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Politics
Lawmakers Push Back Against Trump's Moves To Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria
Lawmakers from both parties are pushing new bills sanctioning Turkey after the offensive in Syria against the Kurds. There is strong pushback to the president's moves to withdraw U.S. troops.
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Bolton Was Concerned By Giuliani's Activities In Ukraine, Reports Say
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton reportedly was trying to caution others about Rudy Giuliani's efforts in Ukraine. Giuliani is Trump's personal attorney.
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Politics
Senate Report: Russians Used Social Media Mostly To Target Race In 2016
The Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 elections featured social media messages mostly targeting African-American audiences, according to a new bipartisan Senate report.
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Politics
Kurt Volker Takes Questions As First Witness In The House Impeachment Inquiry
Former Special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker is the first witness being interviewed behind closed doors in the House impeachment inquiry.
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National
Senate Report Reveals NRA Was 'Foreign Asset' To Russia Ahead of 2016
The NRA worked more closely with two Russian agents than previously known, a new Senate report reveals. A Senate Democrat also wonders if the NRA's tax-exempt status might be imperiled.
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NRA Was 'Foreign Asset' To Russia Ahead of 2016, New Senate Report Reveals
Emails and interviews detail the extent to which the National Rifle Association helped two of Moscow's agents ahead of the election, Senate Finance Committee Democrats say.
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Politics
What We Have Learned So Far About The Whistleblower's Complaint
Joseph Maguire, the acting director of National Intelligence, testifies about his handling of a whistleblower's complaint at the center of an of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
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Experts Warn U.S. Should Prepare For Election Interference From China
Social media giants such as Facebook revealed a Chinese government information operation in real time targeting protesters in Hong Kong. There are worries the 2020 U.S. election may also be a target.
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Politics
Trump Softens Support For New Background Check Laws After Call With NRA Head
President Trump is softening his support for new background checks for gun buyers after a phone conversation with the head of the NRA. Although the group is in turmoil, it retains its influence.
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National
Outlook Uncertain On Gun Policy As Trump Signals Openness — With NRA In His Ear
Trump and the White House aren't closing the door to new background checks for gun buyers or other shifts in policy — but it isn't clear how close they'll ever get to Democrats' proposals.