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President Trump is the first president to face the voters after being impeached. Of course, when the voters finally have their say in November, they will be weighing not only the impeachment issue but a host of others.

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How Will History Judge Trump's Impeachment? It Won't Just Be Decided On Election Day

1:55pm February 10, 2020

by Ron Elving

If there is a successful second Trump term, his impeachment will shrink into insignificance. If things go the other way, the Senate's vote to acquit him may seem a missed opportunity.

President Trump meets with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (center) and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos at the White House on June 19, 2017. The Pentagon has selected Microsoft for a $10 billion cloud computing contract also sought by Amazon.

Amazon Wants Trump To Testify About Military Contract Awarded To Microsoft

1:05pm February 10, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Amazon accuses the president of interfering in the process over a personal rift with CEO Jeff Bezos. Microsoft won the Pentagon's $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract after months of controversy.

Attorney General William Barr at a news conference on Monday at the Justice Department.

Barr: 'Door Is Open' To Giuliani Tips On Ukraine, Though They'd Be Scrutinized

12:54pm February 10, 2020

The attorney general tried to mollify President Trump and Republicans by suggesting he'd be receptive to a briefing by Rudy Giuliani — but said everything that comes in must be scrubbed well.

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Warren's Presidential Campaign Hopes For Boost From N.H. Primary

11:18am February 10, 2020

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts placed third among Democratic presidential candidates in the Iowa caucuses. Voters in New Hampshire turn out Tuesday for the nation's first primary.

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Hot off the presses: President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2021. The election year proposals are unlikely to gain traction in the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.

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Trump To Again Propose Slashing Foreign Aid In Budget

11:00am February 10, 2020

President Trump is expected to propose steep cuts to foreign aid and other programs in his budget for fiscal year 2021. The blueprint is expected to be declared dead on arrival in Congress.

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Trump's Proposed Budget Is Expected To Include Spending Cuts

8:25am February 10, 2020

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Russell Vought, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, about President Trump's proposed spending plan, and what it might mean for a possible second term.

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U.S. Navy Ponders An Ambitious Fleet Makeover Amid Tight Budget

7:39am February 10, 2020

by Jay Price

Defense spending is expected to rise only slightly in the White House's proposed Fiscal 2021 budget. The Navy considers overhauling its fleet, and aims to have 355 warships.

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Why Immigration Judges Opt To Leave Over Trump Policies

6:24am February 10, 2020

Many federal judges have quit over the Trump administration's stance on immigration and asylum. NPR's Noel King talks to retired judge Charles Honeyman of the Philadelphia Immigration Court.

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Political Spotlight Focuses On New Hampshire Primary

6:24am February 10, 2020

by Scott Detrow

Voters head to the polls in New Hampshire Tuesday for the second Democratic presidential nominating contest. Meanwhile, the candidates have sharpened their criticisms of one another.

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News Brief: Coronavirus, New Hampshire Primary, Academy Awards

6:13am February 10, 2020

Nearly 100 people in China died Sunday of the coronavirus. New Hampshire holds its primary Tuesday. And, a foreign-language film won the Oscar for best picture — the first time that's happened.

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