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March 19, 2019

Tuesday's News: Newly released documents show Special Counsel Robert Mueller was investigating Michael Cohen for months before the raid on his home and office, Trump officials try to block House Democrats' oversight demands, and Elizabeth Warren is trying to build a campaign around ideas.

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Trump response to New Zealand massacre highlights his combative history with Muslims

March 19, 2019

After a gunman left 50 dead in an anti-Muslim massacre at two mosques in New Zealand, President Trump did not condemn the white supremacy extolled by the alleged shooter, nor did he express explicit sympathy with Muslims around the globe.

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Trade Fight With China Enters Overtime, With Tariffs a Costly Sticking Point

March 18, 2019

The United States and China are pushing for a summit meeting in late April to complete a trade deal, while negotiators are still grappling over its terms and how they should be enforced.

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March 19, 2019

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U.S. expands return of asylum seekers to Mexico to new ports of entry

March 13, 2019

The United States is expanding its program to send asylum seekers back to Mexico to wait out their U.S. court proceedings and so far has returned 240 people since starting the program in January, U.S. officials told reporters on Tuesday.

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How surge in family border crossings is complicating enforcement

March 12, 2019

In the Yuma sector of the southwestern Arizona border, Border Patrol officials are observing dramatic shifts in the migrant populations they apprehend. In the past, a majority of migrants caught crossing illegally were single men.

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Lindsey Graham wants record of 25th Amendment discussions

March 16, 2019

The Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee asked the attorney general in a Friday letter to hand over a complete record of documents, conversations and other communications pertaining to discussions about removing President Trump from

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White House and House Democrats battle over John Kelly, ex-officials in Trump probes

March 16, 2019

House Democrats, eager to investigate all aspects of the Trump White House, have identified former administration officials they need to carry out their probes. But the White House isn't making it an easy task.

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Senate Republicans cross party lines to block Trump’s national emergency

March 15, 2019

12 Republican Senators reached across the aisle to join Democrats in a 59-41 vote to pass a resolution terminating Trump’s national emergency declaration to build a wall along the border with Mexico – but there are not enough votes to override an exp

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: 7 things you need to know

March 19, 2019

The 52-year-old Democratic Senator from New York will hope to stand out by pointing to her liberal Senate voting record and advocacy on women’s issues and for the #MeToo movement.

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Elizabeth Warren Is Running an Ideas-First Campaign. Will It Work?

March 19, 2019

Ms. Warren isn’t leading the polls. She’s not dominating the political conversation. And she’s certainly not collecting the most money. But what’s clear from spending some time with her in the Deep South is that, for better or worse, Ms.

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Joe Biden continues to cast shadow over Democratic 2020 field

March 18, 2019

The Democratic presidential field is getting more crowded. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand officially entered the race Sunday. Other Democratic contenders hit the campaign trail over the weekend.