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Trump Again Selects Rep. John Ratcliffe to Be Intelligence Chief
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‘Don’t let them take it away!’ Trump congratulates ‘Crazy Bernie’ as Sanders wins big in Nevada
Evoking painful memories, US President Donald Trump has expressed hope his potential Democratic contender won’t be robbed of the nomination this time, as Bernie Sanders is heading for a decisive victory in Nevada caucus.
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One error behind $460 million humiliation
Michael Bloomberg spent hundreds of millions of dollars to get on the debate stage. But there was one thing his money couldn’t buy.
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Trump associate Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison after rollercoaster trial
Case has featured gag orders, colourful testimony, a mass resignation and Twitter rebukes from Trump
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Bloomberg roundly attacked by rivals in fiercest Democratic debate so far
Billionaire’s record on policing and discrimination condemned
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Mike Bloomberg is the clear loser of his first presidential debate after getting dunked on from all sides
Mike Bloomberg faced his first true test as a candidate on Wednesday night's Democratic debate in Nevada.
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Mike Bloomberg adds Capricia Marshall, top Clinton ally, to 2020 campaign
“Hiring Capricia is a very smart move. She’s a big deal.”
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Trump hails Barr for ‘taking charge’ of Roger Stone case as Democrats call for attorney general’s resignation
A Justice Department spokeswoman did not return a request for comment on what exact role Barr has played in Stone’s case.
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Andrew Yang Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign
The 45-year-old entrepreneur was one of the breakout stars of the Democratic primary race, building a following that started largely online but expanded to give him enough donors and polling numbers to qualify for the first six debates.
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Why a young former mayor is surging in US election
Pete Buttigieg has surged towards the top of the pack ahead of New Hampshire's Democratic primary on Tuesday. He's drawing more attention from voters - and more attacks from presidential rivals who view this newcomer to national politics as a serious threat.
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Iowa Democratic Party projects Buttigieg wins most delegates, but Sanders a close 2nd
Warren, Biden and Klobuchar are also projected to receive delegates.
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Trump fires two major impeachment figures -- Alexander Vindman and Gordon Sondland
Alexander Vindman was told his services were no longer required. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/Zuma/Rex/Shutterstock
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At last, Iowa results. So who won and lost?
The Iowa caucuses used to be viewed as messy but endearing. Now they're just a mess. Three days after Democrats across the state gathered to vote for, and haggle over, their preferred presidential nominee, results are in - but the dust still hasn't fully settled.
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President Trump Denounces ‘Terrible Ordeal’ of Impeachment
A day after acquittal, Trump says he, his family and the country were put through an ordeal by ‘dishonest and corrupt people’
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Sen. Mitt Romney will vote to convict Trump, breaking with fellow Republicans
The president is expected to be acquitted by the Senate in a few hours.
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Mitt Romney Will Vote to Convict Trump Ahead of Expected Acquittal
With an expected vote later Wednesday to acquit President Trump in the impeachment vote, Sen. Mitt Romney said he would vote to convict the president on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, breaking from his Republican Party.7862 minutes ago
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Nancy Pelosi rips up copy of State of the Union speech from Trump
Pelosi later called the address "a dirty speech."
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State of the Union: 5 key takeaways
Trump eschewed any direct reference to the months-long impeachment process,
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Iowa Reports No Caucus Winner After ‘Inconsistencies’ Bedevil Count
State party officials will double check all the results by hand after delays and "inconsistencies" in reporting.
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Iowa caucus: Chaos at key vote as results delayed
Results from voting in Iowa, the first round in the contest to pick a Democratic candidate to face President Donald Trump, have been plunged into chaos by apparent technology issues.
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