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Top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine William Taylor (right) and Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs George Kent are sworn in to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

In Impeachment Hearing, Taylor Says Trump Asked About Ukraine 'Investigations'

6:58pm November 13, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The State Department staffer who overheard a newly revealed phone call was then told the president cared more about looking into the Bidens than Ukraine policy, the House committee learned.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump meet with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife, Emine Erdogan, outside the White House on Wednesday.

Trump, Erdogan Have "Frank" Discussion About Syria

5:47pm November 13, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

The U.S. president welcomed the Turkish leader to the White House for talks about Syria and also Turkey's decision to buy a Russian defense system.

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has announced that he is entering the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race, just ahead of the Friday deadline to file for the New Hampshire primary.

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick To Make Late Entry Into 2020 Campaign

5:41pm November 13, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Patrick is joining the Democratic primary field just ahead of the deadline to make the New Hampshire primary ballot. The move highlights worry among moderate Democrats about the current field.

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What Happened During The First Day Of Public Hearings In The Impeachment Inquiry

4:51pm November 13, 2019

A recap and analysis of the first day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

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Trump Meets With Turkish President Erdogan At The White House

4:51pm November 13, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

While Washington was fixated on the first day of televised impeachment hearings, President Trump met with Turkish President Erdogan at the White House, and invited some senators along, as well.

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Democratic Strategist Karen Finney Reacts To Public Hearings In Impeachment Inquiry

4:51pm November 13, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Democratic strategist Karen Finney about the first day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

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Key Officials Involved In Ukraine Detail What They Knew About White House Dealings

4:51pm November 13, 2019

The House impeachment inquiry moved out into the open on Wednesday with the nation hearing directly from key witnesses.

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A Look At The Work Of Daniel Goldman, The Lead Democratic Attorney For Impeachment

4:22pm November 13, 2019

Danya Perry worked with Daniel Goldman as a federal prosecutor in New York. She describes to NPR's Ari Shapiro how he'll fill the role as lead Democratic attorney for the impeachment proceedings.

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Publisher Of Conservative Website 'American Greatness' Reacts To Public Testimony

4:22pm November 13, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chris Buskirk, publisher and editor of American Greatness, and a supporter of President Trump, about the first day of public testimony in the impeachment inquiry.

What Voters Think Of The Impeachment Inquiry So Far

4:22pm November 13, 2019

by Bente Birkeland

As the House's public impeachment hearings start Wednesday, voters' reactions are all over the map. Some say the hearings are vital, others see a social media-driven partisan quest.