In a chaotic session, Republicans accused the president of crime and corruption, but even their witnesses said the case for impeachment hadn’t been made.
Tag: United States Politics and Government
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As McCarthy Seeks to Shift Shutdown Blame, Border Takes Center Stage
The Republican speaker is working to turn the shutdown fight into a border security battle. Some lawmakers in both parties say they are open to including immigration provisions in an eventual deal.
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Newsom Emerges as Biden’s Top Surrogate But Promotes Himself, Too
Gavin Newsom predictably declared Joe Biden the winner of the second G.O.P. debate. Another big winner? Gavin Newsom.
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With Shutdown Looming, Biden Points to Republican Infighting
The president and his team insist they do not want the government to shut down. But they are also confident that Republicans will receive the blame if it does.
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Trump’s Legal Defense Effort Comes Under Financial Strain
Former President Donald Trump’s team has found lawyers for others caught up in his prosecutions and has paid many of their legal bills. That arrangement may not be sustainable.