pointedly about gender and politics — even if she’d rather be discussing her record of winning even in Republican areas or the more than 100 bills she’s passed.